Governance of Industry 4.0 policies: making knowledge services accessible for SMEs

Larrea, Miren; Estensoro, Miren

doi:10.1080/00343404.2021.1954612

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“…, 2020). The importance that I4.0 regional policies should assign to KIBS has been similarly emphasized (De Propris and Bellandi, 2021; Larrea and Estensoro, 2021; Vaillant et al. , 2021).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Where SMEs are concerned, in particular, recent research has discussed the potential relevance of KIBS (and of the institutional and environmental context in which they operate) to an effective process of I4.0 adoption (Benitez et al, 2020;Crupi et al, 2020;Pagano et al, 2020). The importance that I4.0 regional policies should assign to KIBS has been similarly emphasized (De Propris and Bellandi, 2021;Larrea and Estensoro, 2021;Vaillant et al, 2021).…”

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Leveraging on intra- and inter-organizational collaboration in Industry 4.0 adoption for knowledge creation and innovation

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Capestro

Maria

et al. 2023

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PurposeThis paper aims to investigate the impact of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies on knowledge creation for innovation purposes by assessing the relationships among the variety of I4.0 technologies adopted (breadth I4.0), the penetration of these technologies within the firm’s value chain activities (depth I4.0) and the mediating role of both internal (inter-functional (IF)) and external [with knowledge-intensive business services (KIBS)] collaborations in this process.Design/methodology/approachThe study employed a quantitative research design. By administering a survey to entrepreneurs, chief operation officers or managers in charge of the operational and technological processes of Italian manufacturing firms, the authors collected 137 useful questionnaires. To test this study's theoretical framework and hypotheses, the authors ran regression and mediation analyses.FindingsFirst, the results highlight the positive link between breadth I4.0 and depth I4.0. Moreover, the results show the key role played by increased collaboration among the firm’s business functions and by relationships with KIBS in creating knowledge to innovate processes and products when I4.0 technologies are adopted.Research limitations/implicationsThe variety of I4.0 technologies adopted enables a firm to use such technologies in various value chain activities. However, the penetration of I4.0 into the firm’s value chain activities (depth I4.0) does not per se directly imply the production of new knowledge, for which a firm needs internal collaboration among different business functions, in particular with the production area, or collaboration with external partners that favor I4.0 implementation, such as KIBS.Practical implicationsTo achieve innovation goals by creating new knowledge, especially in the manufacturing industries, firms should encourage internal and external collaboration when I4.0 technologies are adopted. Moreover, policy makers should not only consider fiscal incentives for the adoption of such technologies, but also encourage the building of networks between adopting firms and external actors.Originality/valueThe study is one of the first attempt that provides empirical evidence of how I4.0 enables the creation of knowledge to innovate processes and products, highlighting the relevance of collaboration both within the company and with external partners.

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Leveraging on intra- and inter-organizational collaboration in Industry 4.0 adoption for knowledge creation and innovation

Bettiol

Capestro

Maria

et al. 2023

EJIM

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“…Finally, we cannot imagine all the above without more research looking at the role, nature, and form of governance and leadership that is necessary at times of so radical a transformation. Research is needed to unpack multilevel governance and place leadership (Beer et al, 2019;Bianchi & Labory, 2019;Labory & Bianchi, 2021, in this issue;Larrea & Estensoro, 2021, in this issue) with case studies that analyse both successful and less successful stories. Such qualitative work will help build a deeper understanding of a policy approach that is appraising the importance of different tiers of governance and the involvement of different stakeholders.…”

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“…This requires building platforms that join relevant actors across industry and technological or transversal (e.g., skills) coordinates (Hassink et al, 2019;Harrison et al, 2020). A leadership for transition would therefore entail a nested governance of change that includes strategic stewardship at the national level and more tailored, place-based policymaking at the regional and local levels (Labory & Bianchi, 2021, in this issue;Larrea & Estensoro, 2021, in this issue).…”

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Regions beyond Industry 4.0

Propris

Bellandi

2021

Regional Studies

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This special issue presents a collection of papers that explore from different angles the opportunities and challenges that Industry 4.0 poses to regions and cities. Papers investigate issues concerning: regional economies' potential in creating new technologies by mapping the regional distribution of technological innovation capabilities and technological adoption; the implications for jobs and labour markets of the related regional socio-economic shocks; and how the awareness and adoption of such technologies are transforming regions and places. Transversally, the role of policy, agency and stakeholders will be pulled out with current examples of visionary strategies and practical instrumental policies that are actively supporting firms, regions, and places to embrace and drive a transformation that is as testing as it is inevitable.

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Creative Continuation: An Alternative Perspective on Innovation and Society

Knudsen

2023

Palgrave Debates in Business and Management

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Governance of Industry 4.0 policies: making knowledge services accessible for SMEs

Cited by 11 publications

References 27 publications

Leveraging on intra- and inter-organizational collaboration in Industry 4.0 adoption for knowledge creation and innovation

Leveraging on intra- and inter-organizational collaboration in Industry 4.0 adoption for knowledge creation and innovation

Regions beyond Industry 4.0

Creative Continuation: An Alternative Perspective on Innovation and Society

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