A Study on Group Buying of O2O Mode Using Generalized Stochastic Petri Nets

Abstract

Most of current research on online-to-offline mode use qualitative methods. Although researches based on the users' perspective about online buying are very rich, these findings are not entirely applicable for this new e-commerce model. Based on the previous studies, this paper proposes a Group Buying (paid in advance) of online-to-offline mode model using Generalized Stochastic Petri Nets. Time efficiency and performance analysis of the model have been conducted. Some novel conclusions have been found, and feasible suggestions has also been proposed for site operators and store sellers.