Bundling and exporting: Evidence from German SMEs

Aquilante, Tommaso; Vendrell‐Herrero, Ferran

doi:10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.03.059

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“…Previous studies had dealt with the effects of servitization and internationalization on the performance of an enterprise in a fragmented manner (Cano-Kollmann et al. , 2016; Aquilante and Vendrell-Herrero, 2021). However, the present study extended the idea and applied it to investigate how manufacturing SMEs could improve their performances by internationalizing their businesses by developing a process of servitization, thus adding value to the body of literature (Shleha et al ., 2023).…”

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Business hybrid offerings by manufacturing SMEs: impact of servitization on internationalization of manufacturing SMEs

Chatterjee

Chaudhuri

Vrontis

2023

IMR

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PurposeThis study examines the significance of the hybrid offerings of servitization by manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This study also examines why and how hybrid offerings matter for manufacturing SMEs. The study also investigates the moderating role of risk-taking ability (RA) and technology turbulence (TT) on manufacturing SMEs' performance.Design/methodology/approachThis study has used literature from the areas of servitization, hybrid offerings and internationalization related to SMEs. Also, with the help of theories and literature, a model has been developed conceptually. This model has been validated using a structural equation modeling (SEM) technique on survey data collected from manufacturing SMEs.FindingsThis study finds the significance of manufacturing SMEs' servitization for internationalization effort. Also, this study highlights the moderating impacts of RA and TT on the performance of manufacturing SMEs.Research limitations/implicationsThis study provides valuable inputs to the management of SMEs, especially practitioners that are involved in formulating strategies for hybrid offerings, including servitization activities for the manufacturing SMEs. This study also contributes to the overall body of literature on hybrid offering and servitization.Originality/valueThe study adds values to the overall body of literature for both servitization and internationalization. This study focuses mainly on the significance of hybrid offerings, including servitization by the manufacturing SMEs. Few studies have dealt with such hybrid offerings by manufacturing SMEs as part of the SMEs' internationalization effort. Thus, this study can be considered unique. Moreover, the study investigates the moderating role of RA and TT for SME performance, which adds value toward the body of knowledge in the extant literature.

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Business hybrid offerings by manufacturing SMEs: impact of servitization on internationalization of manufacturing SMEs

Chatterjee

Chaudhuri

Vrontis

2023

IMR

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“…In particular, Fernandes and Winters (2021) studied the influence of political factors (Brexit referendum) as a quasi-natural experiment to study the impact of exchange rate shocks and uncertainty on the prices and volumes of export traffic for Portuguese exporters. One should mention that examining the problems of the impact of certain factors on exports, the researchers concluded that the combination of goods and services is closely linked to the level of export intensity (Aquilante & Vendrell-Herrero, 2021). Based on a study of six global management indicators as explanatory factors for exports and their components, Bah et al (2021) have found that political stability, the rule of law, control of corruption, voice, and accountability have a positive effect on export performance.…”

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Optimization of the Export Structure in Transport Companies: A Case Study

Шпак¹,

Двуліт²,

Maznyk³

et al. 2023

CEBR

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With the increasing complexity of economic systems caused by the intensification of European integration processes and general globalisation trend, the problems of ensuring the optimal operation of transport companies are becoming especially important. Given these facts, the article's purpose is to develop and test a structural modelling algorithm based on the system state indicator (entropy of the structure of the export freight system). Research methods used in the article include: statistical (structure and dynamics analysis), systematisation and comparison, system analysis methods (entropy characteristics), mathematical programming methods. The mathematical formulation of problems involves studying structural uncertainty due to the synergistic influence of interconnected structures. As a result of the optimisation calculations, the entropy index decreased as a consequence of the optimisation of the studied structures of export cargo. The study results using structural-dynamic modelling provide an opportunity to determine benchmarks for optimising the structure of export transportation. Therefore, they can act as indicators in the relevant field to substantiate the performance of large transport and logistics companies. The use of such approaches will help improve cooperation on a shared basis between Ukraine and the countries of Central Europe. Implications for Central European audience: first of all, the algorithm of structural modelling containing stages is offered (structural-dynamic analysis; systematisation of the reasons that led to structural changes; mathematical formulation of the optimisation problem; numerical solution of the problem; interpretation of results and development of recommendations) as the theoretical contribution. Moreover, it has prospects for

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“…On the contrary, the use of a questionnaire survey is based on a number of different researches in various areas of economic research (Aquilante & Vendrell-Herrero, 2021), (Du et al, 2021) or (Casper Ferm & Thaichon, 2021).…”

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The Use of Quantitative Methods in Business Practice: Study of Czech Republic

Kolková

Rozehnal

Gaži

et al. 2022

IJEK

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The purpose of the study is to evaluate the use of quantitative methods in companies and determine the reasons for the non-use of quantitative methods. First, the context of dependence on individual characteristics of the company, such as size, amount of foreign share, and business sector, is analysed. Subsequently, the methods companies use, and those for which companies require scientific support and research are identified. The study is carried out in companies in the Czech Republic and is based on an electronic survey. Methods of statistical testing of dependencies are used for evaluation. The inputs showed that the size of the company is the most dependent on the use of quantitative methods in companies. From the results of the question on the reasons for not using quantitative methods in business practice, the most significant number of respondents answered that the methods are too academic and often their use in business practice is unrealistic due to their complexity. It is the trend of academic institutions and scientific societies to develop quantitative evaluation software with simple input and interpretation. They identified the forecasting of business variables as the method with the greatest scientific potential. The following are simulation methods and logistics management methods. The article may provide a central theme for future science and research development in business.

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Bundling and exporting: Evidence from German SMEs

Cited by 31 publications

References 95 publications

Business hybrid offerings by manufacturing SMEs: impact of servitization on internationalization of manufacturing SMEs

Business hybrid offerings by manufacturing SMEs: impact of servitization on internationalization of manufacturing SMEs

Optimization of the Export Structure in Transport Companies: A Case Study

The Use of Quantitative Methods in Business Practice: Study of Czech Republic

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