Service Delivery Pattern

A Service Delivery Pattern is a service system pattern that enables service providers to create service value for service consumers (through service interaction and value exchange processes).

• AKA: Service Provision Pattern, Service Exchange Pattern, Service Implementation Pattern.
• Context:
  • It can establish Service Framework through delivery process definition.
  • It can enable Value Creation through service interaction mechanisms.
  • It can maintain Service Quality through delivery standards.
  • It can support Service Exchange through provider-consumer interactions.
  • It can facilitate Value Transfer through service channels.
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  • It can often require Service Infrastructure through delivery platforms.
  • It can often involve Service Interface through interaction points.
  • It can often need Service Protocols through delivery procedures.
  • It can often include Service Monitoring through quality controls.
  • It can often maintain Service Standards through quality assurance.
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  • It can range from being a Simple Service Delivery Pattern to being a Complex Service Delivery Pattern, depending on its service complexity.
  • It can range from being a Direct Service Delivery to being an Indirect Service Delivery, depending on its delivery channel.
  • It can range from being a Standard Service Pattern to being a Customized Service Pattern, depending on its service flexibility.
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  • It can integrate with Service Technology through delivery platforms.
  • It can connect with Service Management through delivery controls.
  • It can interact with Service Innovation through delivery improvements.
  • It can support Service Evolution through delivery adaptations.
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• Examples:
  • Service Domain Delivery Patterns, such as:
    • Professional Service Deliverys, such as:
      • Legal Service Delivery Pattern providing legal assistance.
      • Medical Service Delivery Pattern offering healthcare provision.
    • Technical Service Delivery Patterns, such as:
      • Software Service Implementation enabling digital solutions.
      • Engineering Service Delivery Pattern providing technical solutions.
  • Delivery Channel Types, such as:
    • Direct Service Channels, such as:
      • In-Person Service Delivery Pattern enabling face-to-face interaction.
      • Physical Location Service Delivery Pattern providing on-site delivery.
    • Digital Service Channel Delivery Patterns, such as:
      • Online Platform Service Delivery Pattern enabling remote access.
      • Mobile Service Delivery Pattern providing portable access.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Product Delivery Pattern, which transfers physical goods rather than services.
  • Resource Distribution Pattern, which allocates resources rather than delivers services.
  • Information Sharing Pattern, which exchanges data rather than provides services.
  • Asset Transfer Pattern, which moves assets rather than creates service value.
• See: Service System Pattern, Value Creation Pattern, Service Management Pattern, Service Quality Pattern, Service Innovation Pattern.

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