Evolution of the E-Commerce Ecosystem and Its Impact on Business Models
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Dr. Anthony Samson
Associate Professor of Commerce, Government First Grade College, Gundlupete – 571111 (IN)
Article Information
DOI: 10.51583/IJLTEMAS.2026.150100027
Subject Category: Commerce
Volume/Issue: 15/1 | Page No: 338-341
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Submitted: 2026-01-27
Published: 2026-01-27
Abstract
The digital transformation of commerce has reshaped e-commerce from a transaction-oriented channel into a complex, platform-mediated ecosystem involving multiple interdependent actors. This study positions itself as a conceptual and narrative review that critically examines the evolution of the e-commerce ecosystem and its implications for contemporary business models. Drawing on recent peer-reviewed literature, policy reports, and conceptual frameworks, the paper analyses how platform governance, ecosystem power asymmetries, data control, and network effects influence value creation and strategic decision-making. The review highlights a structural transition from linear value chains to ecosystem-based business models while critically addressing risks related to platform dominance, strategic dependency, and long-term sustainability. The study contributes theoretically by integrating ecosystem and platform perspectives into business model analysis and offers informed implications for firms and policymakers.
Keywords
E-commerce ecosystem, digital platforms, platform governance, business model innovation, digital ecosystems
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