Influence of subcontracting on innovation and economic performance of SMEs in Indian automobile industry

Kumar, Rachitesh; Subrahmanya, M.H. Bala

doi:10.1016/j.technovation.2010.06.005

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“…Transnational corporations in developing nations can be a crucial source of technological innovations and enhanced economic performance for SMEs through subcontracting relationships (Sudhir-Kumar & Bala-Subrahmanya, 2010). However, it should be noted that these relationships have a lot to do with the market orientation of such SMEs.…”

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Exploring the Enablers of Organizational and Marketing Innovations in SMEs

Ajayi

Morton

2015

Sage Open

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Previous research studies on innovation tend to focus on process and product innovations. Recent theoretical opinions reveal that Organizational and Marketing Innovations (OMIs) could be the necessary prerequisites to optimally utilize and deploy such process and product innovations. It is important to note that there is a dearth of information on the enablers of OMIs capabilities among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Despite their closeness to their customers, many SMEs are finding it difficult to achieve successful and effective innovations; these are innovations that have a positive impact on the business growth and returns. This study presents findings from exploratory qualitative research conducted in SouthWestern Nigeria. Drawing upon information-rich evidence from 13 in-depth interviews with the owners and the managers of SMEs, this study identifies some enablers that can promote SMEs' OMIs capabilities, effective innovations, and organizational survival.

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Exploring the Enablers of Organizational and Marketing Innovations in SMEs

Ajayi

Morton

2015

Sage Open

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“…The process approach includes the firm’s product-, process-, purchase- and marketing-related innovation capabilities. The process approach also includes the relevant technology acquisition and development (Sudhir Kumar and Balasubrhmanya, 2010; Guo and Guo, 2011). Policy frameworks also impact the competitiveness of the automobile industry (D’Costa, 2002; Piplai, 2001).…”

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Identification and evaluation of determinants of competitiveness in the Indian auto-component industry

Tambade¹,

Singh

Modgil

2019

BIJ

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify dimensions of competitiveness, factors affecting the competitiveness and building the framework of competitiveness for the Indian auto-component industry and further develop and validate a survey instrument based on the identified factors. Design/methodology/approach Dimensions of competitiveness and factors affecting it are extracted out after extensive literature review. A theoretical framework is developed using these factors. A survey instrument is developed based on the theoretical framework and validated through a pilot survey. Findings In total, 30 variables are found to be reliable in establishing the potential indicators of competitiveness. There are three significant contributions to the theory of competitiveness. It provides a theoretical framework of competitiveness to address the current market conditions of volatility. Second, it incorporates the dimensions like supply chain management, presence of global value chains and employee empowerment. Third, it clearly identifies the dimensions of competitiveness relevant in current context, like ethical behavior of firms, protection of intellectual property and innovation. Practical implications The proposed approach provides a good basis for assessing the competitive performance of the companies. This can help researchers and practitioners in deciding how to improve the competitiveness of a company. Originality/value The research proposes a theoretical framework for measuring the competitiveness of firms from a specific industry. This study indicates the factors affecting the competitiveness of Indian auto-component industry. The findings can be useful for both researchers and practitioners.

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“…Many studies have noted the relationship between various business characteristics and access to external funding and innovation promotion. The business characteristics chosen as control variables in the present study are: size and age (Marques and Ferreira 2009;Vega-Jurado et al 2008), level of human capital, R&D activity (Caloghirou et al 2004), growth and export sales (Autio et al 2000;Chetty and Campbell-Hunt 2004;Rialp et al 2005;Zahra et al 2000), sales from subcontracted work (Kumar and Subrahmanya 2010), and sales by business' customer type (B2B or B2C).…”

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Funding Access and Innovation in Small Businesses

Harel

Schwartz

Kaufmann

2020

JRFM

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The study examined the extent to which lack of access to external funding constitutes a barrier to innovation for small businesses operating in traditional industries. The findings indicate that, these businesses do not view lack of access to funding as a barrier to innovation for any of the four types of innovation: product, process, marketing, or organizational. However, for most of the innovations they promoted, the levels of innovation were relatively low, and which naturally entails relatively low risk to businesses. The findings also indicate that, there is a relationship between product and marketing levels of innovation and lack of access to external funding. The study’s contribution lies in its focus on small businesses operating in traditional industries—businesses which though, essential to economic growth, have garnered less separate attention in the innovation sphere. The study points to a vicious circle in which these businesses do not promote innovation at high levels that would advance their own competitive advantage and require external funding. Because this funding is not within their reach, they continue promoting low-level innovation, and so on and so forth. The study may practically contribute by assisting policymakers as they draw plans dedicated to supporting innovation in small businesses.

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Influence of subcontracting on innovation and economic performance of SMEs in Indian automobile industry

Cited by 75 publications

References 32 publications

Exploring the Enablers of Organizational and Marketing Innovations in SMEs

Exploring the Enablers of Organizational and Marketing Innovations in SMEs

Identification and evaluation of determinants of competitiveness in the Indian auto-component industry

Funding Access and Innovation in Small Businesses

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