The current world changes rapidly. This period of great and rapid transformations is known as the IV Industrial Revolution which is characterized by the fact that industries, processes and stocks are linked in a network globally. It is demonstrated in this article with historical foundations...

Regarding the spatial impact of digitalization, the concern is often expressed that rural areas and the companies located there are disadvantaged by a digital divide compared to urban regions. Against this background, this paper explores the role of the urban/rural location of a small firm in...

Purpose: This study's aim was to gain insight into the transformative skills of business leaders in the South African manufacturing sector to drive their business' digital transformation process. Technology recources lead digital transformation requires skills not understood by leadership. Cloud...

Introduction -- Section I. Understanding the Emerging 4IR World -- Chapter 1. The Road to 4IR (4th Industrial Revolution) -- Chapter 2. Managing in the 4IR world -- Chapter 3: Business Concepts in Globalization -- Section II: 4IR Strategy and Analytics -- Chapter 4. Strategizing using Technology...