The entrance mode for small and medium enterprises in the Indonesian fashion industry to international market

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are currently important players in international trade. Commitment from business actors and wider networks are required to not only penetrate the international market but also to survive and compete at the national and international levels. This study aims to analyze entrepreneurial orientation, network capabilities, and innovation on the performance of SMEs in the international market. This study used a survey method by giving questionnaires and interviews to 75 manufacturing SMEs in the district and city of Madiun. The results of this study indicate that all entrepreneurial orientation variables, network capability, and innovation have positive and significant effects on the performance of SMEs in the international market. This study contributes to the internationalization of SME's literature by analyzing the influence of entrepreneurship orientation, networking capabilities, and innovation on SME performance in international markets, especially for manufacturing companies.

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What affects the export entrepreneurship of SMEs?

Review of International Business and Strategy ◽

10.1108/ribs-06-2019-0086 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (2) ◽

pp. 265-278

Author(s):

Channappa Santhosh

Keyword(s):

Conceptual Framework ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Social Ties ◽

Small And Medium Enterprises ◽

International Market ◽

Engineering Industry ◽

Content Type ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the different drivers’ and its impact on the export entrepreneurship (EE) of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach The proposed conceptual framework has been tested through analysis of a sample of 102 internationalized (exports) SMEs of the Engineering industry in the Bangalore district, Karnataka, India. Findings Results reveal that firms with younger entrepreneurs who have industry-specific experience and different social ties are able to achieve higher performance. Practical implications Overall, results facilitate understanding of the importance of entrepreneurial capabilities to successfully formulate and strategize their international efforts to achieve better performance in the international market. Originality/value The study enhances the importance of understanding the role of different drivers on EE in the context of an emerging economy where studies are limited and largely unexplored till date.

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Firm-Level Determinants Of Export Performance

International Business & Economics Research Journal (IBER) ◽

10.19030/iber.v8i2.3107 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Muhammad Suhail Nazar ◽

Hassan Mujtaba Nawaz Saleem

Keyword(s):

Information Sources ◽

Small And Medium Enterprises ◽

Export Performance ◽

Relevant Literature ◽

International Market ◽

Literature Study ◽

Firm Level ◽

Export Marketing ◽

Performance Determinants ◽

Medium Enterprises

Contribution of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in global export is becoming significant but still a large number of these are unable to outperform in international market. In this study, we have identified and classified the firm-level controllable determinants of export performance. Based upon a comprehensive and systematic literature study we finally developed a synthesized model which may provide a broader understanding of the export behavior of the SMEs to enhance their export performance. Many information sources have been explored to collect the relevant literature. The determinants found from the literature are classified into firms characteristics, management characteristics, and export marketing strategic capabilities. In this paper, we have proposed a synthesized model for the researchers who are interested to investigate the issue further (i.e. about SMEs export performance determinants).

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EVALUATION INTERNATIONALIZATION PROGRAMS OF CREATIVE INDUSTRY MICRO SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (MSMEs) IN PURBALINGGA: AN ANALYTICAL HIERARCHY PROCESS (AHP) METHOD

Performance ◽

10.20884/1.jp.2019.26.1.1437 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 48

Author(s):

Suliyanto Suliyanto ◽

Weni Novandari ◽

Ary Yunanto

Keyword(s):

Analytical Hierarchy Process ◽

Small And Medium Enterprises ◽

Group Discussion ◽

International Market ◽

Creative Industries ◽

Government Support ◽

Creative Industry ◽

The Government ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

Hierarchy Process

This study aims to evaluate the program of internationalization of UMKM Creative Industries in Purbalingga . Respondents in this study are the SMEs Creative Industries business people who are considered to have knowledge about the Creative Industry in Purbalingga. Data collection using in-depth interviews, questionnaires, and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Data analysis used is descriptive qualitative and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). Based on the analysis concluded that several factors lead to non-optimal of Creative Industry MSEs internationalization programs sequences was lack of financial, managerial capabilities, lack of information, government support, and the international environment. In order to optimal, Creative Industry of MSMEs internationalization programs should be conducted to use counseling and sustainable facilitation, in which the government and successful entrepreneurs in the international market help entrepreneurs MSMEs creative industries in Purbalingga to succeed in the international market.

