Developing a Proposition

Introduction

The BMC is a necessary instrument for business people and business developers to create a business model and to estimate its effectiveness. It gives a clear framework to determine the factors that underpin value, the ability to deliver distinct value, and customer loyalty (Ferranti and Jaluzot, 2020).

Specifically, this report seeks to identify the development and the market proposition of the new product using the Business Model Canvas (BMC). Using the BMC, this report also explains how the product called SmartMop creates value for customers, has a product differentiation factor, and provides a positive customer experience to the target customers.

SmartMopis an innovative cleaning solution designed to meet the needs of modern households and cleaning service providers. It is a self-cleaning mop equipped with smart sensors that detect dirt levels and adjust its cleaning intensity automatically. The hands-free operation and smart technology eliminate the need for manual rinsing, making it an efficient and time-saving tool for consumers.

SmartMop addresses common household cleaning challenges, such as maintaining hygiene and saving time, by providing a convenient and effective solution. The relevance of SmartMop in today’s market is underscored by the growing demand for smart, eco-friendly, and user-friendly cleaning products.

As consumers increasingly seek efficient and automated solutions for household tasks, SmartMop stands out as a product that combines convenience, innovation, and sustainability. This report will utilize the BMC framework to provide a detailed analysis of SmartMop’s value proposition, differentiation in the market, and the enhanced customer experience it offers, illustrating its potential to meet the evolving needs of consumers.

Business Model Canvas

SmartMop’s BMC dedicates the right side of this canvas to highlight customer value and business sustainability factors. The Customer Segments are modern households and cleaning service companies with an emphasis on sanitation and convenience. This segmentation is based on customer pains and gains such as manual cleaning which the customer finds unhygienic and time-consuming.

However, Nassar, Gad and Kortam, (2021) stated that assuming that there is homogeneity within these groups can lead to excluding price-sensitive clients or those averse to change. The Value Proposition is based on the use of smart sensors, self-cleaning, and no-contact operation, which would offer convenience and cleanliness.

These features respond to customers’ needs but could also pose issues of quality or maintenance as highlighted by Wilson et al. (2020) where they advise on warranties and support services to negate risks. Other things remaining constant, distribution channels such as e-commerce, outlets and online marketing indeed increase reach.

However, dependence on online channels may lead to a loss of customer reach in areas with poor internet connection, which Kurdi et al. (2022) stated that channels are key to reaching all customers. SmartMop invests in Customer Relationship by having well-developed support structures, which create rapport and appreciation.

However, Levinter, (2019) argued that the subscription business model for accessories could be challenging since consumers do not like recurring costs. Revenue Streams depend on product volume and one off sales but may be limited by price levels, in aligning with Escamilla, Fransoo and Tang, (2021) that affordability plays a critical role in market access.

Last, while the Cost Structure emphasizes R&D and marketing, these expenditures may become a burden if their benefits cannot be secured by continuously high sales, (Chalkidou et al.,2020).

Value for the Customer

Customer Segments

SmartMop is designed to address the needs of two primary customer segments: households of the present generation and cleaning services. In these groups, the product specifically focuses on two major groups namely; the time-starved consumers and the social-benefit motivated consumers. These segments were selected due to the specific difficulties they encounter, which would make the SmartMop’s functions particularly valuable.

There will always be time constraints, and the modern families, such as working class and families, are no exception (Willmott and Young, 2023). Managing work, family, and household chores is challenging, especially with tasks such as cleaning as these are considered to be time-consuming and tiring (Sultana, 2021).

Further, Salam et al. (2023) evaluated that in this category, people who are concerned about germs or have health issues, like allergies to dust and other particulate matter, are interested in effective cleaning products but want to be sure they are killing all the germs. Likewise, Lütge, (2019) stated that the cleaning service providers also compete within a cut-throat and efficiency-oriented industry.

