Eco-innovation determinants in manufacturing SMEs: Systematic review and research directions

Pacheco, Diego Augusto de Jesus; Caten, Carla Schwengber ten; Jung, Carlos Fernando; Ribeiro, José Luís Duarte; Navas, Helena V. G.; Cruz‐Machado, V.

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.11.049

Cited by 194 publications

(132 citation statements)

References 44 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

114

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…Knowing that information sources are associated with the technology factor, as in Triguero et al [58], and observing the variables used in this study, they are found to have a significant and positive influence on technology, as demonstrated in the study by Lee et al [66], which, based on open innovation, reveals empirically the positive impact of external sources of information on innovation. Pacheco et al [107] provided a systematic literature review on eco-innovation determinants in manufacturing SMEs, identifying the available resources (e.g., people, technology, and know-how) as the most important determinant factor. This is justified by the fact that eco-innovation requires an investment in qualified human capital, as well as the acquisition of technology or knowledge.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Eco-Innovation Influencers: Unveiling the Role of Lean Management Principles Adoption

2019

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This study analyzes the determinant factors of eco-innovation, considering business units with different levels of technological intensity (high technology versus low technology). It aims, in the first instance, to complement the approach on the determinants of eco-innovation in the existent literature by incorporating the novelty related to the analysis of the effects arising from the adoption of the lean management principles. Specifically, it aims to analyze the effects of the previously referred to determinant factors both on the economic performance and on the innovative performance of Portuguese industrial and service companies with different levels of technological intensity (high-tech versus low-tech). The conceptual model presented is of an innovative nature, since it includes four groups of determinant factors present in the literature, namely technology, market, public policies, and cooperation relationships, and adds a fifth group of determinant factors still to be explored empirically concerning the adoption of lean management principles. In the empirical approach, five research hypotheses arising from the literature review are tested, using secondary data collected from the Community Innovation Survey (CIS)—CIS 2010 for a total sample of 334 companies, made up of 95 high-tech companies and 239 low-tech companies. The conceptual model is tested using a logistic regression method, which indicated a suitable accuracy and reliability for the purposes of empirical tests. The empirical evidence confirms that most of the groups of determinants previously identified in the literature have a significant influence on eco-innovation. In addition, the empirical evidence obtained here indicates a positive and significant effect of lean management principles on eco-innovation.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Eco-Innovation Influencers: Unveiling the Role of Lean Management Principles Adoption

2019

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…To improve the methodological rigorousness of reviews of management, Gast et al (2017) followed SLR to consolidate literature in the field of sustainable ecological entrepreneurship and identified drivers of engagement in sustainable entrepreneurship and provided an integrative framework. Pacheco et al (2017) carried out a systematic review of the last 24 years literature to develop a solid knowledge base to help in identifying the determinants of ecological innovation in SMEs and related strategies. Bossle et al (2016) applied SLR for identifying main drivers & motivation for adoption of ecological innovation because of its specificity related to the research question.…”

Section: Methodology Used: Systematic Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Drivers of Sustainability Practices and SMEs: A Systematic Literature Review

Yadav¹,

Gupta²,

Rani³

et al. 2018

EJSD

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Formal SMEs contribute up to 60% of total employment and up to 40% of GDP in emerging economies (World Bank, 2015). Globalization council (2009) study reveals that SMEs have more flexibility than MNCs to easily adapt and change to meet important environmental & social targets. Thus, with the right strategy, SMEs can offer both economic prosperity and environmental protection. This raises an important question as to what drives SMEs to consider sustainability in their practices? The article aims at presenting a comprehensive list of numerous drivers identified globally by various researchers using the research technique of systematic literature review. The study intends to contribute to the knowledge base by providing comprehensive state-of-the-art views and findings in the area sustainability practices and their drivers particularly in the context of SMEs.

show abstract

“…Moreover, knowledge sharing is found to have a direct and positive association with green innovation processes and a positive impact on the development of eco-innovation by firms [38]. In addition, green innovation processes are alternatives to production and consumption that involve knowledge sharing among partners or employees, green innovation process research and development, and cooperation with suppliers [39]. Therefore, a very strong direct relationship between green innovation processes and eco-innovation is created.…”

Section: Theoretical Implicationsmentioning

confidence: 95%

Eco-Innovation in Circular Agri-Business

Shih

Lee

et al. 2018

Sustainability

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This study constructs a theory of eco-innovation in circular agri-business. Although previous studies have discussed eco-innovation in circular agri-business, they did not address eco-innovation from the perspective of a closed-loop sustainable supply chain. Hence, this study applied the fuzzy TOPSIS method to conduct the analysis and determine the interrelationship between eco-innovation and the closed-loop concept. The results are consistent with the theory and a significant improvement in terms of the decisive attributes. The findings suggest that improving water management, relationships with suppliers, knowledge sharing, environmental management systems, and new product and service development are the most effective and efficient ways to build eco-innovation in circular agri-business. The managerial and theoretical implications are discussed.

show abstract

Eco-innovation determinants in manufacturing SMEs: Systematic review and research directions

Cited by 194 publications

References 44 publications

Eco-Innovation Influencers: Unveiling the Role of Lean Management Principles Adoption

Eco-Innovation Influencers: Unveiling the Role of Lean Management Principles Adoption

Drivers of Sustainability Practices and SMEs: A Systematic Literature Review

Eco-Innovation in Circular Agri-Business

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About