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Given the exponentially growing rate of technological innovations, changing landscape of market competition, and evolving sources of competitive advantages, the current commentary – on the foundations of resource-based research streams and resource-advantage (R-A) theory of competition – aims to facilitate the scholarly dialogue on pursuing competitive advantages in the interactive digital marketplace. We position our commentary within the broader body of research to refine the current understanding of the relationships among resources, capabilities, and performance in the interactive digital marketplace. This assessment uncovered five research directions that we posit will shape the future of resource-based research addressing competitive advantages in the interactive digital marketplace. We close with a corresponding research agenda to guide scholars across disciplines looking to extend our understanding of organisational competitive advantage for the years to come. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Since the reunification of Germany and East Germany, the increasingly prominent regional economic development imbalance has become a bottleneck limiting Germany's economic development and social equity, and scholars of economic geography have been analyzing the regional economic development problems in Germany to summarize the experiences and lessons of coordinated regional development. This paper focuses on the evolution of the regional economic pattern in Germany from 2000 to 2020. Based on the data of GDP per capita, the spatial distribution and regional pattern are summarised at the federal-länder-county (city) level, and the spatial error model (SEM) is used to further analyse the drivers of the evolution of the regional economic pattern in Germany. The spatial error model (SEM) was used to further analyse the drivers of the evolution of regional development patterns in Germany. The results of the study show that: (1) Germany's regional economic pattern shows a spatial distribution pattern of "high in the west and low in the east, high in the south and low in the north", and the high GDP per capita areas are mostly located in the metropolitan cores. (2) The gap between the former East Germany and the former West Germany is gradually narrowing, andregional economic differences in the north-south direction of Germany still exist. (3) There are significant scale differences and regional heterogeneity in the driving factors of regional economic development in Germany. The regional economic pattern and its evolution in Germany can provide references for the future of China's regional development. China should attach importance to the construction of scientific and technological innovation capabilities in the Midwest, and manufacturing industry matters a lot to cultivate competitive advantages of the region. The paper can provide useful perspectives for a better understanding of development and experience of Germany. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly changed military applications, creating new competitive advantages and shifting the global balance of power. This article examines NATO’s AI strategy and the associated interoperability challenges, with a particular focus on Turkey. NATO’s AI strategy seeks to enhance interoperability among its member states by fostering the integration of AI technologies into military capabilities. However, achieving this goal is complicated by the varying levels of AI technological advancement, divergent national AI-military strategies and differing geopolitical considerations among member countries. Using Turkey as a case study, this paper explores how the rapid development of AI-based military drones contributes to Turkey’s strategic autonomy and enhances regime resilience while also highlighting certain interoperability considerations within NATO. The analysis underlines the need for a cohesive approach to AI integration that addresses these disparities to maintain NATO’s collective defence capabilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Airports have become important business centres today. In this respect, airports not only provide airline transport services but also incorporate many different business models and witness intense competition. In order to provide competitive advantage, businesses attach importance to the uniqueness of the airport experience they offer to passengers. In this context, the most utilised factor is technology. One of the reasons why airports are highly sensitive to technology is their aim to provide competitive advantage. The ability of businesses to gain maximum benefit from the technology offered varies according to the level of passengers' adoption and acceptance of technology. In this context, passengers' technological resistance plays a decisive role. This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the existing literature on airport experience and technological resistance, providing insights into the trends and direction of the field. In this process, R-based Bibliometrix software was used to analyse 6,188 studies indexed in the Web of Science (WoS) database between 1981 and 2024. The findings of the research indicate that the Efsa Journal stands out in terms of publication performance within this literature. Furthermore, researchers from the United States have made the most significant contributions to this field. Additionally, there appears to be a relatively higher concentration of studies focusing on technological resistance in the realms of health and genetics. The research themes (technological change, technological properties, technological advances, mechanical properties, etc.) that emerged through the scientific mapping technique are expected to guide the researchers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigates the influence of ascribed and achieved political connections on corporate strategies of incremental versus radical innovation. The corporate political strategy literature maintains that while politically connected firms have access to resources controlled by the government, they also have an obligation to reciprocate for this access by fulfilling government expectations. We integrate an institutional perspective with the political strategy literature to develop the argument that ascribed political connections enhance incremental innovation because firms with these connections will tend to innovate just enough to meet government expectations. In contrast, firms with achieved political connections will tend to prefer