Relationship in productionRelationship in consumptionEcosystem complexity
GenericGenericIndependent production. Joint consumption yields higher utility, but cross-ecosystem complements also add value.
UniqueGenericCoordinated production or standardized modular system required. Joint consumption yields higher utility, but cross-ecosystem complements also add value.
SupermodularGenericProduction interdependencies improve quality, availability, and cost. Joint consumption yields higher utility, but cross-ecosystem complements also add value.
GenericUniqueIndependent production with open standard adherence. Joint consumption yields higher utility than separate consumption.
UniqueUniqueCoordinated production improves quality, availability, and cost. Joint consumption yields higher utility than separate consumption.
SupermodularUniqueProduction interdependencies improve quality, availability, and cost. Joint consumption yields higher utility than separate consumption.
GenericSupermodularIndependent production but scale effects improve quality, availability, and cost. Joint consumption has increasing returns.
UniqueSupermodularCoordinated production improves quality, availability, and cost. Joint consumption has increasing returns.
SupermodularSupermodularProduction interdependencies improve quality, availability, and cost. Joint consumption has increasing returns.