Agglomeration economies and firm’s export intensity: evidence from Portuguese manufacturing SMEs
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DOI: 10.1007/s10663-024-09616-0
Abstract: Export performance is a highly debated topic in the literature, with no consensus on how to measure it or what factors determine it. Most studies divide these factors into internal and external determinants, with a… read more here.
Keywords: agglomeration economies; manufacturing smes; portuguese manufacturing; firm export ... See more keywords
Small and Medium Enterprises and Global Risks: Evidence from Manufacturing SMEs in Turkey
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DOI: 10.1007/s13753-020-00247-0
Abstract: This study investigated how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in a country perceive major global risks. The aim was to explore how country attributes and circumstances affect SME assessments of the likelihood, impacts, and rankings… read more here.
Keywords: smes turkey; medium enterprises; manufacturing smes; global risks ... See more keywords
An investigation into the development of the absorptive capacity of manufacturing SMEs
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DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2017.1327728
Abstract: To sustain their competitive advantage in a highly competitive landscape, SMEs, in spite of their limited resources, need to effectively learn. The ability to access and successfully use knowledge is at the heart of absorptive… read more here.
Keywords: manufacturing smes; capacity; absorptive capacity; capacity manufacturing ... See more keywords
A circularity measurement toolkit for manufacturing SMEs
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DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2018.1559961
Abstract: The development and adoption of the concept of circular economy in the last two decades have been remarkable. However, despite its widespread adoption, little progress has been made regarding its measurement, especially in manufacturing SMEs.… read more here.
Keywords: manufacturing smes; cmt; circularity; measurement toolkit ... See more keywords
Lean HRM practices in manufacturing SMEs: exploring the interplay among the influencing factors
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DOI: 10.1108/ijoa-08-2023-3916
Abstract: Purpose This study aims to investigate the implementation of lean human resource management (HRM) practices in manufacturing small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and explore how various factors interact to influence their successful adoption. By exploring… read more here.
Keywords: hrm practices; lean hrm; hrm; manufacturing smes ... See more keywords
An empirical investigation of green initiatives and environmental sustainability for manufacturing SMEs
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DOI: 10.1108/jmtm-08-2017-0153
Abstract: PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to study the extent of green initiatives within manufacturing SMEs, as well as the mediating effect of the owners/managers intention toward green and moderating effect of green technology adoption… read more here.
Keywords: manufacturing smes; environmental sustainability; sustainability; green initiatives ... See more keywords
The impact of buying external technology on employment and air quality: an empirical approach in Vietnamese manufacturing SMEs
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DOI: 10.1108/jstpm-10-2022-0173
Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the current situation of buying external technology in Vietnamese manufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from 2013 to 2018. This paper also aims to examine the… read more here.
Keywords: quality; technology; vietnamese manufacturing; employment ... See more keywords
DIMINISHING RETURNS TO R&D INVESTMENT ON INNOVATION IN MANUFACTURING SMEs: DO THE TECHNOLOGICAL INTENSITY OF INDUSTRY MATTER?
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DOI: 10.1142/s1363919618500561
Abstract: This paper examined the nonlinear R&D-innovation relationships of SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and the differences in the strength and productivity of R&D investment between low-, medium-, and high-tech industry sectors. Using 2740 firm data… read more here.
Keywords: manufacturing smes; investment; innovation; high tech ... See more keywords
Impact of Intellectual Capital on Innovation in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing SMEs in Pakistan
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DOI: 10.1504/ijlic.2020.10023755
Abstract: The main purpose of this study is to determine the impact of intellectual capital on innovation in pharmaceutical manufacturing SMEs operating in Karachi. This empirical research is based on a survey of 97 pharmaceutical manufacturing… read more here.
Keywords: capital innovation; capital; manufacturing smes; intellectual capital ... See more keywords
Operationalization of Critical Success Factors to Manage the Industry 4.0 Transformation of Manufacturing SMEs
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DOI: 10.3390/su14148954
Abstract: As an increasing number of manufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) tackle their digital transformation toward Industry 4.0, the need for a methodology to manage this transformation, tailored to their particular context, becomes apparent. Since… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; success; transformation; manufacturing smes ... See more keywords
Proactive Environmental Strategy and Environmental Performance of the Manufacturing SMEs of Karachi City in Pakistan: Role of Green Mindfulness as a DCV
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DOI: 10.3390/su141912431
Abstract: This study aims to develop a theoretical model for assessing the causal relationship between a proactive environmental strategy (PES), green mindfulness (GM), and environmental performance (EP) of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The theoretical model… read more here.
Keywords: proactive environmental; environmental strategy; city pakistan; green mindfulness ... See more keywords