Article
Business
Dragana Radicic, Sasa Petkovic
Summary: This study examines the effects of digitalization on technological innovations in German SMEs, focusing on three forms of digitalization: production and logistics digitalization, digital value chains, and big data analytics. Using the MIP dataset, a binary probit model is employed to test the innovation effects of digitalization in micro, small, and medium-sized SMEs. The findings show that the impact of digitalization on innovation activities varies among SMEs and is influenced by the form of digitalization and type of innovation. The study also reveals a moderating effect of internal R&D activities on the innovation effects of digitalization.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Margarida Rodrigues, Mario Franco
Summary: Facing global climate change, transitioning to a green economy is crucial. This study focused on how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engage in green innovation activities. Through qualitative case study approach and interviews with three SME owners/managers, it was found that green innovation is a concern for managers, but its implementation is challenging. Two of the SMEs only implemented waste recycling measures, indicating a need for a more comprehensive shift towards a green and sustainable business model. The urgency for SMEs to adopt sustainable practices and understand the importance of green innovation is highlighted.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Oluwaseun Niyi Anifowose, Matina Ghasemi, Banji Rildwan Olaleye
Summary: This study investigates the mediating role of innovation speed in the relationship between total quality management and small and medium-sized enterprise performance, finding that innovation speed has a substantial influence on this relationship. Furthermore, the study expands the understanding of innovation and presents the five basic dimensions of total quality management.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Juan Manuel Bucheli-Calvache, Alexander Zuniga-Collazos, Fabian Osorio-Tinoco, Maria de los Angeles Cervantes-Rosas
Summary: Eco-innovation is vital for companies to maintain competitiveness in a greening market and for achieving sustainable development. However, there is conceptual diversity in analyzing eco-innovation due to different theoretical perspectives. This research aims to establish an integrated concept of eco-innovation for its application in SMEs, based on accepted elements in scientific literature.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lijie Du, Asif Razzaq, Muhammad Waqas
Summary: Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, and this research sheds light on its long-term effects on small businesses globally. The study finds that COVID-19 has significantly negative effects on profitability, operations, economy, and access to finance for SMEs. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of external funding in enabling SMEs to succeed through technological innovation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Shoaib Maqsood, Yan Zhou, Xintong Lin, Shuai Huang, Ihsan Jamil, Khurram Shahzad
Summary: This research evaluates the factors affecting the intention of CEOs and managers in manufacturing SMEs in Pakistan to adopt green supply chain management (GSCM) and clean innovation technology (CIT) practices. The study identifies key determinants influencing the adoption of GSCM practices and reveals that environmental, government, organization, suppliers, market, and operational factors significantly influence the intention to adopt GSCM and positively impact sustainable production. The study also analyzes CIT as a moderator between various factors and finds that it can boost enterprise production and consumption.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Economics
Huma Sikandar, Umar Haiyat Abdul Kohar, Grigorie Sanda, Asma Salman, Teodor Cilan, Malik Shahzad Shabbir, Carlos Samuel Ramos-Meza
Summary: In recent years, there has been a significant increase in interest in eco-innovation among SMEs. This study conducted a systematic literature review using data from the Scopus database to gain a better understanding of recent advances in academic research and practical organizational efforts. The findings provide crucial information for advancing the research agenda in the field of eco-innovation.
JOURNAL OF THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Swee Kuik, Akhil Kumar, Li Diong, Joowon Ban
Summary: This study examines the key influences on the transition to CBM and proposes a conceptual framework for a transition plan based on innovative business models. A case example from the manufacturing industry is presented. The framework aims to promote sustainable business practices and provide guidance for SMEs in transitioning to CBMs.
Article
Business
Aqueeb Sohail Shaik, Safiya Alshibani, Girish Jain, Bhumika Gupta, Ankit Mehrotra
Summary: This study investigates the enhancement of technological and strategic enablers for carbon-neutral businesses through artificial intelligence-driven business model innovation. The findings affirm the significant positive relationships between AI-driven business model innovation and technological and strategic enablers for carbon-neutral businesses. The study highlights the critical role of strategic enablers in driving the transition towards carbon neutrality.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Simone Franzo, Nicola Doppio, Angelo Natalicchio, Federico Frattini, Luca Mion
Summary: Companies are adopting 'open' search processes for accessing external knowledge. This can be challenging for SMEs due to limited resources. Innovation intermediaries can assist in reducing costs and uncertainty by designing innovation contests tailored to SMEs, as demonstrated in this study. The findings contribute to understanding knowledge search processes, enhancing the role of intermediaries, and defining effective open innovation policies for SMEs.
Article
Business
Zichao Zhao, Dexuan Li, Wensheng Dai
Summary: This work aims to improve the accuracy of financial crisis early warnings for SMEs by analyzing their development characteristics, crises they face, and a financial crisis early warning system. It utilizes statistical methods and machine learning algorithms to develop a corporate financial crisis management and early warning system. The system is able to analyze nonlinear and difficult-to-explain problems and provides more practical and accurate predictions compared to traditional models.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Business
Rosalia Castellano, Gennaro Punzo, Giuseppe Scandurra, Antonio Thomas
Summary: This study proposes an interpretative framework and validates it on a sample of SMEs, finding that their choices are influenced by cultural elements and the prospect of economic advantages, while also paying attention to stakeholder solicitations. The results have policy implications for executives and insiders.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Iwan Inrawan Wiratmadja, Werda Bagus Profityo, Augustina Asih Rumanti
Summary: The development of the broiler poultry industry has been driven by increasing public demand, but facing price challenges and fierce competition in recent years. Innovation ambidexterity, the ability to manage exploration and exploitation simultaneously to improve firm performance, is influenced positively by technological capability and owner-manager characteristics.
Article
Business
Jaroslav Belas, Gentjan Cera, Jan Dvorsky, Martin Cepel
Summary: The article evaluates the impact of CSR indicators on the sustainability of SMEs in Central European countries, finding that knowledge of the CSR concept and its application in business is the most important indicator with a positive impact on each factor of SMEs' sustainability. Linear regression analysis was used with a sample size of 1,585 SMEs based on questionnaire responses.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Pablo Morales, Meindert Flikkema, Carolina Castaldi, Ard-Pieter de Man
Summary: Appropriation mechanisms play an important role in sustainable innovation, but there are limitations and contradictions. Dutch small and medium-sized enterprises use informal appropriation mechanisms in sustainable innovation, which are positively associated with commercial success.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