radical innovation because these innovations help them to maintain their relationships with the government and expand their competitive advantage in the market. Furthermore, we propose that these effects depend on firms' innovation orientation, captured by the firms' technological capability, industry characteristics, and the innovation context of their geographical region. Our predictions are largely supported by analysis of a panel dataset of privately controlled, publicly listed Chinese firms during the period 2008 to 2018. Our findings reveal that the positive effect of ascribed political connections on incremental innovation is less salient when a firm has stronger technological capability, or when a firm operates in a high‐tech industry or a region with a strong innovative climate. Conversely, the positive influence of achieved political connections on radical innovation is stronger when a firm has stronger technological capability, or when a firm competes in a high‐tech industry or is located in a region with a strong innovative climate. We also discuss the important implications for firms and the government. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In a dynamic and quickly changing world, digital innovation and transformation can help enhancing organizational efficiency and have competitive advantage. In addition, the digital innovation and transformation can facilitate the development of a growth‐oriented culture of workforce. Therefore, this study aims at developing the digital innovation and transformation capabilities at large organization. The study uses a four‐layered process for driving the digital innovation and transformation in the case organization. The study positions the digital innovation and transformation mechanism through the lens of the dynamic capability view and institutional theories. The findings indicate the emergence of digital champions as change agents, a digital council as a monitoring channel, a digital core team as technological enablers and reverse mentoring as an innovative cultural dimension of change facilitating dynamic capabilities of the organization. In terms of institutional pressures, coercive and mimetic pressures emerged as major contributors to the advancement of the digital skill set and digital mindset of the experienced workforce especially, supported by Hofstede's cultural dimensions. Study further delineates the insights for practice, theory and policy. To this end, the study showcases the future scope of work at the case company, since it is an ongoing project on digital innovation and transformation to make organization and related infrastructure resilient, digital and innovative. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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With growing public concerns about ecological issues, it has been increasingly critical for corporations to enhance their green competitive advantages. Utilizing a natural‐resource‐based view of firm and human resource management (HRM) perspective, we propose that green HRM (GHRM) promotes firms' green competitive advantages by facilitating two kinds of green innovation (i.e., green product/process innovation). Via a two‐wave survey study of chief human resources officers (CHOs) and chief financial officers (CFOs) from 69 companies in China, we find support that GHRM positively links to green product and process innovations, each of which will, in turn, have a positive correlation with a green competitive advantage. Moreover, an indirectly positive linkage between GHRM and green competitive advantage via two types of green innovation is also proved. Our study expands current research by demonstrating a positive effect of GHRM in building green competitive advantage and by revealing two parallel mechanisms of such effect. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The pursuit of net‐zero economy goals and government emphasis on sustainable performance has compelled numerous firms to focus on sustainable production through the adoption of net‐zero economy‐based green innovation. The digital transformation of manufacturing systems and supply chains, supported by the utilization of big data and the adoption of net‐zero economy‐oriented lean practices in the presence of net‐zero economy‐based green practices, can converge to enhance net‐zero economy‐based green innovation in manufacturing firms. This convergence leads to an improvement in green competitive advantage and net zero‐based green performance. To examine the aforementioned linkages using a framework based on the dynamic capabilities view paradigm, a time‐lagged design was employed to collect data from 594 manufacturing firms. The empirical findings indicate that big data analytics capabilities and net‐zero economy‐oriented lean practices of firms significantly influence net‐zero economy‐based green innovation. Green organizational identity strengthens the effect of net zero‐based green innovation on green competitive advantage and net zero‐based green performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Overview: Innovation has become increasingly urgent for companies to maintain competitive advantage, yet deep uncertainty persists regarding the end results of their innovation efforts. Early-stage experimentation offers a risk management approach that can dramatically accelerate cost-effective innovation. Experimentation relies on the scientific method to craft and test hypotheses. Insufficient guidance exists regarding how to help managers harness experimentation in early-stage innovation projects. Based on our observations of experienced experimenters engaged in early-stage innovation projects in four distinct settings, we developed a process model that offers practitioners a structured and scalable approach to foster early-stage experimentation. Managers in all parts of the organization can apply the process model and operationalize experimentation. The article's contribution is twofold: we articulate specific practices associated with choices around what is being tested, how it is being tested, and what is learned, and we offer a model designed to help build managerial literacy in early-stage experimentation. Conducting fast, simple experiments at the early stages of the innovation process offers a valuable way to better manage innovation costs and risks. Experimentation can be codified into a simplified and scalable process, using a 5-step process model proposed here, that can be practiced across organizational levels and functions. An organizational strategic capability for experimentation, developed in a systematic and scalable way, can enhance a firm's ability to adapt to change and exploit opportunities in an uncertain world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

