Unveiling knowledge ecosystem dimensions for MSMEs’ digital transformation, toward a location-based brokerage

IF 11.1 1区管理学 Q1 ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL Technovation Pub Date : 2024-08-01 DOI:10.1016/j.technovation.2024.103086

Luca Marinelli , Antonio Crupi , Nicola Del Sarto , Dominique Lepore

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This study explores how knowledge ecosystems (KEs) led by a knowledge broker (KB) can support the digital transformation of Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs). By employing an exploratory research design and action research methodology, the paper proposes and applies an analytical framework to investigate the characteristics of KEs and the knowledge managed by the KB as the innovation intermediary acting as leader of the KE The case study selected uncovers the dimensions of a regional KE guided by a digital innovation hub (DIH) supporting MSMEs towards the adoption of the “Digital Artisan platform” deriving from an Industry 4.0 project.

The findings highlight the importance of trust, strategic alignment, and dynamic capabilities of KBs in enhancing MSMEs' digital journey and emphasize the location dimension of the regional KE as a means for providing tailored support. This research contributes to the theoretical and practical understanding of regional KEs enabling the digital transformation through KBs who are the innovation intermediaries covering the role of leaders of the ecosystem.

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揭示中小微企业数字化转型的知识生态系统维度，实现基于地理位置的中介服务

本研究探讨了知识经纪人（KB）领导的知识生态系统（KEs）如何支持中小微型企业（MSMEs）的数字化转型。通过采用探索性研究设计和行动研究方法，本文提出并应用了一个分析框架，以研究知识生态系统的特征以及作为知识生态系统领导者的创新中介机构知识经纪人所管理的知识。所选案例研究揭示了一个由数字创新中心（DIH）指导的区域知识生态系统的各个层面，该中心支持中小微企业采用源自工业 4.0 项目的 "数字工匠平台"。研究结果强调了信任、战略调整和知识库的动态能力在促进中小微企业数字化进程中的重要性，并强调了区域知识库作为提供定制支持的一种手段的位置维度。这项研究有助于从理论和实践上理解区域经济促进机构如何通过作为创新中介的知识库实现数字化转型，知识库承担着生态系统领导者的角色。

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Technovation 管理科学-工程：工业

CiteScore

15.10

自引率

11.20%

发文量

208

审稿时长

91 days

期刊介绍： The interdisciplinary journal Technovation covers various aspects of technological innovation, exploring processes, products, and social impacts. It examines innovation in both process and product realms, including social innovations like regulatory frameworks and non-economic benefits. Topics range from emerging trends and capital for development to managing technology-intensive ventures and innovation in organizations of different sizes. It also discusses organizational structures, investment strategies for science and technology enterprises, and the roles of technological innovators. Additionally, it addresses technology transfer between developing countries and innovation across enterprise, political, and economic systems.