To these professionals, this involves cost of labor together with time spent on each cleaning task as a cost driver. They also need tools that facilitate hygienic solutions with less work load to their employees (Raimi etal., 2021). As such, SmartMop services a large base of consumers with significant demand that is still unserved in the market, which will benefit customers who are willing to pay for convenience and cleanliness.

Value Proposition

SmartMop value proposition is that it helps to mitigate customer pains, improve customer gains, and is relevant to their JTBD. This alignment helps manufacturers guarantee that what they are producing meets the fundamental needs of its target market. As SmartMop eliminates the issues that are arising from the manual cleaning, it brings benefits that helps in enhancing the cleaning experience.

The first customer pain is the fact that most of the conventional mops are time-consuming in the process of rinsing and wringing by hand. These processes not only take a lot of time but also serve to introduce users to unhygienic usage of water as it is common for traditional processes to use dirty water (Pichel, Vivar and Fuentes, 2019). However, SmartMop can eliminate this through its self-cleaning feature where the mop head is washed and cleaned while in use.

It guarantees that users meet the aspects of cleaning without requiring physical strain thus making the process convenient and hygienically inclined (Moerman, Kastelein and Rugh, 2023). Furthermore, the smart sensors in SmartMop offer an enhancement to another common pain of inefficiency found in cleaning. These sensors measure the amount of dirt on the floor and adapts the cleaning power to provide the best results without overdoing the task.

This capability makes cleaning easy and effective for the users by providing the needed speed as well as the effectiveness of the cleanings (Khanna and Srivastava, 2022).

From the point of view of the gains, SmartMop has numerous benefits for customers. People with busy schedules will benefit from the non-handling nature of the product and the intelligent self-cleaning process. This is ideal for what they are in search of; effectiveness and ease (FitzGerald et al., 2019).

On the other hand, Kamboj, Matharu and Shukla, (2024) stated that hygiene-conscious customers get a sense of comfort from the fact that the product will keep their environment clean. The cross-contamination is excluded due to the automated rinsing, and the dirt-level detection system makes sure that even obscure stains will be cleaned.

In addition, SmartMop fits in the key jobs customers require to undertake as presented below. In households the main function is to provide cleanliness and hygiene of the living space with relative ease. With the help of its sophisticated technology and graphic interface, SmartMop helps the users achieve this.

Cleaning service providers’ task is to clean spaces effectively with total emphasis on the quality of cleaning services (Vos et al., 2019). To this end, SmartMop helps achieve this goal by increasing staff efficiency and decreasing the physical demands of mopping floors. By aligning its features to these specific jobs, SmartMop is presented as a product that not only responds to customer requirements, but is also capable of over fulfilling them.

Figure 2 Value Proposition Canvas

Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

The Unique Selling Proposition (USP) of SmartMop is the availability of enhanced features such as self-cleaning function and smart sensors, which differentiates it from other cleaning equipment. Thus, by aiming at the effective and convenient consumer experience, SmartMop meets the unserved demand.

According to Farida and Setiawan, (2022) products which have achieved competitive differentiation through the ability to innovate have a better market standing. SmartMop is an outstanding example of a strategy that implies more functionality than any of its counterparts, covering a significant market need and outcompeting rivals with a focus on both technology and the customer.

Figure 3Unique Selling Proposition

Product Differentiation

SmartMop distinguishes itself through three groundbreaking technological advancements; Smart sensing technology, self-cleaning capability, and contactless functioning, all of which target the constant issues of conventional cleaning instruments (Zou et al.,2024). The main idea of the smart appliance is the smart sensors that indicate the dirtiness of different surfaces and tune the cleaning power accordingly.

This removes the problems of manual cleaning where user discretion results in poor and time-consuming work. However, Liu et al. (2023) stated that traditional mops only depend on the effort of the user and do not incorporate any technological optimisation of the various tasks that need to be accomplished. The most distinguishing feature of SmartMop is the self-cleaning feature that washes the mop head and makes sure that only clean water is used.