How orchestrating external, supplier‐provided resources affects product innovation is an important question. While product innovation is essential to achieve a competitive advantage, it is costly as it requires significant investments. It thus puts a severe strain on firm resources, which is particularly critical for resource‐scarce small–medium enterprises (SMEs). Therefore, these firms must combine their own resources with those of external parties, particularly suppliers, to enhance their product innovation. However, knowledge about how orchestrating these resources affects product innovation is limited, because empirical studies on resource orchestration have largely focused on firm‐internal resources; furthermore, there is ambiguity regarding the extent to which drawing on external resources is beneficial. In addition, the conditions that affect the resource orchestration–product innovation relationship remain unexplored. Therefore, we focus on supplier logistics integration (SLI), an important resource orchestration action referring to the orchestration of external, supplier‐provided resources; we draw on the resource orchestration framework and the related work on organizational rigidity to theorize that there is an inverted U‐shaped relationship between SLI and product innovation. Additionally, we suggest that learning orientation and environmental dynamism mitigate rigidities associated with high levels of SLI and thus facilitate the translation of SLI into product innovation. Testing our hypotheses with data from Swedish SMEs supports our theorizing and provides important contributions. Most importantly, we extend the resource orchestration framework to include the focus on external, supplier‐provided resources, thereby advancing our knowledge and understanding of resource orchestration for product innovation in SMEs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Technological changes (such as Construction 4.0) in an organization cause the workforce to exhibit resistance to change, job redundancy, etc. Geographical location will no longer provide a competitive advantage, but resources will be the source of competitive advantage in the future, and these resources will be intangible, valuable, and not be easily imitated. The aim of this study is to provide an understanding of the future competitive advantages of organizations in the construction industry that could help the construction workforce easily adapt to technological changes. This study is based on resource-based theory and the ADKAR change management model. This study developed an ADREKA sequence for organizations to achieve future competitive advantage during technological changes in the construction industry. Hence, building social, relational, and human capital is necessary during technological changes to achieve competitive advantage for an organization and foster workforce adaptability to change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This investigation explores the impacts of human capital and knowledge creation on sustaining innovation and competitive advantages among medium-sized companies in Bali, Indonesia. Data collection was conducted through an online questionnaire, distributed to 286 managerial personnel, with 187 complete responses received. Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) analysis, utilizing WarpsPLS 7.0, was employed to analyze the data. The findings reveal significant relationships in several areas: human capital substantially influences knowledge creation; both human capital and knowledge creation exert a positive and significant impact on innovation and competitive advantages. Notably, innovation was found to significantly enhance competitive advantages. However, the mediating role of innovation in the relationship between human capital and competitive advantages, as well as between knowledge creation and competitive advantages, was minimal. In contrast, knowledge creation effectively mediated the impact of human capital on competitive advantages. These results underscore the pivotal role of human capital and knowledge creation in fostering innovation that supports the sustained competitive advantages of companies. This study contributes to the understanding of strategic resource management within the context of Indonesian business, highlighting the integral role of innovation in leveraging human and knowledge-based resources for competitive positioning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Despite that a transformational shift has occurred in many organisations towards data-driven management, many organisations struggle to harness and translate new technology, such as "big data" into a competitive advantage. This study aims to undertake an empirical investigation into the enabling factors which lead to the practice of formulating an effective data-led strategy (EDLS). Leveraging the theoretical lenses of the resource-based view, absorptive capacity and attention-focus view, a range of various factors are hypothesised to influence EDLS. Design/methodology/approach: The study takes place in South Africa and is based on primary survey data focused on the Fin-tech industry sector where the need to formulate and implement an EDLS has become urgent considering the move to technology enabled banking solutions. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) is used to test the hypotheses. Findings: Results highlight that several factors are related to EDLS as significant predictors, which include the data platform, technical skills, knowledge management, transformation and focus-alignment. This latter factor has the largest influence on EDLS, which suggests that the alignment of focus across multiple firm divisions both vertically and horizontally significantly enables an EDLS. Practical implications: Managers need to appreciate the intricacy of the range of factors involved in enabling an EDLS. Managers are advised to grow their organisational knowledge regarding which enablers offer the best pathway towards the development of a more robust framework when putting an EDLS into practice. Originality/value: The article offers new insights into better understanding the relevant antecedents which enable the successful practice of an EDLS from an African emerging market perspective. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Successful inter-organisational new product development (NPD) is a key source of competitive advantage, yet many NPD projects are still failing. To generate new insights on the phenomenon, we examine the performance implications of knowledge inputs among collaborating organisations, both in terms of external input ratio and input concentration. We test a set of hypotheses using multi-industry primary and secondary data on 210 inter-organisational NPD projects. Results support our hypotheses about the negative effect of input concentration on design quality, which in turn is positively associated with product market performance. Although we surprisingly find a negative linear effect of external input ratio on design quality, our post-hoc analysis confirms the relationship to be an inverse U-shaped relationship. We also find support for the roles of technology interdependence in moderating the performance implications of external input ratio and input concentration. By clarifying how knowledge inputs affect project outcomes under different levels of technology interdependence, the study provides managerial implications regarding how to select innovation partners in order to create a knowledge portfolio that best improves NPD project performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As the main direction of a new round of industrial technology reform, the intelligent manufacturing industry has become an important trend in the transformation and development of China's manufacturing industry. It provides a new way for manufacturing industry in China to get rid of the low-end position in the global value chain distribution, enhance its competitive advantage, and realize the fundamental reversal from the low-end to the high-end. The continuous realization of intelligent process is inseparable from the innovation and diffusion of intelligent technology. Based on this, the moderated mediation model was constructed to study the sustainable mechanism of technological innovation diffusion on the intelligent transformation of manufacturing enterprises, and the specific path of technological innovation diffusion influencing the intelligent transformation of manufacturing enterprises was clarified, through the rise of value chains under the effect of competitive advantage. Using 257 valid samples of survey data to test the moderating effect model with mediation. The results show that: (1) Technological innovation diffusion has a significantly positive impact on the intelligent transformation of manufacturing enterprises; (2) The climbing of value chains can partially mediate the sustainable mechanism between technological innovation diffusion and intelligent transformation; (3) Competitive advantage plays a moderating role in the process of technological innovation diffusion, influencing value-chain climbing. With the continuous improvement of enterprise competitive advantage, the impact of technological innovation diffusion on the rise of the value chain gradually decreases; (4) The intermediary role of value chain climbing in the relationship between technological innovation diffusion and intelligent transformation was regulated by competitive advantage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Persistent green innovation helps enterprises save energy, reduce pollution, and continue to gain economic benefits. However, existing studies explored the economic and organizational factors influencing firms' persistent green innovation while neglecting peer influence in the digital economy. This study examines the impact of digital economy and peer influence on persistent green innovation using data of Chinese-listed companies from 2011 to 2019. The results show that digital economy and peer influence positively affect persistent green innovation. Moreover, digital economy plays a competitive mediating role between peer influence and persistent green innovation. The results of further research show that both the time lag term of peer influence and spatial lag term of digital economy affect persistent green innovation. This study incorporates the three-level elements of enterprise, peer, and city into a unified framework, providing theoretical reference and practical guidance for green innovation to enhance the competitive advantage of enterprises. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With severe environmental degradations around the world, green innovation is currently considered an important initiative to promote firms' competitive advantages. It is critically important to identify the drivers and the mechanisms for promoting corporate green innovation conjugating unprecedented technology progress. Employing a questionnaire survey of Chinese manufacturing firms, we proposed and tested a holistic framework for comprehending the role of big data and external institutions on corporate green innovation and competitive advantage. Based on a moderated mediation analysis, the empirical results showed that both formal (e.g. government support) and informal (e.g. social legitimacy) institutions positively influenced corporate competitive advantage. Green innovation acted as a mediator in the relationship between external institutions and competitive advantage. The adoption of big data and predictive analytics positively moderated this mediation effect. These findings not only exhibit that the power from external institutions could forcefully drive firms to initiate green innovation, but also discover the role of big data in conquering technological challenges and attaining competitive advantage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The aim of this article is to present a model for the orchestration of dynamic capabilities (ODCs) in cleantech companies that aim to obtain competitive advantage in the market. Design/methodology/approach: The authors present herein descriptive research guided by a qualitative multiple case study approach carried out with 12 cleantech companies. Findings: The results have showed that the ODC model is present in the product/process cycle, thus providing new capabilities and generating sustainable competitive advantage through the research categories presented. Research limitations/implications: This study contributes to the literature on the ODCs through microfoundations based on evidence of companies inserted in technological and intensively dynamic contexts. Practical implications: This article demonstrates, through the ODC model, the main capabilities and characteristics of the assets of cleantech companies and how the process of renewing competencies to obtain competitive advantage occurs. Originality/value: The ODC model