Knowledge management and digital transformation for Industry 4.0: a structured literature review

Machado, Andréia de Bem; Secinaro, Silvana; Calandra, Davide; Lanzalonga, Federico

doi:10.1080/14778238.2021.2015261

Cited by 118 publications

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“…Hence, to the best of our knowledge, this is the first bibliometric analysis of obesity in the marketing literature. Consistent with Schneor and Vik (2020), Biancone et al 2022 andde Bem Machado et al (2022), the overarching research approach is depicted in table 2.…”

Section: Related Bibliometric Studiessupporting

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A bibliometric analysis of obesity in marketing research

Onjewu

Sadraei

Jafari‐Sadeghi

2022

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PurposeIn spite of wide civic and academic interest in obesity, there are no bibliometric records of this issue in the marketing corpus. Thus, this inquiry is conceived to address this shortcoming with a bibliometric analysis of Scopus indexed articles published on the subject.Design/methodology/approachThe analysis followed a five-step science mapping approach of study design, data collection, data analysis, data visualisation and data interpretation. R programming software was used to review 88 peer reviewed journals published between 1987 and 2021.FindingsA sizable stream of literature exploring obesity has accrued in the marketing area as authors have drawn parallels between the influence of persuasive communication and advertising on human wellbeing and child health. The United States of America is found to be by far the country with the highest number of publications on obesity, followed by Australia and the United Kingdom. The topic dendrogram indicates two strands of obesity discourse: (1) social and policy intervention opportunities and (2) the effects on social groups in the population.Research limitations/implicationsThis review will shape future enquiries investigating obesity. Beyond the focus on children, males and females, an emerging focus on cola, ethics, food waste, milk, policy-making and students is highlighted.Originality/valueThis is the first bibliometric review of obesity in the marketing literature. This is especially timely for weighing up the utility of research aimed at understanding and reporting the trends, influences and role of stakeholders in addressing obesity.

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Section: Related Bibliometric Studiessupporting

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A bibliometric analysis of obesity in marketing research

Onjewu

Sadraei

Jafari‐Sadeghi

2022

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“…First, unfortunately, the growing volume of empirical research into KM has not provided an answer to how the firm performance will be improved through entrepreneurial activities (Cohen and Olsen, 2015). In line with this, some studies have raised the gap in examining the role of organizational knowledge capabilities in entrepreneurial development, especially in the Industry 4.0 context (de Bem Machado et al, 2021). In this vein, we primarily intend to open the black box on how knowledge and creativity affect entrepreneurial activities and, consequently, firm performance.…”

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Knowledge management capability, entrepreneurial creativity, entrepreneurial intensity and firm performance: the mediating role of ambidexterity

Mokhtarzadedeh

Jafarpanah

Babgohari

2022

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PurposeLiterature survey shows that it is not clear how knowledge management capability (KMC) and ambidexterity capability affect entrepreneurial creativity (EC) and entrepreneurial intensity (EI) promotion. While empirical studies have emphasized the importance of these factors in improving business performance, the cumulative effect and self-reinforcing loops of these factors in improving firm performance have not been identified. In this regard, the study seeks to investigate how to increase the entrepreneurial capabilities of KMC, EI, EC and ambidexterity of food firms to improve their performance.Design/methodology/approachThe method of the present study is applied in terms of purpose and is quantitative in terms of data collection. In order to collect the data, a questionnaire was designed that contained the variables of the conceptual model of the research. This questionnaire was distributed among industrial and academic experts in the Iranian food industry. The method of data collection is an online cross-sectional survey, and the method of data analysis is structural equation modeling using Smart PLS software to analyze the conceptual model.FindingsThe present study is cross-sectional survey research that examines the impact of KMC, EC and EI on firm performance by considering the mediating role of organizational ambidexterity. The research study shows a positive impact of entrepreneurial capabilities as KMC, EI, EC and ambidexterity on performance. Accordingly, if a firm builds KMC and fosters EC, it can achieve ambidextrous innovation and thus enhance its EI and performance in the food industry.Research limitations/implicationsThis study highlights the knowledge-based view (KBV) in explaining the role of KMC on innovative capabilities and its influence on performance. Research findings shed light on the importance of KMC as a prerequisite for innovation strategy. The study has also established the mediating role of ambidexterity in entrepreneurial value creation. According to the results, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)' performance is positively influenced by entrepreneurial capabilities as KMC, EI, EC and ambidexterity.Originality/valueThis paper gives insights into how SMEs can improve their performance to gain a competitive advantage by developing knowledge and creative ideas in line with entrepreneurial goals. In this regard, the food industry can adopt new strategies to reduce the impact of these challenges to achieve superior performance and competitive advantage.

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“…Finally, one may argue that the problem of EVA identified in our study considers any firm and not only energy firms. However, the research was focused on energy companies bearing in mind their importance for the economy, the need to ensure energy security and the importance of digitalisation in this sector [95,96].…”

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Can the Economic Value Added Be Used as the Universal Financial Metric?

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Previous research into Economic Value Added (EVA) has extensively described it as a business metric of firms. Still, no studies have confirmed or denied that EVA is a universal metric and that one may use EVA in unstable markets in the same way as in stable and developed economies. Meanwhile, the green energy revolution, ensuring carbon neutrality through green innovations, requires enormous investments, and the projects realised must be appropriately tailored. These projects are realised by different firms, including those from developing countries, and investors need solid financial metrics. The study determines whether EVA is a universal metric of owners’ value in the energy sector. The research proves that this metric does not correctly reflect the limitations of emerging markets, can lead to incorrect managerial decisions and limit shareholders’ value. Therefore, there is a need to reanalyse financial metrics used in financial planning, including EVA. The study eliminates this research gap and, based on data from seven countries and the Euro Zone, explains why one may not perceive the currently used EVA formula as a universal financial metric. Consequently, the study modifies the EVA formula and presents a universal solution tailored to unstable economies. In the conducted research, literature studies were used, taking into account the methodology of a systematic literature review, including bibliometric analysis. Based on this review, it is shown that little is known about whether EVA as a financial measure can be used in energy management. Two conclusions emerged: first, the research contributes to developing the business and management science; second, identifying risks associated with EVA metrics helps practitioners. In addition, the study defined further research directions.

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Knowledge management and digital transformation for Industry 4.0: a structured literature review

Cited by 118 publications

References 107 publications

A bibliometric analysis of obesity in marketing research

A bibliometric analysis of obesity in marketing research

Knowledge management capability, entrepreneurial creativity, entrepreneurial intensity and firm performance: the mediating role of ambidexterity

Can the Economic Value Added Be Used as the Universal Financial Metric?

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