scholarly journals Critical Success Factors in Implementing IT in MSMEs

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (63) ◽  
pp. 3-14
Author(s):  
Nestor Alberto Zapata Márquez ◽  
José Melchor Medina Quintero ◽  
Francisco Isaí Morales Sáenz ◽  
Demian Abrego Almazán
Keyword(s):  
Small Businesses ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Statistical Analysis Tool ◽  
Internal Relations ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises

echnological innovation grows by leaps and bounds, becoming a key element in the development of any activity in society today. At the business level, the proper use of technological tools provides a clear competitive advantage over establishments that do not have them, or, failing that, over small businesses that are unable to optimize their use. From the above, the objective of this research is to determine the critical success factors that influence the level of implementation of information technologies within micro and small enterprises in the northeastern region of Mexico. For this reason, a questionnaire was applied to 128 owners and managers, using factor analysis with SPSS version 24 as a statistical analysis tool. The results show that there are seven factors that influence the implementation of technology, among them: i) favorable internal relations, ii) adoption, iii) decision making and iv) cost.

scholarly journals Identification of the relationships between critical success factors, barriers and practices for lean implementation in a small company

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 232-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laís Pereira ◽  
Guilherme Tortorella
Keyword(s):  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Small Company ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Lean Implementation ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Multi Criteria Analysis

This article aims to identify how the critical success factors (CSF), barriers and practices for lean manufacturing (LM) implementation in a small company are related. For this, the CSF, barriers and practices of LM related to small companies were initially consolidated from a literature review. Through semi-structured interviews and focus groups with the leaders of a small electronics manufacturing company in lean implementation, the relationships were evaluated and ranked through the incorporation of a multi-criteria analysis tool. The integration of a multi-criteria analysis tool into qualitative research methods (focused groups, semi-structured interviews and participatory observation) allowed quantifying these relationships in order to identify convergent efforts for a successful LM implementation. Existing frameworks for lean implementation are targeted at larger companies, disregarding the specific small company context. This study provides a guide to assist LM implementation in small manufacturing companies. Furthermore, the greater understanding of these relationships enables managers to anticipate potential problems, allowing a more successful implementation.

scholarly journals Overcoming the Challenge of Cooperating with Competitors: Critical Success Factors of Interorganizational Systems Implementation

10.28945/3330 ◽  
2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nitza Geri
Keyword(s):  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Theory Of Constraints ◽  
Success Factor ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Information Systems Management ◽  
Competitive Position ◽  
Tel Aviv ◽  
Critical Success

The growing phenomenon of competitors that use a common interorganizational system (IOS) raises challenging strategic and organizational issues. Sometimes organizations join IOS initiatives although it seems to weaken their competitive position. This paper analyzes, in retrospect, the fully automated Tel-Aviv Continuous Trading system (TACT) implemented by the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) and its members, about a decade after its inauguration. It examines TACT's organizational feasibility and its critical success factors, using the Theory of Constraints (TOC) as a theoretical basis. The paper provides a comprehensive analysis of one system, including the point of view of both the initiator (TASE) and the participants (TASE members). TACT's implementation complexity was further escalated since all users had to convert to it simultaneously. Therefore, intensive cooperation was required, especially between Israel's five largest banks, which had seemingly faced a value paradox of IOS, since TACT was supposed to undermine their competitive position by reducing customer lock-in. This study contributes to the informing science transdiscipline by extending its applicability to interorganizational contexts, and by introducing the Theory of Constraints as an effective analysis tool that can be integrated within the informing science framework. It emphasizes the importance of a neutral managing intermediary, provides guidelines for successful IOS implementation, and suggests that the main critical success factor is information systems management skills.

Can critical success factors of small businesses in emerging markets advance UN Sustainable Development Goals?

