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Abstract
With a burgeoning market and a multitude of on-demand food delivery (OFD) platforms offering diverse options, comprehending the reasons that drive consumers to switch between platforms is paramount. The push-pull-mooring (PPM) theory provides a comprehensive framework for assessing why and how consumers navigate, guiding strategic decisions for service providers seeking to optimize their offerings and retain their customer base. This research employs the PPM theory to rigorously analyze how these elements influence consumers’ intentions to switch between OFD platforms in Taiwan. Findings from a comprehensive survey of 441 OFD users reveal that both pull and mooring factors exert a significant influence on consumers’ inclination to switch platforms, collectively explaining about 42% of the switching intention. Recognizing these critical factors empowers managers to make judicious decisions aimed at enhancing platform offerings and refining marketing strategies, ultimately fortifying customer retention and bolstering satisfaction levels.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research (JTAER) has been created to allow researchers, academicians and other professionals an agile and flexible channel of communication in which to share and debate new ideas and emerging technologies concerned with this rapidly evolving field. Business practices, social, cultural and legal concerns, personal privacy and security, communications technologies, mobile connectivity are among the important elements of electronic commerce and are becoming ever more relevant in everyday life. JTAER will assist in extending and improving the use of electronic commerce for the benefit of our society.