Manuscript type: Research paper. Research aims: This paper aims to investigate what factors influence the intention of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Saudi Arabia to adopt the electronic data interchange (EDI). Design/Methodology/Approach: A survey involving 269 SMEs in Saudi Arabia was...

E-commerce becomes important factor of success for both large organizations and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as it helps to reduce transaction cost, approach larger untapped markets and avoid intermediaries. However, the published research has mainly focused on the role of e-commerce in...

The purpose of this exploratory study is the examination of the complex interactions among variables that affect the performance of European manufacturing SMEs by using a hierarchical log linear model. In the present study, firm performance is empirically measured in terms of turnover growth....

The current study aims at investigating the relationship between e-business growth and e-business enablers and barriers by SMEs in Jordanian communication sector. More specifically, the study attempts to identify factors associated with SMEs' adoption of e-business, including barriers and...

Industry 4.0 and the rapid evolution of the technological landscape have significantly impacted company value creation of. This study analyzed the determining factors influencing the digitalization of micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Ibero-America. Data were collected from...

A business's decision for utilizing a technology is based on reviewing the factors influencing this utilization and its advantages. Technology deployment greatly affects the way business is conducted, the optimality of resource utilization and Increase in the business's competitive advantage....

The aim of our paper is to identify how entrepreneurs from European Union (EU) countries use information and communications technologies (ICTs) in their business activities. We also propose to identify if there are differences in the use of ICTs by entrepreneurs, according to level of economic...

During the recent period, the scientific literature has highlighted the role of E-commerce in business development and growth. In this article we revisit the specifics of E-commerce adoption, focusing on the case of Romanian SMEs. Using the online questionnaire survey method and the principal...

The objective of this study is to analyze electronic commerce as a competitive factor for micro-, small-, and mid-sized companies, in the commercial sector in the State of Durango. To achieve the objective, interviews with business owners of this sector were developed to gather the necessary...

Aim: This study investigates the digital gap in enterprises (particularly SMEs) and introduces the Digital Gap Benchmarking Model as a solution to bridge this gap and enhance their digital transformation processes. Design / Research methods: The research employs a narrative literature review of...