Providing a Framework for VR Functions in the Customer Journey of B۲B Businesses

  • سال انتشار: 1404
  • محل انتشار: نشریه بین المللی مدیریت ، حسابداری و اقتصاد، دوره: 12، شماره: 3
  • کد COI اختصاصی: JR_IJMAE-12-3_006
  • زبان مقاله: انگلیسی
  • تعداد مشاهده: 72
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نویسندگان

Zahra Nikoosefat Rad

Department of Business Management, Faculty of Management and Economics, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

Pejman Jafary

Department of Business Management, Faculty of Management and Economics, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

Farid Ahmadi

Department of Business Management, Faculty of Management and Economics, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

چکیده

The growing adoption of virtual reality (VR) technology offers substantial opportunities for business-to-business (B۲B) enterprises; however, its functions within the customer journey have not been thoroughly examined. This research aims to develop a comprehensive framework that highlights the application of VR throughout the customer purchasing journey, addressing the gaps and underutilization of this technology in B۲B settings. To accomplish this, a thematic analysis of ۳۷ relevant articles was performed, leading to the identification of six primary functions and ۲۱ subfunctions of VR across different stages of the customer journey. In the pre-purchase stage, VR serves three functions: digital marketing communication, virtual meetings, and product development optimization, alongside nine subfunctions. During the purchase phase, VR functions as a decision support tool. In the post-purchase stage, two functions are identified: training for employees and customers, and optimization of maintenance processes, alongside eleven subfunctions. The findings indicate that VR is particularly effective in the pre-purchase stage, offering valuable implications for researchers, managers, and marketing professionals. By strategically leveraging these identified functions, B۲B enterprises can enhance customer satisfaction and improve overall sales performance.

کلیدواژه ها

B۲B Customer Journey, Systematic literature review, Thematic Analysis, Virtual Reality

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