utilizes technological resources in the product/process cycle. Asset specificity and the capacity for innovation allow cleantech companies to explore regulatory loopholes, making their sustainable model innovative and obtaining competitive advantage through the renewal of entrepreneurial capabilities and competencies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Once Facebook transformed into Meta, a race to enter the metaverse began in all sectors of the economy. Being first has financial, technical and strategic costs, even if it can allow creating barriers to prevent others entering and establishing one's brand as innovative. Being late, however, enables companies to benefit from more mature infrastructure and learning opportunities, but they risk being followers rather than leaders and missing opportunities. This study aims to discuss when organizations should consider entering the metaverse first, or whether they should come to it later. Design/methodology/approach: To identify these conditions, 15 business strategy experts ranked 25 statements against each other about the metaverse and first- and late-entrant strategies. Findings: When comparing the points of view of the 15 experts, four perspectives emerged. Three perspectives state that being a first mover can lead to a sustainable competitive advantage when organizations have strong capabilities regarding research and development, change management, learning and managing knowledge. The fourth perspective is skeptical that entering first can lead to a competitive advantage, given the high level of uncertainty surrounding the development of the metaverse. Practical implications: A list of considerations when deciding to enter the metaverse is provided to managers. Originality/value: This paper shifts the discourse on the metaverse from a technology-driven discussion to a strategic-asset-and-capabilities discussion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study establishes a valid set of circular supply chain management enablers in Vietnam under uncertainties. Circular supply chain management optimises resource utilisation and minimises waste in achieving competitive advantage; however, prior studies failed to build enablers for industrial improvement under qualitative information. This study adopts the fuzzy Delphi method to arrive at a valid group of attributes. Fuzzy set theory deals with the uncertainties from qualitative data, and fuzzy interpretive structural modelling builds the hierarchical structure under uncertainties. The best-worst method confirms the consistencies. This study stipulates a four-level hierarchical structure in the seafood processing industry. The results show that organisational capability and agility, technological advancement and economic benefit are dominant aspects. Commitment of leadership and managerial support, suppliers' collaboration, firm culture, readiness for organisational change and sustainability concept integration are top criteria for industrial improvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Although innovation orientation is identified as an effective strategy to enhance an enterprise's competitive advantage, its mechanism remains to be investigated. This study divides the fuzzy front‐end (FFE) activities of new product development (NPD) projects into idea generation, concept definition, and initial planning and investigates the transmission path between innovation orientation and competitive advantage through these three activities. Additionally, we explore the moderating role of internal competition. This empirical study is based on 261 respondents from China. The results suggest that innovation orientation has a positive impact on FFE activities, and these promote competitive advantage. The mediating role of FFE activities in the relationship between innovation orientation and competitive advantage is confirmed. The results also reveal that internal competition regulates the relationship between innovation orientation and FFE activities in an inverted U‐shape. The study further reveals the internal mechanism of innovation orientation on competitive advantage and provides a deeper understanding of the link between them. The study guides research and development (R&D) management practitioners in managing FFE activities and rationalizing internal competition to enhance NPD success. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Technology has transformed service industries, revolutionizing strategic landscapes and creating new opportunities for service-oriented businesses. According to resource-based views and service-dominant logic frameworks, technology can give service businesses a competitive edge by helping them improve their operations in many ways. Therefore, it is essential for service businesses to effectively integrate technology into their organizations to maintain long-term competitive advantages. This research explores the strategic considerations and challenges of integrating technology into service businesses from the perspectives of resource-based view and service-dominant logic. It concluded that service companies must innovate, adopt new technology, and collaborate with customers and employees to create and deliver new services. Technology should be central to the strategy of every service organization. The research implications, limitations, and future research areas are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Nowadays, technology and knowledge management are becoming key components in business management methods. The paper aims is to indicate different ways of approaching technology management, taking into account factors shaping the market and determining barriers to making long-term decisions but also the ongoing digital transformation. Methodology/Approach: The paper is a general review of technology management methods in enterprises and is based on the analysis of available domestic and foreign source literature, a synthesis of studies and reports of selected organizations dealing with the analyzed issues, as well as the authors’ previous theoretical research. Findings: The research results indicate an increase in the importance of knowledge and technology management, which result from the pace of technological change and the ongoing digital transformation in many areas that directly affect the functioning of an enterprise in the modern world. Practical implications: The paper indicates methods of knowledge and technology management based on the challenges of modern enterprises related to digital transformation and resulting from the turbulent