Table 3 Result of delphi panel analysis

Dependence on subsidy/profitability

Assess on the basis of the importance of subsidy in the operation, high dependence = 1, low = 5

4

2

4

2

2

Market penetration

Extent to which the pilot has penetrated the potential market, note here this should be assessed on the basis of the independent retail sector, not the whole sector, 1 is minimal, 5 is high

3

1

3

2

3

Scalability

The extent to which the current operation could be scaled up, 1 is little potential, 5 is highly scalable

4

3

4

3

4

Identify a possible business model

Extent to which a possible business model was identified to pursue now or in the future, 1 for low, 5 for high

3

1

4

2

3

Longevity

Extent to which the pilot has the potential to survive beyond the current pilot phase as a commercial enterprise, 1 for low, 5 for high

5

1

4

2

4

Overall average:

3.8

1.6

3.8

2.2

3.2

Ranking:

1

5

1

4

3