An Intro to ANE Logistics and Franchised Physical Networks (110)

This week’s podcast is about ANE Logistics, which is a compelling business model for digitizing and consolidating less than truckload logistics in China.You can listen to this podcast here or at iTunes and Google Podcasts.Here is my new book (released December 1):Moats and Marathons (Part 1): How to Build and Measure Competitive Advantage in Digital Businesses Kindle EditionMy questions for ANE Logistics:Does a franchised logistics network with digital connectivity lower the barrier to entry?What happens when the volume is greater a network with the same number of nodes and linkages as another?What happens when the geographic density is increased? More nodes and / or more linkages.---------Related articles:Podcast 26: Is Baidu the New AT&T? The Basics of Physical vs. Virtual Networks.Will JD Logistics Become a New Type of Ecosystem? (Asia Tech Strategy – Podcast 71)From the Concept Library, concepts for this article are:Networks vs. Platforms vs. Network EffectsFranchised NetworksLogisticsFrom the Company Library, companies for this article are:ANE Logistics-———-I write and speak about digital competition and China / Asia’s leading tech companies.I also run Tech Strategy, a podcast and subscription newsletter on the strategies of China / Asia tech companies.This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show