changes in the market of new technologies. Based on the conducted experience, the authors diagnosed key factors and elements related to methods of acquiring technology to achieve competitive advantage and improve economic efficiency. Originality: The article expands knowledge about the impact of technology development on enterprise management methods, as well as points to current challenges arising from the issue of knowledge management, taking into account the need for selected enterprises to make long-term financial decisions. To illustrate the problem, the authors used the example of mergers and acquisitions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) typically steer clear of implementing business intelligence (BI) systems because they feel that this sort of modeling is complicated and costly. But the market for business intelligence (BI) has evolved quickly. New opportunities like cloud computing have greatly lowered prices and eventually made it possible to design integrated solutions that are only intended for SMEs. In addition to highlighting the research trends in the sector under investigation, this paper explores the function of business intelligence in enhancing the decision-making process and competitive advantage of SMEs. The research subject has been approached using bibliometric analysis using the R package. The display of the results was done with the aid of Biblioshiny and VOSviewer's bibliometric tools. The study highlighted that SMEs have started integrating Business Intelligence systems. However, a new business model that will combine business analytics and will ensure to SMEs that emerging technologies will not affect them negatively is crucial. Thus, this research proposes the development of a new business model that will be based on Business Intelligence and Technology–organization–environment framework (TOE) framework, which helps SMEs to feel safe with emerging technologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Lean production philosophy enables businesses to produce more effectively by eliminating waste in their processes. Innovation is defined as the realization of new or significantly improved products or services. Nowadays, businesses want to realize their innovative products or services effectively at low costs. In this context, the concept of lean innovation, which is the combination of both lean and innovation concepts, emerges. Lean innovation not only provides businesses with a competitive advantage in existing markets, but also has the potential to enter new markets and create growth opportunities. Businesses that adopt lean innovation can achieve a competitive position by quickly adapting to changing market conditions. Thanks to a culture of continuous improvement, businesses become more flexible and adaptable and can respond quickly to customer demands. This study aims to examine lean innovation, which is a new concept in the literature. In this context, the concepts of lean philosophy, innovation and lean innovation were introduced. Information about the features, importance and processes of lean innovation is given and how it can be implemented is explained. The study shows that lean innovation is an important strategy for businesses and will be more widely adopted in the future as it will enable rapid adaptation to changing market conditions and sustainable growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present study aimed to propose a theoretical framework that elucidates the impact of supply chain management (SCM) practices on the competitive advantage and performance of firms while considering the mediating effects of supply chain innovation and total quality management (TQM). This research article employed a descriptive correlational methodology based on a questionnaire, complemented by structural equation modelling. The study involved the participation of 279 individuals, including managers, assistants, and supply chain experts from small and medium-sized enterprises. The study findings suggest that SCM practices significantly influence TQM, supply chain innovation, competitive advantage, and firm performance. Additionally, TQM has a significant effect on supply chain innovation, competitive advantage, and firm performance. Similarly, supply chain innovation has a positive and significant impact on competitive advantage and firm performance. Furthermore, the positive and significant mediating role of supply chain innovation and TQM in the effect of SCM practices on competitive advantage and firm performance was observed. Therefore, it can be concluded that SCM practices enhance firm performance and competitive advantage through the improvement of supply chain innovation and TQM. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The main aim of the article is to identify and describe strategies for entering foreign markets and forms of serving these markets by automotive sector enterprises as part of the internationalization process. The secondary goal is to find links between these strategies, their forms and their importance for the overall course of internationalization of activities of the surveyed enterprises. Design, methodology and approach: The article uses mixed research methods. The starting point was literature studies to determine the current state of knowledge in the research area and to formulate the problem. The research proper was conducted using a qualitative approach. The core consisted of case studies supported by data from secondary sources. Findings: It is not possible to design a universal internationalization model for all enterprises in the automotive sector. Strategies adopted depend on many factors: general conditions of the country’s economy and its size, level of technological advancement in production, capital resources, product range and vision of development. Therefore, the greatest similarities occur in the geographical layout. Asian, European and North American companies followed different paths of internationalization. Research limitations and implications: The research expands knowledge about internationalization of automotive companies. It shows the context of the process, which makes it easier to understand the current balance of power and competitive structure in the automotive sector. The main limitation is that the research is not exhaustive. Relevant information and data are dispersed and their form often does not allow for objective comparisons. Therefore, it can be assumed with high probability that not all dependencies have been discovered. Practical and social implications: Apart from the scientific