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PROBLEMS AND FEATURES OF FUNCTIONING OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN AGRO-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX

Scientific Journal ECONOMIC SYSTEMS ◽

10.29030/2309-2076-2020-13-1-102-107 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 102-107

Author(s):

E.B. Krylova ◽

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T.V. Podsvetova ◽

Keyword(s):

Small And Medium Enterprises ◽

Political Stability ◽

International Market ◽

Industrial Complex ◽

Way Of Life ◽

Russian Economy ◽

Medium Enterprises

In this article the author dwells on the main problems and features of the functioning of small and medium-sized enterprises and the strategy of their development in the agro-industrial complex. The author substantiates the need for rapid and qualitative expansion of agriculture, concludes that this area can significantly affect the development of the Russian economy as a whole, and even lead to political stability in the international market with its often-changing way of life

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The effect of industry-specific networking behaviour on the internationalization performance of Czech SMEs

European Business Review ◽

10.1108/ebr-10-2019-0244 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Mohit Srivastava ◽

Ladislav Tyll

Keyword(s):

Small And Medium Enterprises ◽

International Market ◽

Current Understanding ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Content Type ◽

Profile Deviation ◽

And Performance ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

The Ideal

Purpose This paper aims to develop a thorough understanding of industry-specific networking behaviour on the internationalization performance of Czech small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach The authors used a profile deviation-ideal profile methodology to explore the ideal networking behaviour profile of different industries. The authors argue that firms adhering to ideal profiles performed well in the international market, while firms deviating from the ideal profile performed poorly. Data were collected through an online questionnaire specifically targeted at Czech SME executives. The authors attempted to explore these issues by using four aspects of networking behaviour to test the ideal networking behaviour profile of five different industries (automotive, telecommunications, construction, audit and finance and transportation). Findings The authors have identified different ideal networking behaviour profile for three industries, which underpinned supported the hypothesis that each dimension of networking behaviour should be fine-tuned for each sector to achieve to attain maximum benefits and performance in the international market. Originality/value Although previous studies supported the role of networking behaviour in improving internationalization performance, multiple studies had also provided conflicting results on how networking affects different industries and it is unclear how and why networking affects these various industries differently. The authors believe that the results research provides empirical evidence in proving that different networking dimensions should be fine-tuned as per industry to achieve the highest performance in the international market. The authors believe that the findings broaden the current understanding of the role of networks in the internationalization. The authors believe that the findings extend the current understanding of the role of networks in the internationalization of SMEs.

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Information Technology Capabilities, Organizational Agility, and Competitive Advantage: A Study of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Indonesia

Petra International Journal of Business Studies ◽

10.9744/ijbs.4.2.131-141 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 131-141

Author(s):

Ridhotama Shanti D. Ottemoesoe ◽

Lovely Lovely ◽

Devie Devie

Keyword(s):

Information Technology ◽

Competitive Advantage ◽

Small And Medium Enterprises ◽

Fashion Industry ◽

Organizational Agility ◽

Small And Medium Enterprise ◽

It Capabilities ◽

Medium Enterprise ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

The Relationship

This paper aims to explore the relationship between information technology (IT) capabilities and competitive advantage, with organizational agility as a mediator, in the case of micro, small, and medium enterprises engaged in the fashion industry in Indonesia. Data were collected by distributing questionnaires to 180 small to medium-sized enterprises in Indonesia’s fashion industry that have used e-commerce platforms to conduct their business activities. The data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) in SmartPLS 3.0 software. The study suggests that IT capabilities significantly influence organizational agility and competitive advantage. Therefore, the study can serve as a basis for the Indonesian government to promote digitalization and the use of e-commerce among micro, small, and medium enterprise owners in order to face changes in the market and remain competitive. It can also be beneficial for business owners and managers that aim to increase awareness of the importance of technology in their business operations. The work of this paper deepens the understanding of the relationship between IT capabilities, organizational agility, and competitive advantage, which are becoming increasingly important in the current digitalized and ever-changing business environment. It enriches the literature about micro, small and medium enterprise that is related to their IT capabilities level, how they use it to handle changes and factors that contributes in obtaining competitive advantage.

