scholarly journals Factors influencing location choice and cluster pattern of manufacturing small and medium enterprises in cities: evidence from Khulna City of Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. Towhidur Rahman ◽  
Ahsanul Kabir
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Location Choice ◽  
Cluster Formation ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Location Selection ◽  
Community Factors ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Cluster Pattern

AbstractThis study aims to identify the location and cluster pattern of manufacturing SMEs in Khulna City and the reasons behind such pattern since localisation of SMEs has significant impact on the economic development of cities and regions. A walking survey was conducted to identify the SME location pattern and a semi-structured personal interview was conducted to collect data from manufacturing SME entrepreneurs to find why such patterns exist. A cross section qualitative multiple case study design and pattern matching technique was applied to answer the research questions. The finding of the study shows SME location choice was influenced by a combination of location specific, personal, and community factors whereby personal factors are prioritised over other factors in location selection. While the cluster formation or localisation of SMEs depends on only location-specific factors. The study findings are expected to contribute in urban planning and regional development through providing useful insights relating allocation of spaces for industry development.

Internationalization barriers of SMEs from developing countries: a review and research agenda

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 1281-1310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashna Chandra ◽  
Justin Paul ◽  
Meena Chavan
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
Medium Enterprises

PurposeThis paper reviews the literature on internationalization barriers of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from developing countries. The purposes of the study are: (1) to explicitly point out specific factors influencing the growth and internationalization of SMEs from developing countries and (2) to identify the research gaps to provide lucid and succinct directions for future research in this area.Design/methodology/approachThe authors selected relevant papers from journals listed on Web of Science and Scopus databases.FindingsIt was found that there are large number of questions remain unanswered regarding the internationalization of SMEs from developing countries regarding the factors determining their growth and internationalization.Originality/valueThis review distinctively accentuates previous studies on such barriers influencing the growth of SMEs from developing countries and systematically synthesize the issues faced by those SMEs. Thus, the authors seek to provide a comprehensible platform for researchers working in this area.

scholarly journals Identifying Digital Transformation Paths in the Business Model of SMEs during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 104
Author(s):  
Anjar Priyono ◽  
Abdul Moin ◽  
Vera Nur Aini Oktaviani Putri
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
High Level ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The objective of this study was to analyze how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) cope with environmental changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic by pursuing the business model transformation with the support of digital technologies. To achieve the objective, this study used a multiple case study design with qualitative analysis to examine the data obtained from interviews, observation, and field visits. Seven manufacturing SMEs from Indonesia were selected using a theoretical sampling technique, with the purpose of achieving some degree of variation to allow us to undertake replication logic. Our analysis demonstrates that SMEs adopt a different degree of digital transformations, which can be summarized into three paths, depending on the firms’ contextual factors. First, SMEs with a high level of digital maturity who respond to the challenges by accelerating the transition toward digitalized firms; second, SMEs experiencing liquidity issues but a low level of digital maturity who decide to digitalize the sales function only; and, third, the SMEs that have very limited digital literacy but are supported by a high level of social capital. This last group of firms solves the challenges by finding partners who possess excellent digital capabilities. The qualitative case study method allows us to conduct in-depth and detailed analysis, but has thin generalizability. To address this limitation, future research can use a survey covering various industries to test the proposed theory that has resulted from this study, so that the generalizability can be assured.

Factors Affecting the Use of Online Applications for Business Process Reengineering (BPR) Acceleration in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as a Consequence of Covid-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 151-158
Author(s):  
Dian Indri Purnamasari
Keyword(s):  
Business Process ◽  
Business Process Reengineering ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Emotional Reaction ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Process Reengineering ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Online Application ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The aim of this research is testing the factors that affect the use of online applications for the acceleration of Business Process Reengineering (BPR) system in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises during Covid-19 pandemic will be the next question. This study used primary data from a web-based survey—Google  Form—to  keep up with current technology and to comply with COVID-19 Social Distancing protocol and to stay alert. We make observation of MSMEs was conducted in Yogyakarta. The results of analysis presented earlier have led us to conclude that (1) personal factors do not affect the use of online application, (2) organizational factors do not affect the use of online application, (3) online application success affects the use of online application, and (4) emotional Reaction affects the use of online application.  

scholarly journals What companies can learn from unicorn startups to overcome the COVID-19 crisis

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Doritta Rodrigues ◽  
Matheus Eurico Soares de Noronha
Keyword(s):  
Business Models ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Medium Businesses ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Purpose This paper aims to search measures that unicorn startups have implemented during the pandemic and show what lessons can be learned to help entrepreneurs and small and medium businesses to overcome the crisis. Design/methodology/approach The method is a multiple case study with five unicorn startups. This study collected data through interviews and analyzed them by the content analysis technique. Findings The findings show that the pandemic affects negatively unicorns’ businesses; that a digital business model innovation affects them positively; and that innovations moderate positively the negative impact of the crisis. Research limitations/implications Most interviewees hold operational positions. Practical implications Three actions stand out to overcome the crisis: adoption of new digital platforms; strategies to increase the network of partners; and adaptations in the provision of payment services. Originality/value The cases show that entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises need to develop capabilities to innovate in their business models, and digitalization is a solution to face the crisis and overcome it in the future.