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ogechi Adeola ◽  
Prince Gyimah ◽  
Kingsley Opoku Appiah ◽  
Robert N. Lussier
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Emerging Markets ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Development Goals

PurposeThis study contributes to answering the question, can critical success factors of small businesses in emerging markets advance United Nation (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Specifically, this study aims to explore the critical factors contributing to the success of small businesses and ultimately the UN SDGs in the emerging market of Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachThe design is survey research testing the Lussier success vs failure prediction model for small businesses in Nigeria. The methodology includes a logistic regression model to better understand and predict the factors that contribute to success or failure using a data set of 201 small businesses in Nigeria.FindingsThe findings support the validity of the Lussier model (p = 0.000) in Nigeria as the model accurately predicted 84.4% of the small businesses as successful or failed with a high R-square value (R = 0.540). The most significant factors (t-values < 0.05) that predict the success or failure of businesses support the findings that business owners that start with adequate capital, keep records and financial controls, use professional advice, have better product/service timing, and have parents who own businesses can increase the probability of success.Practical implicationsThe study provides a list of critical success factors contributing to the growth of small business in Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa. The findings can help entrepreneurs avoid failure and advance UN SDGs 1, 2, 8 and 10. Implications for current and future entrepreneurs, public agencies, consultants, educators, policymakers, suppliers and investors are discussed.Originality/valueThis is the first study to determine the factors that contribute to the success or failure of small businesses in Nigeria using the Lussier model. It also discusses how to advance four of the UN sustainability goals. Results support the Lussier model's global validity that can be used in both emerging and developed markets, and it contributes to the development of theory.

Critical Success Factors in the Integration of Information Technologies in the Supply Chain

2020 ◽  
pp. 200-225
Author(s):  
Rubén Jesús Pérez López ◽  
Jesús Everardo Olguín Tiznado ◽  
Claudia Camargo Wilson ◽  
Juan Andrés López Barreras ◽  
María Mojarro Magaña ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Production Processes ◽  
Information And Communication

This chapter presents a meta-analysis to determine the Critical Success Factors (CSF) involved in the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Supply Chains (SC), which are relevant to increase the probability of success if organizations implement ICT in their production processes within their SC. A literature search on databases such as Emerald, Elsevier, SpringerLink, EBSCO, and Google Scholar found 26 CSF, of which 12 were considered the most reported in the 42 articles reviewed.

scholarly journals A BRIEF REVIEW FOR E-COMMERCE AND THE CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miraç AYDIN ◽  
Mustafa Batuhan AYHAN
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Electronic Commerce ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Multi Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Payment Methods ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Over Time

Along with the rapid development of information technologies, traditional trade has moved to electronic area.   Today, many business activities are performed in electronic environment. Since electronic commerce is rapid and easily reachable, it has begun to attract much more attention by consumers and businesses over time. In this study, a brief review about e-commerce is provided. Eight different tools which can be used in e-commerce are explained. Seven types of e-commerce are classified. In addition, nine payment methods of e-commerce are elaborated. Furthermore, the importance of customer satisfaction is highlighted. Based on this, three main critical success factors including eight sub-factors are structured in a hierarchical form to aid the companies in e-commerce. This study aims to examine the hot topic of e-commerce with different aspects. Furthermore, it sets a well-organized base in order to decide the best e-commerce company regarding the critical success factors explained in this study. In further steps, a multi criteria decision making method can be applied to specify the best e-commerce company.

Critical Success Factors for Twinning Measure

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franka Cadée ◽  
Marianne J. Nieuwenhuijze ◽  
Antoine L. M. Lagro-Janssen ◽  
Raymond de Vries
Keyword(s):  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Critical Success

Critical Success Factors in Russian R&D Projects in the Real Economy

2010 ◽  
pp. 41-61
Author(s):  
V. Andreev
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Real Economy ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Industrial Products ◽  
Successful Development ◽  
The Real ◽  
Critical Success

The article discusses the concept of "success" in relation to innovative business and its performance. The quantity of innovative projects that can consistently overcome the stages of the innovation process to achieve the desired result is defined. The author presents the results of empirical research of successful and unsuccessful projects of leading Russian innovative companies in various industries, identifies key factors of successful development of new industrial products.

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