This feature is very important for the cleanliness-oriented users, a group that may be unsatisfied with the contamination hazards of the conventional mops (Chen et al., 2021). Finally, the hands-free operation is one of the most outstanding features as it saves time through automation of activities like wringing and rinsing. As Ross, (2023) stated that disruption is the solution to ignored problems in mundane tools, so SmartMop’s completely self-contained process sets a new and revolutionary standard.

Competitive Edge

SmartMop has the competitive advantage of meeting all the shortcomings of the conventional mop product in the market. Traditional mops are cheap yet ineffective to meet today’s customers’ standards of convenience and cleanliness. Current top-end models include spin mops or robotic vacuum-mop hybrids and they also have some drawbacks (Ritzer and Miles, 2019).

For example, some of the spin mops need manual wringing, which is also unworthy exposing its users to filthy water. Robotic cleaners and are adequate in dry vacuuming but lack the required capabilities in wet cleaning tasks and do not guarantee specific dirt removal (Butaney et al., 2024). SmartMop eliminates these gaps by incorporating the feature of manual cleaning with the features of state-of-art robotic features.

Its dirt-detection sensors allow it to clean specific areas, unlike other robotic cleaners that clean uniformly despite the level of dirt. In addition, Kulkarni, Koujalagi and Kulkarni, (2023) reported that its self-cleaning system resolves the hygiene issues which are not solved by the spin mops or reusable cloth mops. In this way, SmartMop provides a cleaning market with efficiency, hygiene, and convenience while offering itself as the better choice.

Such outcomes can be attained without direct contact with dirty water and without physical activity that is a major benefit that a traditional or hybrid product cannot duplicate.

Distinctive Features

The use of SmartMop with features such as dirt-level detection, automated rinsing, and a hands-free operation offers a revolutionary approach to cleaning. Unlike traditional counterparts, all these features are in harmony to address the needs of the users of this application (Ventä-Olkkonen,  Iivari and Lanamäki, 2019).

The dirt-level detection, enhanced by sophisticated sensors, directs cleanings where they are needed most, which is efficient management of time, water and energy hence sustainability goals. It eliminates cross contamination and raises washing standards through the ability to achieve a cleaner mop head (Ezzatpanah et al., 2022). In addition, Iancu and Iancu, (2020) stated that operation without hands increases usability and availability of the product and is most suitable for the elderly or for people with restricted mobility.

Robert et al. (2019) argue that a product that attains user-centered innovation has a competitive advantage, which applies to SmartMop for being inclusive and efficient. Furthermore, Rant, (2021) stress that businesses should focus on unarticulated needs, including time and cleanliness associated with the tools for cleaning. Consumers’ behavior research also supports the proposition that labor-saving, germ preventing products occupy high demand in the contemporary home-care market.

Market Position

Several factors contribute to SmartMop’s strong market presence; it meets existing market needs and adapts to current trends within the cleaning solutions sector. Growing trends in smart home systems have fostered the use of automatic cleaning equipment, but robotic cleaners are poor at wet cleaning. SmartMop thus covers the gap between precision cleaning and the automation of cleaning robots.

Varadarajan, (2020) argue that noticing gaps in the market and ensuring that offered products meet the growing consumer needs is crucial in achieving long term competitive advantage, which SmartMop has illustrated. To fix the problems of time use and cleanliness for residential users, SmartMop utilizes absence of hands operation and automatically rinses itself, whereas for commercial users it increases effectiveness and decreases expenses on manpower.

Concurring, Guo et al. (2019) argue that disruptive innovations penetrate two markets and SmartMop successfully fulfils this condition. Also, this product’s chic look and minimalist design contribute to its marketability for consumers concerned with the environment, as stated by Iannuzzi, (2024) when noting that the contemporary market is drawn to green products. Lastly, the concept of Premium Pricing where SmartMop offers to charge more for its product is supported by theories of consumer behavior which indicates that people are willing to pay more for innovation which has more tangible utility than the existing product.

This makes SmartMop to appear both practical and trendy.