community, this article can be recommended to management practitioners, especially executives responsible for strategic management. The development paths and solutions described here may help them make decisions on strategies and forms of entering foreign markets. Originality and value: The originality of the research lies in the attempt to comprehensively describe the internationalization process: entry strategies, forms of serving markets and sequences of individual stages of proceeding on the global market. The conclusions and recommendations contained in the article allow for a better understanding of the mechanisms of building competitive advantage on the global market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Our study explores the association between the adoption of green technology and the development of green dynamic capabilities to achieve green competitive advantage. This research concentrates explicitly on the mediating function of green product innovation. The study is grounded in the dynamic capabilities theory and seeks to improve understanding regarding how organizations can attain a competitive edge by employing green practices and capabilities. Data were obtained from 312 manufacturing business managers in Bangladesh. We utilized the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) method to examine the data and evaluate the proposed hypotheses. The empirical evidence suggests that both green technology adoption and green dynamic capabilities significantly impact firms' green product innovation and competitive advantage. Additionally, the findings indicate that green product innovation is a mediating variable in the association between green technology adoption-green competitive advantage and green dynamic capabilities-green competitive advantage. This research adds to the current body of literature by presenting empirical findings highlighting the crucial role of green technology and dynamic capabilities in promoting green competitive advantage. Our results reveal that it would be beneficial for organizations to prioritize adopting eco-friendly technologies and cultivating dynamic capabilities to improve their overall green performance. The present study contributes significantly to the literature by offering insights into the strategies managers and policymakers can employ to attain sustainable competitive advantage in the manufacturing sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Adopting new technology as a strategic resource can result in a competitive edge in any market. However, a competitive advantage cannot be acquired in the production of horticultural goods without first embracing the practices that are inextricably linked to those goods. This paper investigates the adoption of farm practices in conjunction with technology transferred to farmers. Some research debates on competitive advantages have identified both resources and processes of production as sources of competitive advantage. The emphasis on the resource-based view and dynamic capability view stipulates that firms acquire competitiveness via internal resources and capabilities. However, there has not been much empirical exploration of horticultural production sustainability in this regard despite its sufficiently outstanding contribution to the gross domestic product in developing and developed economies. It specifically discusses how Technology Adoption Practices (TAP) could lead to a competitive advantage in horticulture with particular reference to the production of pineapple fruit in Ejigbo, Nigeria. From the angle of professional practice; the study provides an insight into how farmers strive to suggest solutions to practical challenges faced within the production process. Therefore, it is essential to have practices in place for the adoption of sustainable technology. The outcomes of the study generate two different storylines and demonstrate that attributing factors as well as reinforcing capabilities both boost competitiveness at the farm level and enhance the farmers' desire for farming pineapples. Pineapple farmers in Ejigbo employ a differentiation approach to gain a competitive advantage in their agro-farming industry. This could lead to an increase in the volume of fresh pineapple products that are exported. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In today's dynamic and competitive business environment, data are crucial for sustaining a competitive advantage. Organizations are also constantly seeking ways to enhance their innovation capabilities in order to stay ahead of the competition. One critical factor that has been identified as influential in enabling innovation are the organization's data management capabilities. Past studies have found that cross-functional integration may enhance the impact of data management on innovation. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the influence of data management capabilities on explorative and exploitative innovation by considering the role of cross-functional integration as a moderating variable. This study used 116 data samples from medium and large companies across different industries in Indonesia. The PLS-SEM analysis was applied to test the research hypotheses. The results indicate that data management capabilities as a third-order construct, consisting of three dimensions, namely data governance, technology, and skills, have significant direct influences on explorative and exploitative innovation. This study demonstrated that cross-functional integration still plays an important role in amplifying the relationship between data management capabilities and innovation capabilities, especially in relation to explorative innovation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study involves a comparative analysis of auto parts manufacturing companies, with a focus on assessing performance, operational efficiency, strategies, and competitive advantages. The study aims to identify the key factors that contribute to the success of companies in the industry and provide recommendations for companies to improve their performance and remain competitive in the long run. The study selected two auto parts manufacturing companies and collected and analyzed data from various sources, including company reports, industry publications, and databases. The analysis examines the performance of these companies in the context of the impact of technological advancements, including changing consumer preferences and regulatory requirements. It also assesses their operational efficiency, examining their production processes, supply chain management, and cost structure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Fostering new forms of management in organizations is essential today, given the advancement of new technologies, which enables the expansion of competitive advantages for companies. This study addresses the issue of improving organizational performance, based on the integration of knowledge, innovation and information as the basis of an efficient and effective management process, combining tools and management elements with a view to enhancing the results of an organization becomes a tool relevant strategy. To carry out this study, methodologies of bibliographic and exploratory study of a descriptive nature were used, with the objective of determining which effects of the interaction between knowledge, innovation and information in the search for competitiveness in organizations can be acquired. