Digital Platforms as a Fertile Ground for the Economic Sustainability of Startups: Assaying Scenarios, Actions, Plans, and Players
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(16), С. 7139 - 7139
Опубликована: Авг. 20, 2024
This
study
examines
the
transformative
role
of
digital
platforms
in
fostering
sustainable
entrepreneurship
within
emerging
economies.
We
argue
that
transcend
mere
communication
channels,
acting
as
catalysts
for
innovation
and
collaboration
among
startups,
thereby
driving
economic,
social,
environmental
progress.
Our
framework
emphasizes
platform-enabled
navigating
unique
challenges
opportunities
presented
by
these
dynamic
markets.
adopt
a
dual
lens,
using
mixed-methods
approach
to
analyze
development
trends
through
prism
reframes
discourse
on
technology-driven
development,
acknowledging
unidirectional
flow
platform
adoption
from
developed
nations.
The
research
need
prioritizing
sustainability
standards
regions.
Furthermore,
we
delve
into
interplay
between
with
following
three
objectives:
(1)
deciphering
drivers
platform–startup
interaction
goals,
(2)
formulating
policies
maximize
benefits
while
mitigating
risks,
(3)
developing
actionable
strategies
stakeholders
cultivate
thriving
ecosystem
platform-based
ventures.
findings
this
reveal
six
key
uncertainties
will
shape
future
trajectories
ecosystems,
particularly
These
encompass
following:
social
standards,
ongoing
education
mobile
application
utilization,
global
market
access,
competitiveness
value
creation.
Several
alternative
scenarios
have
been
constructed
based
uncertainties,
including
advancements
technologies,
conditions
evolving
consumer
behaviors,
heightened
emphasis
corporate
responsibility,
paradigm
shift
towards
collaborative
business
models.
A
comprehensive
supportive
interventions
has
proposed
facilitate
realization
scenarios.
Moreover,
analysis
underscores
pivotal
roles
providers
startups
landscape.
Язык: Английский
Barriers to innovation in Brazilian small- and medium-sized enterprises
Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 13, 2025
Purpose
This
research
investigates
the
barriers
impeding
innovation
within
small-
and
medium-sized
enterprises
(SMEs)
in
Brazil,
exploring
54
innovation-related
categorized
into
six
distinct
groups
to
offer
substantial
insights
analyses
pertinent
decision-makers,
researchers
SMEs.
Design/methodology/approach
employed
a
mixed
quantitative
exploratory
approach,
utilizing
fuzzy
Delphi,
analytic
hierarchy
process
(AHP)
decision-making
trial
evaluation
laboratory
(DEMATEL)
methods.
The
Delphi
method
confirmed
categories
through
analysis,
AHP
ranked
validated
obstacles
DEMATEL
identified
causal
connections
among
top-priority
barriers.
Findings
Out
of
barriers,
23
significantly
impacted
“Financing
Financial”
category
was
most
significant
barrier,
with
“Access
Financing”
being
critical
impediment.
barrier
influence
“Instability
Fiscal
Policies,”
highest
priority
“Survival
Priority
Business,”
identifying
government’s
unstable
fiscal
policy
as
principal
confronting
SMEs
Brazil.
Originality/value
primary
challenges
for
Brazilian
center
on
financing,
policies
maintaining
ongoing
operations.
By
addressing
these
fostering
resilient
business
environment,
SMEs’
capabilities
competitiveness
can
be
enhanced,
serving
key
drivers
sustainable
economic
growth
fluctuating
conditions.
study
contributes
literature
by
highlighting
validating
main
SME
innovation,
providing
highly
relevant
information
about
process.
Язык: Английский
An Integrated Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Model for Identifying Complexity Drivers in the Oil and Gas Supply Chain
Supply Chain Analytics,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
10, С. 100104 - 100104
Опубликована: Фев. 27, 2025
Язык: Английский
Marketing in the Metaverse Through MCDM Methods and Statistics
Advances in marketing, customer relationship management, and e-services book series,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 249 - 266
Опубликована: Дек. 13, 2024
The
aim
of
this
chapter
is
to
explicate
the
fundamental
advantages
MCDM
methods
in
addressing
diverse
marketing
challenges
through
use
statistical
techniques.
list
examples
included
household
and
consumer
panel
data
on
product
purchases
survey
demand
models
based
micro-economic
theory.
Integrating
with
techniques
metaverse
can
lead
marketers
better
outcomes
their
efforts
by
making
more
informed
robust
decisions.
Although
process
generally
similar
those
other
approaches,
there
are
differences
how
information
alternatives,
criteria,
relative
importance
(weight)
criteria
provided,
identified,
analyzed.
It
could
be
said
that
consists
a
series
stages
from
defining
problem
identifying
best
alternatives.
Язык: Английский