SAMSUNG'S DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM: A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE ON PRODUCT, SERVICE, AND PLATFORM INTEGRATION IN BUILDING CUSTOMER LOYALTY
Keywords:
Digital Ecosystem, Customer Loyalty, Platform Integration
Abstract
This research analyzes Samsung's digital ecosystem through a library research approach to explore product, service, and platform integration in building customer loyalty. Comprehensive analysis indicates that Samsung has implemented a multi-layered architecture integrating hardware, software, and services through AI and IoT technologies. Findings suggest that loyalty formation mechanisms operate through functional, emotional, and behavioral dimensions reinforced by personalization algorithms and network effects. Samsung's differentiation strategy through an open ecosystem approach creates distinctive competitive advantages compared to walled garden competitors. Customer engagement effectiveness manifests in significant correlation between ecosystem adoption depth and retention rates. Strategic implications indicate evolution toward AI-native architecture potentially redefining industry standards. This research contributes to theoretical framework understanding of digital ecosystems and provides practical insights for optimizing customer loyalty strategies in the technology industry.
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Suyanto, S., & Ardhani, H. G. T. A. (2025). The Influence of Customer Satisfaction on Brand Loyalty Trough Brand Love in Samsung Smartphone Users. International Journal of Science, Technology & Management, 6(1), 156–160. https://doi.org/10.46729/ijstm.v6i1.1267
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