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Industry 4.0 was born amid a technological breakthrough and development which set information out to become a valuable element in strengthening competitive advantages and innovation processes to improve organizations productivity performance. For this, the scientific and business community is debating the negative and positive effects of these technologies and their relationship with business management, in the search for sustainable solutions for organizations. In this sense, the main purpose of this article is to identify the perceptions of SME managers in Colombia on the importance of implementing information technologies to promote competitive advantages that match the pace of industry 4.0. The research method used in the study was analysed by sampling using the questionnaire as a data collection tool. 75 managers provided complete and useful answers to this research. The collected data were analysed using different regression models were carried out; showing like principal results that a greater use of these technologies generates a positive impact on the competitive ad-vantage related to price/cost, quality, delivery reliability, product innovation and time to market. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to the analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Countries can gain a competitive advantage as a result of their innovation activities. The Global Innovation Index (GII) reveals the comprehensive innovation performance of countries, helping developing economies keep up with technology. In this study, the relationship between Innovation Input Sub-Index and Innovation Output Sub-Index was analyzed by canonical correlation analysis. Data between 2013–2020 annual reports were compiled by including all countries. According to the results, the most important and explanatory factors in the formation of the Innovation Input Sub-Index score were Human and Capital Research with 68.7% and Business Development with 69.2%, and Creative Outputs with 98.8% in the Innovation Output Sub-Index score. In the next stage of the study, it was examined by t-test whether the explanatory factors as a result of the canonical correlation differ according to the income levels of the countries. According to the results, it was found that there is a statistically significant difference between the differences in income level and the factors. The evaluation of the GII data of this study based on eight years and the deepening of the research on the income levels of the countries based on this evaluation reveal the original contribution of the study in theory and practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To adapt their competitive advantages for successful strategic renewal, established companies must apply suitable innovation activities. One way to achieve this is the establishment of corporate venturing units that create organizationally consequential new business innovation for their parent company. However, the understanding of the distinctive organizational characteristics for such strategic corporate venturing is limited. To address this gap, our abductive study develops a conceptual organizational framework by linking key concepts of strategic renewal with corporate venturing. This framework is subsequently compared with insights emerging from the qualitative data of 29 corporate venturing units. This comparison allows us to define six types of units with different possible roles for the strategic renewal of the parent company, and a final exploratory organizational framework with distinctive organizational characteristics for strategic corporate venturing. These include a set of dynamic capabilities with corresponding resources as possible enablers for a planned innovation logic that requires interlinked‐ambidextrous structures. These findings provide a foundation for an empirical model of strategic corporate venturing, as well as novel insights for establishing dynamic capabilities and ambidexterity within interlinked organizational entities. Practitioners can build on these findings to leverage corporate venturing units as a systematic and organized innovation activity for strategic renewal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Emerging digital technologies, with their great advantages in resource convergence, opportunity identification, supply-demand docking and knowledge sharing, are breaking and subverting traditional business concepts and providing a new impetus and opportunities for enterprise innovation activities. Therefore, it is valuable to explore how digital technology affects exploratory innovation to gain a sustainable competitive advantage in a dynamic and changing market environment. Based on data from Chinese A-share high-tech manufacturing listed companies from 2012 to 2020, this paper empirically tests the impact of digital technology on enterprise exploratory innovation by using a fixed effects negative binomial regression model and further explores the intermediate mechanism and boundary conditions between the two. The results show that digital technology has a significant positive impact on enterprise exploratory innovation, and that knowledge breadth plays a mediating role; high network centrality can effectively strengthen the positive impact of digital technology on enterprise knowledge breadth, thus promoting enterprise exploratory innovation. The conclusion enriches and expands the theoretical and empirical research on the driving effect of digital technology innovation, and provides strong practical guidance for encouraging enterprises to achieve exploratory innovation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]