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Bhaskaran, Suku

doi:10.1108/00070701311314237

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“…This demonstrated that rural SMEs rarely focus on organizational innovations (Humphreys et al, 2005). This is a weakness of rural SMEs operating in Molise since the literature highlights the great importance of networking for SMEs in the food sector and how firm size influences innovative behavior (O'Reilly et al, 2003;Colurcio et al, 2012;Olsen et al, 2012;Bhaskaran, 2013;Minarelli et al, 2014;Fanelli, 2018). Indeed, through alliances and collaboration, new product design and development and manufacturing capabilities are internalized (Banerjee, 2000).…”

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Rural Small and Medium Enterprises Development in Molise (Italy)

Fanelli

2018

European Countryside

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Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are a key economic sector in Molise, a region in central Italy, characterized by a high level of rurality. This paper uses descriptive survey research to discuss the findings of a study of the innovation process in a sample of SMEs located in rural areas of Molise. It explores the aims of the innovation and any barriers encountered. Data were collected from 30 respondents with the aid of an on-line questionnaire. The sample was drawn from a database made available by the Chambers of Commerce in Molise. The database includes 165 firms that, in recent years, have introduced innovative technologies. The findings of the study revealed that there is a high level of awareness of the importance of technology among the managing bodies of SMEs. Most rural firms prefer to use new production technologies and new processes, rather than invest in research and development activities. Furthermore, there is a low propensity to set up partnerships with other enterprises along the supply chain and to participate in collaborative networks designed to stimulate innovation. Most owners and/or managers interviewed lamented the lack of financial resources necessary to make technological innovations. They also highlighted the considerable difficulty in accessing public and private funding. The paper concludes with some brief prospects by recommending a few implications for policy. The results of this study are important for both researchers as well as those involved in small business (including government, agencies and owner/managers).

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Rural Small and Medium Enterprises Development in Molise (Italy)

Fanelli

2018

European Countryside

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“…However, most SMEs are still underutilizing the potential value of the internet by restricting its application for basic management tasks (Ramdani et al, 2013). SMEs are yet to embrace new technologies such as information communication technology (Chibelushi and Costello, 2009;Bhaskaran, 2013), internet (Simmons et al, 2007;Marasini et al, 2008), and the latest innovation in IoT (Wilkesmann and Wilkesmann, 2018).…”

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Adoption of internet of things among Malaysian halal agro-food SMEs and its challenges

Tarmizi¹,

Kamarulzaman²,

Rahman³

et al. 2020

Food Res.

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Safeguarding the high quality of halal food products is a new realm to explore with the advent of new technologies. The efficiency of food industry management has boosted the applicability of product traceability system with the aid of the internet of things (IoT). Traceability system with the use of IoT has facilitated food industry players in managing their product information along the supply chain. As one of the halal food industry key players, halal agro-food small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are reportedly yet to embrace the adoption of IoT. With IoT, halal agro-food SMEs supply chain has undoubtedly provided a trusted platform. However, halal related issues and scandals in the market are recurring persistently. Besides, the emergence of IoT in the agriculture sector requires active involvement by halal agro-food SMEs. Thus, the objective of this study was to investigate the adoption of IoT among Malaysian halal agro-food SMEs and its challenges. A self-administered questionnaire was employed to gather data from selected 158 halal agro-food SMEs. Descriptive analysis, mean score analysis, and Pearson correlation analysis were carried out to analyze the data. The results showed a lack of IoT adoption among halal agro-food SMEs in managing their business activities. The SMEs were also found to be low tech-savvy users of IoT in managing their halal products. Therefore, a vast improvement is needed in implementing IoT among Malaysian halal agro-food SMEs.

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“…According to Bhaskaran (2013), ICT adoption is an efficient strategy to help profitability and business growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), especially in the food sector. Moreover, a very recent study by Cane and Parra (2020) shows that digital platforms represent a useful tool for detecting and distributing products destined to become food waste.…”

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A multi-actor ICT platform for increasing sustainability and resilience of small-scale farmers after pandemic crisis

Cimino

Longo

Verteramo

2023

BFJ

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PurposeThis paper proposes an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) platform to increase the sustainability and resilience of smallholders to face supply chain disruptions in the event of COVID-like crises. The platform facilitates interactions between smallholders and buyers, workers and freight transport companies in agri-food ecosystems. Furthermore, this research work presents the implementation of the freight transport companies’ platform module.Design/methodology/approachThe research work begins with a literature review aiming at analyzing current available ICT solutions supporting smallholders and other actors in the agri-food supply chain. This analysis identifies the research gaps which have to be filled by the platform. Then, the authors proceed with the analysis of the operational scenarios of each platform actor by interacting with experts and operators working in the agri-food sector. The results of such analysis resulted in a comprehensive, unambiguous and consistent set of specification being used to define the platform structure and modules architecture. The platform modules have been developed by using the web-application framework Laravel.FindingsPreliminary tests show that the proposed platform is usable and promises to improve the resilience and economic, social and environmental sustainability of agri-food supply chains, with a focus on smallholders.Originality/valueThe research work allows players in the agri-food supply chain and in particular small local producers to react and mitigate the impact of COVID-like crises through development of a platform in which smallholders, citizens (buyers and workers) and freight transport companies are simultaneously present.

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Cited by 23 publications

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Rural Small and Medium Enterprises Development in Molise (Italy)

Rural Small and Medium Enterprises Development in Molise (Italy)

Adoption of internet of things among Malaysian halal agro-food SMEs and its challenges

A multi-actor ICT platform for increasing sustainability and resilience of small-scale farmers after pandemic crisis

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