Financing Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Indian Industry

2019 ◽  
pp. 668-680
Author(s):  
Shromona Ganguly
Keyword(s):  
Small Firm ◽  
Small Firms ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Credit Availability ◽  
Firm Financing ◽  
National Output ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
Employment Generation ◽  
Medium Enterprises

During the last five decades, the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) in the Indian economy have emerged as a dynamic, vibrant segment having a significant contribution towards employment generation and entrepreneurship formation. Despite being an important contributor towards the national output and employment of the economy, the MSME sector continues to face a number of challenges choking its growth, of which credit availability to these enterprises has become one of the most important issues. The existing literature on small firm financing discusses the issues and challenges from a cross-country perspective. There is a lack of detailed research on implications of country-specific factors and financial system on small firm financing. The chapter aims to fill this gap by analyzing the extent and nature of credit constraint faced by small firms in the manufacturing sector in India and how technology may change the situation in the coming years.

Value co-creation in the beverage and food industry

2017 ◽  
Vol 119 (11) ◽  
pp. 2359-2372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Tardivo ◽  
Alkis Thrassou ◽  
Milena Viassone ◽  
Francesca Serravalle
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Solid Foundation ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Direct Applicability

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to define and describe how consumers may constitute an integral part of small and medium enterprises’ (SMEs) value co-creation process in the food and beverage (F&B) industry, and to provide practicable implementation recommendations to firms in the Piedmont region that are important and prominent in this sector. Design/methodology/approach The research methodology rests on a multiple case study design, applied to three F&B Piedmont SMEs that produce beer, water and starters: Baladin, Lurisia and Galfré. Findings Results show an increasing awareness by firms of the important role played by customers in value co-creation, though limited to specific roles in the case of SMEs. Research limitations/implications The research is limited by its exploratory nature, though the findings and conclusions drawn provide a solid foundation for further development and testing on the subject. Practical implications The case studies’ results allow the reader to understand the importance of the increasing awareness of the role played by customers in value co-creation, especially on the WWB, where costs are minimizing. Originality/value The research’s value stems from fact that there are few existing studies on the ways to engage customers in value co-creation. Moreover, these studies, contrary to the present research, are largely theoretical and either have no direct applicability or are limited to a single case.

scholarly journals Optimizing Inventory Carrying Cost Using Rank Order Clustering Approach for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMES)

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ganesh Narkhede B ◽  
◽  
Ganesh Narkhede B ◽  
Neela Rajhans ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inventory Management ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
Cluster Formation ◽  
Quantity Discounts ◽  
Sufficient Degree ◽  
Inventory Strategy ◽  
Clustering Approach ◽  
Degree Of Control ◽  
Medium Enterprises

For any company, whether big enterprises or small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), inventory is one of the key assets. Therefore, inventory-related decisions directly influence the revenue generated by the firm. This work aims to find a sufficient degree of control over each inventory item and to mitigate the inventory management problems of SMEs. Rank Order Clustering (ROC) algorithm is used in this study for multi-item inventory item aggregation. The proposed framework is tested on a medium-sized gearmanufacturing firm that manufactures 40 different types of planetary and customized gear-boxes. The results demonstrate 47.64 % of cost-saving through the proposed methodology of cluster formation using ROC and quantity discounts. This approach helps to identify different assemblies to aggregate the component requirements and to formulate a particular inventory strategy to minimize inventory carrying costs for each component.

scholarly journals An overview of the circular economy among SMEs in the Basque country: A multiple case study

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 1047 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Ormazabal ◽  
Vanessa Prieto-Sandoval ◽  
Carmen Jaca ◽  
Javier Santos
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Basque Country ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Limited Resources ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Purpose: This research analyzes the maturity of environmental management as well as the degree of to which the Circular Economy has been implemented in Basque SMEs.Design/methodology/approach: A total of 17 case studies were carried out in industrial SMEs companies in the Basque Country.Findings: The main results show that companies are limited to complying with the law and in many cases are worried about the image of the company, although they are not committed to environmental issues. There is still a lot to do in SMEs, as they are the companies that face the biggest challenges due to a lack of resources.Originality/value: Circular Economy aims to change a linear economy into promoting sustainability of the economy while also engaging in sustainable environmental protection. This research has focused on small and medium enterprises as they represent a 99% of companies in Europe and they are the ones that have the most difficulty reaching a stage of environmental excellence due to their limited resources.

Small and medium enterprises and industrial clusters in BRICS countries

2020 ◽  
pp. 246-270
Author(s):  
Mario Biggeri
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Cluster Formation ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Industrial Clusters ◽  
Important Variable ◽  
Territorial Development ◽  
Brics Countries ◽  
Sustainable Human Development ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Industrial clusters have a prominent role in the innovation system and territorial development of many developed and emerging countries, including BRICS. They represent an important variable not only in terms of GDP growth but also in employment creation and poverty reduction, becoming potential drivers for the country’s development. Given the complexity of the process underlying cluster formation, this chapter analyses the evolution of industrial clusters of small and medium enterprises in BRICS countries in the last two decades. Particular focus is dedicated to the main endogenous and exogenous drivers of change and how these concurred in shaping different outcomes in each country, also in terms of sustainable human development.

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