Positive Customer Experience

According to Bleier, Harmeling and Palmatier, (2019) creating a positive customer experience is central to the success of any product. From the initial purchase to daily use, the product is designed to exceed customer expectations by addressing their pains and enhancing their gains. This section outlines the customer journey, highlights how SmartMop’s innovative features enhance satisfaction, and explains feedback mechanisms to continually improve the experience.

Customer Journey Mapping

The customer journey begins when customers encounter SmartMop, either through an online advertisement, a retail store, or a recommendation. This is followed by purchase, setup, usage, and post-purchase support. Each touchpoint is optimized to deliver value and foster loyalty.

Enhancing Customer Experience

According to McColl-Kennedy et al. (2019) it also improves the customer experience by solving typical problems and providing real value with the help of great novelties. Its self-cleaning feature will not require any manual washing, which is time-consuming and may involve handling dirty water. This feature enhances the ease with which cleaning is done and is supported by Latthe et al. (2019) who assert that consumer today appreciate products that promote hygiene.

The smart sensors, another feature that defines the functionality of the cleaner, regulate the duty cycle according to both the surface type and degree of soiling. Such precision not only eliminates wastage of effort but also targets busy households making a ground for proposition of value co-creation where a product fits a particular consumer need perfectly (Heikkilä, 2020).

The lack of hand contact with water is also advantageous since it eliminates much strain and tedium inherent in wringing and rinsing the major draw for elderly users or those with mobility impairments. According to Chan et al. (2019) stated that cater for different user needs result into product disruption, which is apparent in SmartMop.

Also, the compact and lightweight unit is easy to store away, which fulfills the needs of modern urban dwelling. Kotler, Kartajaya and Setiawan, (2019) argue that the modern consumer looks for products that are not only functional but also sensible, an aspect well incorporated by SmartMop. SmartMop aligns the pains and gains, for example, while it relieves the pain of having to clean manually, it offers the gain of clean and efficient spaces.

Feedback and Adaptation

To achieve a positive customer experience, feedback and adaptations are crucial, and, in relation to SmartMop, it can be stated that this company pays much attention to these points. Consumers are urged to self-report their experiences in various ways, including online questionnaires, applications, and social networks.

Follow-up emails after purchase make users rate their satisfaction, point out difficulties, and make suggestions. Mahmood and Haider, (2020) posited that such two-way communication between the customers and the organisation helps to build trust and thus brand advocacy. Also, the SmartMop app has a troubleshooting and feedback section for it to be easy for the users to express their needs.

As Chatterjee et al. (2022) noted, firms that use feedback to address the pain of users are able to maintain the competitive position and this has also been evident in the case of SmartMop. SmartMop serves customers through a helpline and live chat available for 24/7, which helps to resolve existing issues quickly.

According to Yu et al. (2019) such service dominated logic co-create value through real-time concern solving. Improvements are also informed by feedback analysis; for example, if difficulties are encountered with assembly, instructions are changed, and durability issues prompt design changes.

Besides, SmartMop encourages its users to participate in the online discussion to maintain customer loyalty and understand the utilisation of products. According to Yang and Han, (2021) such interactions help encourage innovation and keep products relevant to the customer. SmartMop’s strong feedback system hence underlines enhanced plans and excellent clients’ satisfaction as its goals.

Conclusion

SmartMop provides great value since it solves all the major cleaning issues known to contemporary families and commercial cleaning services. The pains include lack of manual cleaning effort and unhygienic practices while the gains include, time efficiency, self-cleaning mechanism, smart sensors, and hands-off operation.

The current value proposition for the product is the general product differentiation through the technological advancement of the product and the explicit focus on the user, thereby providing a competitive advantage against traditional and hybrid competitors in the cleaning market.

SmartMop also focuses on making every interaction customer have with the company a pleasant one, right from the point of sale to use and after-sale support. Feedback and community management mechanisms enable the constant evolution and orientation to customers’ requirements.

By integrating all of these features that are customer oriented and the well-established position on the market, SmartMop can become the disruptive technology which has the potential to transform cleaning industry and attract vast number of clients from both residential and commercial segments.

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