The mediating role of open innovation in enhancing the Saudi food industry’s integration into the global value chain DOI Open Access

Abdullah A. Aljofi,

Mazen Mohammed Farea

International Journal of ADVANCED AND APPLIED SCIENCES, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(2), P. 181 - 190

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

This study examines the integration of Saudi food industry into Global Value Chain (GVC) by assessing influence key external factors, including Trade Policy (TP), Digital Business (DB), Collaborative Partnerships (CP), Ethical Issues (EI), and Sustainability Environment (SE). Open Innovation (OI) is analyzed as a mediating factor linking these elements to GVC participation. Using structural equation modeling (SEM), data from 178 decision-makers in sector reveal that while factors significantly impact participation, their effect primarily channeled through OI. OI facilitates knowledge sharing, technology adoption, collaboration, serving critical enabler integration. These findings underscore transformative role leveraging enhance competitiveness, aligning with Vision 2030's economic diversification objectives. The emphasizes need for policymakers leaders promote initiatives strengthen global positioning industry.

Language: Английский

The mediating role of open innovation in enhancing the Saudi food industry’s integration into the global value chain DOI Open Access

Abdullah A. Aljofi,

Mazen Mohammed Farea

International Journal of ADVANCED AND APPLIED SCIENCES, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(2), P. 181 - 190

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

This study examines the integration of Saudi food industry into Global Value Chain (GVC) by assessing influence key external factors, including Trade Policy (TP), Digital Business (DB), Collaborative Partnerships (CP), Ethical Issues (EI), and Sustainability Environment (SE). Open Innovation (OI) is analyzed as a mediating factor linking these elements to GVC participation. Using structural equation modeling (SEM), data from 178 decision-makers in sector reveal that while factors significantly impact participation, their effect primarily channeled through OI. OI facilitates knowledge sharing, technology adoption, collaboration, serving critical enabler integration. These findings underscore transformative role leveraging enhance competitiveness, aligning with Vision 2030's economic diversification objectives. The emphasizes need for policymakers leaders promote initiatives strengthen global positioning industry.

Language: Английский

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