Ecosystem strategy

Cooperation/Industry Matrix

A matrix to map existing partnerships, cooperations and suppliers by focus or diversification and by industry.

When to use it

To find out which capabilities, data, access or technology already exist in the partner network.

How to start

1. List all cooperations, supplier relationships and partnerships.
2. Place them on the matrix from focus to diversification, own industry to cross-industry.
3. Check which partners could contribute to the new ecosystem.

The book explains the tool step by step, with examples from ecosystems in Europe, China and the US.