Amazon

Amazon Business Model Canvas

Key Partners

  • Suppliers and manufacturers
  • Third-party sellers (Marketplace)
  • Logistics partners (e.g., UPS, DHL, local delivery companies)
  • Technology providers (AWS partners, IT vendors)
  • Financial services and payment processors
  • Content providers (studios, music labels, book publishers)
  • Advertising partners and media agencies
  • Affiliate marketers

Key Activities

  • Platform management and marketplace operation
  • Product distribution and fulfillment (Amazon Logistics)
  • Customer service and support
  • Developing technology (AWS, AI, website)
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Content creation and licensing (Amazon Prime Video)
  • Supply chain management

Key Resources

  • Brand and customer trust
  • Fulfillment centers and distribution network
  • Logistics network
  • Website and IT infrastructure
  • Data centers and cloud computing capabilities (AWS)
  • Human resources (developers, logistics staff, etc.)
  • Relationships with third-party sellers and suppliers

Value Propositions

  • One-stop shopping convenience
  • Fast, reliable delivery (Amazon Prime)
  • Competitive pricing
  • Vast product selection
  • User-friendly website and customer experience
  • Prime membership benefits (streaming, shipping, etc.)
  • Cloud services for businesses (AWS)
  • Personalized recommendations

Customer Relationships

  • Automated self-service (website, app)
  • Customer support via call, email, and chat
  • Prime membership for loyal customers
  • Personalization through user data and AI (recommendations)
  • Customer feedback and reviews to build trust

Customer Segments

  • Retail consumers (B2C)
  • Third-party sellers (Marketplace vendors)
  • Small and large businesses (AWS clients)
  • Content consumers (Prime Video, Audible)
  • Developers and IT professionals (AWS customers)

Channels

  • Amazon website and mobile app
  • Amazon Alexa (voice shopping)
  • Affiliate and partner websites
  • Physical locations (Amazon Go, Whole Foods)
  • Advertising channels (social media, TV, etc.)
  • Amazon Prime for subscription services

Cost Structure

  • Fulfillment and logistics costs
  • Technology infrastructure (AWS, data centers)
  • Employee salaries (warehousing, tech, etc.)
  • Marketing and customer acquisition
  • R&D and software development
  • Content licensing and production for Prime Video

Revenue Streams

  • Product sales (retail, third-party sellers)
  • Subscription fees (Amazon Prime, Audible)
  • AWS cloud services
  • Advertising revenue (sponsored products, display ads)
  • Kindle and digital content sales
  • Commissions from third-party sellers (Marketplace fees)