Amazon Whisperer
- For my business concept, my revenue drivers (different ways you make money) would be the payment for the construction of a parking garage, and the profits that come from people paying to park inside of it. The revenue for such a project is high because the maintenance for this infrastructure is low.
- The type of product that I would offer next to customers would be the now popular technology of parking space indicators. Such technology, now at mall and theme park parking garages uses overhead sensors and cameras to identify open spaces for drivers. The system also includes large, overhead, electric signs that tell how many spaces are currently open on each level of the garage. It also has lights above each parking space illuminated in red or green so drivers can tell from a distance whether a spot is occupied or not.
- This system could improve my existing product/service of a parking garage because it makes the process easier for the end user (the driver). Finding a parking space will also become much faster because people will know exactly where spaces are available and where they are not.
- Such a product is not sold on Amazon, but rather through large businesses in the field.



- I would not make any design or usability changes to the product. I think the formation of it is perfect, efficient, and effective for large parking garages.
- I think this parking system would make a great addition to my original product/service of a parking garage because it makes the whole experience much easier and faster for drivers.
Good morning Nicole! Parking garages make me claustrophobic but that doesn't make it a bad idea lol. When I go to the one at the airport in Jacksonville they have these sensors and they are a big help. But you still have to drive around and find the green lights. I wonder if they make an app or something else that could lead you to an open spot without any searching? I don't know, just a thought to add value to your parking garage idea. Good luck in the rest of class! http://rustywinter.com/week-11-amazon-whisperer/
ReplyDeleteNicole,
ReplyDeleteI would first like to compliment your style of thinking with the parking garage concept -- “the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.” - Steve Jobs. While I understand the overall concept of your business, what's to stop an entering competitor with enough financial capital to steal your idea? Nonetheless, I ultimately think this idea will save us time and make us more efficient in the long run as opposed to aimlessly cruising around lots.
I wish you the best with your business and the remainder of the class. I have attached the link to my blog and would appreciate your constructive feedback as well.
http://dipaoloent.blogspot.com/2016/03/amazon-whisperer.html
Best,
Louis DiPaolo Jr