Global scaling by SMEs: Role of innovation and technology

Osano, Hezron Mogaka

doi:10.1080/26437015.2023.2201896

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“…Few SMEs have managed to exploit the opportunities advanced by the current digital technologies. There are barriers that the digital technologies have cleared for an average SME especially the ability to reach a variety of financial services and digital transformation and entrepreneurship (Osano, 2023). Some of the Jua Kali artisans have smart phones and can easily download most of the digital applications for free and customise them to their business management.…”

Section: Significance Of Digital Skills To the Jua Kali Sectormentioning

confidence: 99%

Digital Skills and the Use of Digital Platforms in the Informal Sector: A Case Study Among Jua Kali Artisans in Nairobi in Kenya

Momanyi,

Rasugu Riechi,

Khatete

2024

IJRVET

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Context: For many businesses, one of the key indicators in their management is the adaptation of Information Technology in their operations. In Kenya, there has been a phenomenal growth in access to mobile phones, by June 2023, over 66 million mobile phones were connected to various telecommunication operators of which 58.3% were smart phones constituting 67.1% of internet connections. There are many digital technologies which can be adapted to facilitate the processing, dissemination, and access of information. The modern world has become competitive due to the uptake of Information Technology as one of the main business management skill, with the availability of smart phones and many applications that are easily available and easy to use. One of the main beneficiaries of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) is the Jua Kali artisans who are a key player in the Kenyan economy. Entrepreneurial competencies help the growth of businesses along the dimension of innovation. Kenya intends to entrench the use of Information Technology for public service delivery, business, skills, and innovation. The Jua Kali sector cannot be ignored, it contributes more than 80% of the total employment in Kenya. Approach: This research was carried out in the Eastlands of Nairobi, Kenya. Data were collected using a questionnaire, an interview and observation schedule. The study used an interview schedule to collect data from Jua Kali artisans carrying out their artisan businesses in the Eastlands of Nairobi and a questionnaire survey to collect data from a sample of identified Nairobi residents who had engaged an artisan to work for them six months prior to the research. Findings: The research established that most Jua Kali artisans acquired their skills in the Jua Kali sector by apprenticeship (86.3%) while a small percentage (12.7%) trained in Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) institutions while a further one percent were trained by their former employers. Most of the artisans had attained the basic formal education qualifications i.e. primary education (27.9%) and secondary education (47.6%). The Chi-square (χ²) test was used to test the relationship between use of the basic social media digital platforms in business management and the formal education attained by artisans owning artisan businesses. Conclusion: At 0.05 level of significance (α) the research established that there is a significant relationship between the adaptation of digital platforms in business management and the formal education attained by the artisans.

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Section: Significance Of Digital Skills To the Jua Kali Sectormentioning

confidence: 99%

Digital Skills and the Use of Digital Platforms in the Informal Sector: A Case Study Among Jua Kali Artisans in Nairobi in Kenya

Momanyi,

Rasugu Riechi,

Khatete

2024

IJRVET

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“…• Comprehensive insight into, and optimization of, supply networks are facilitated by Industry 4.0. Real-time data exchange, predictive analytics, and intelligent logistics converge to refine supply chain management, truncating lead times and abating inventory expenses (Osano, 2023). (Chunthasiri et al, 2023).…”

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“…In essence, the collaborative fabric binding Industry 4.0 and entrepreneurial ecosystems is underscored as pivotal. This synergy not only champions innovation but also nurtures growth, creating a fertile milieu wherein a diverse array of stakeholders collaboratively forges ahead, driving technological and entrepreneurial advancements (Evans & Miklosik, 2023;Osano, 2023).…”

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Industry 4.0 and Its Impact on Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: An Examination of Trends and Key Implications

Kumar,

Kaur,

Erceg

et al. 2023

JOTE

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In the burgeoning nexus between Industry 4.0 and entrepreneurial ecosystems, a transformative and disruptive dynamic has been observed. Defined by the integration of digital technologies into traditional sectors, Industry 4.0 has been found to alter the way in which entrepreneurs conceptualize, function, and collaborate. This review elucidates salient outcomes and implications of such intersections. Paramount among the findings are the proliferation of companies operating within the Industry 4.0 paradigm, the emergence of hubs centred on collaborative innovation, and the rising prominence of industry-specific ecosystems. Startups have been identified as pivotal in effecting supply chain transformations, embedding sustainability, and fostering digital talent. For practitioners navigating this terrain, it is imperative to champion digital metamorphosis, forge strategic partnerships, underscore the primacy of sustainable practices, and nurture digital expertise. Corporate alliances, ecosystem synergies, and opportunities in the global marketplace have been underscored as potent avenues for expansion and ingenuity. Furthermore, a marked influence of Industry 4.0 on the resilience and adaptability of entrepreneurial ecosystems has been discerned. The confluence of such technologies and ecosystems has been posited as offering an unprecedented juncture for both nascent and established businesses to spur economic progress, tackle pressing global challenges, and cultivate a robust culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.

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Factors influencing small handicraft enterprises to adopt technological innovation: insights from Pakistani handicraft enterprises

Shafi,

Zoya,

Fauzi

et al. 2024

Asian Journal of Technology Innovation

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Global scaling by SMEs: Role of innovation and technology

Cited by 7 publications

References 54 publications

Digital Skills and the Use of Digital Platforms in the Informal Sector: A Case Study Among Jua Kali Artisans in Nairobi in Kenya

Digital Skills and the Use of Digital Platforms in the Informal Sector: A Case Study Among Jua Kali Artisans in Nairobi in Kenya

Industry 4.0 and Its Impact on Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: An Examination of Trends and Key Implications

Factors influencing small handicraft enterprises to adopt technological innovation: insights from Pakistani handicraft enterprises

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