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Boosting Emerging Technology Adoption in SMEs: A Case Study of the Fashion Industry

International Journal of Applied Business Research ◽

10.35313/ijabr.v3i2.155 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 81-96

Author(s):

Arianne Muthia Zahra ◽

Wawan Dhewanto ◽

Akbar Adhi Utama

Keyword(s):

Technology Adoption ◽

Large Scale ◽

Small And Medium Enterprises ◽

Advanced Technology ◽

Technology Literacy ◽

Research Approach ◽

Fashion Industry ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Technological Transformation ◽

Medium Enterprises

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) provide a significant contribution to the economy and are amongst the target of governments’ digital transformation programs. Yet, existing advanced technology adoption models are based upon and targeted for large-scale companies and might not be applicable to the majority of firms in this segment. To address this issue, this study aims to explore ways in boosting the adoption of technologies relevant to SMEs by employing a qualitative research approach through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with manufacturing SMEs in the fashion industry. Evidence of this study points to several main findings: (1) Leader's competencies, technology literacy, growth mindset, and supportive SME conditions provide positive sentiments towards emerging technologies. However, (2) SMEs must also consider the compatibilities of the technology and evaluate its advantage to the firms prior to adoption. Lastly, (3) stakeholders support and competitors influence are also shown to affect SME leaders, the SME, and the technology itself in terms of supporting technology adoption. This research contributes to the literature by uncovering current condition and needs of SMEs for their technological transformation. For relevant stakeholders, targets of transformation might be achieved if the particular concerns of SMEs have been addressed.

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Competitive advantage to enhance internationalization and marketing performance woodcraft industry: A perspective of resource-based view theory

Journal of Project Management ◽

10.5267/j.jpm.2020.9.002 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 45-56 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

I Putu Gde Sukaatmadja ◽

Ni Nyoman Kerti Yasa ◽

Henny Rahyuda ◽

Made Setini ◽

Ida Bagus Agung Dharmanegara

Keyword(s):

Competitive Advantage ◽

Significant Influence ◽

Product Innovation ◽

Small And Medium Enterprises ◽

International Market ◽

Resource Based View ◽

Marketing Performance ◽

Industry Sector ◽

Medium Enterprises

The increasingly tight competition has caused problems for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in increasing their marketing performance. During the last few years, the marketing performance of SMEs operating in the Project woodcraft industry sector in the Badung Bali has moved downwards. The goal of this research is to develop knowledge in the fields of Strategic Management, specifically regarding product innovation to achieve a competitive advantage in an attempt to improve internationalization and marketing performance. The population in this research is all of the SMEs operating in the woodcraft industry sector and is based in Badung Bali. The sample size in this research is determined based on Slovin's formula and the total includes 100 units of SME operating in the woodcraft industry. The method used is the quantitative approach, which examines the role of competitive advantage in mediating the influence of product innovation on internationalization and marketing performance. Based on the research results, product innovation has a positive and significant influence on both, competitive advantage and internationalization. Product innovation and competitive advantage have positive and significant influences on marketing performance. Competitive advantage has a positive and significant influence on internationalization. Meanwhile, it has been revealed that competitive advantage can mediate the influence of product innovation on marketing performance and competitive advantage can mediate the influence of product innovation on the internationalization of SME operating in the Project woodcraft industry sector in Badung Bali. Based on these findings, the project woodcraft industry SME in Badung Bali is advised to be more innovative in producing their products, so that there would be an increase in marketing performance in the international market. It is also recommended for subsequent researchers to add in other variables, such as product quality and market orientation, to enrich the information attained.

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