In Germany, the productivity of professional services, a sector dominated by micro and small firms, declined by 40 percent between 1995 and 2014. This productivity decline also holds true for professional services in other European countries. Using a German firm-level dataset of 700,000...

This book critically examines the concept of "supply chain agility" (SCA) in a novel context, shedding light on its implications for executives and professionals. While much literature has explored SCA in manufacturing, this book pioneers a comprehensive exploration of its application in the...

Digital servitization barriers of medical technology firms: an exploratory study -- Drone-basedWarehouse Inventory Management with IoT for Perishables -- Capability of Service Innovation – What SMEs can learn from Start-ups -- Application Possibilities of Artificial Intelligence in a Renewable...