The upcoming rise of SMEs in cross-border public procurement: is it a matter of networking capabilities?

Gardó, Teresa Fayos; García, Haydée Calderón; García-García, Juan Manuel; Derqui, Belén

doi:10.1007/s10843-022-00310-5

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“…For SMEs to be competitive in the market, they must work around obstacles that reduce their efficiency and ability to secure contracts. Consequently, there is a need to inspect the capabilities necessary to enhance SME involvement in PP (Akenroye et al , 2020; Fayos et al , 2022). Future studies should also examine how policies and regulations can encourage or hinder the participation of SMEs in PP.…”

Section: Future Research Directionsmentioning

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The landscape of public procurement research: a bibliometric analysis and topic modelling based on Scopus

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Appolloni

et al. 2023

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the structure and dynamics of academic articles relating to public procurement (PP) in the period 1984–2022 (up to May). The researchers also intend to analyse how this knowledge domain has grown since 1984. Design/methodology/approach A bibliometric analysis was carried out to examine the existing state of PP research. Based on 640 journal articles indexed in the Scopus database and written by 1,247 authors over nearly four decades, a bibliometric analysis was conducted to reveal the intellectual structure of academic works pertaining to PP. Findings Findings reveal that PP research from Scopus has significantly increased in the past decade. Major journals publishing PP research are International Journal of Procurement Management, Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management and Public Money and Management. Results also indicate that authors’ cooperation network is fragmented, showing limited collaboration among PP researchers. In addition, results suggest that the institutional collaboration network in PP research mirrors what is commonly referred to as the North–South divide, signifying insufficient research collaboration between developed and developing countries’ institutions. According to the co-occurrence keyword network and topic modelling, PP revolves around five main themes, including innovation, corruption, sustainable and green PP, PP contracts and small and medium enterprises. Based on these results, several directions for future research are suggested. Social implications This paper provides an increased understanding of the entire PP field and the potential research directions. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first-ever application of bibliometric techniques and topic modelling to examine the development of PP research since 1984 based on scholarly publications extracted from the Scopus database.

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Section: Future Research Directionsmentioning

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The landscape of public procurement research: a bibliometric analysis and topic modelling based on Scopus

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Appolloni

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“…Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that want to enter the market face obstacles that make cross-border procurement challenging and reduce their chances of being awarded contracts. The ability to network is essential for overcoming obstacles and improving performance (11). Even in the most prosperous ISSN: 2722 -4015 http://ijstm.inarah.co.id entrepreneurship environment, a company's success hinges on its founder's network competence (NC) (12).…”

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Investigate Strategic Ambidexterity: How Environmental Dynamism Affects Networking Capability in Small Businesses

Yunita

2023

International Journal of Science, Technology & Management

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This study intends to investigate strategic ambidexterity (STA) by examining how environmental dynamism (EN) affects networking capability (NE) in small businesses. In addition, the moderating influence of EN on the relationship between NE and STA is examined. The association between networking capability, environmental dynamism, and strategic ambidexterity was determined by analyzing the responses from a survey of 185 small business owners in the province of West Java. The research has employed survey questionnaires and smart PLS for data analysis. This study indicated that small business networking capability and environmental dynamism directly affected strategic ambidexterity. However, this study's outcomes reveal that environmental dynamism as a moderator in the relationship between networking capability and strategic ambidexterity is insignificant.

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“…The decision to enter a foreign market must be based on weighing the risks and opportunities of this approach. However, there is evidence that it also depends on resource availability [4,5], control needs [6], marketing skills [7], innovation [8], and networks [9]. Internationalization not only brings opportunities but foreign risks and responsibilities must also be addressed, which can lead to increased costs of doing business abroad.…”

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A Review of International Mode of Entry Strategies for SMEs in East Java

Aisyah

Mukhlis

Murwani

2023

JEMT

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The purpose of this research is to examine the internationalization of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in East Java from both theoretical and practical perspectives. By analyzing existing literature and utilizing empirical data from earlier studies, this study seeks to deepen our understanding of the subject matter. The methodology of this study involves rigorous examination of the most recent theories and models, supplemented by empirical analysis of existing research on internationalization of SMEs. Various theories and models, ranging from classical to contemporary approaches, are explored in relation to the internationalization strategy of SMEs in East Java, and different entry modes for internationalization. The theoretical framework of this study is anchored on the resource-based view and network theory. This study uses content analysis of the latest theories and models coupled with empirical analysis of studies on the internationalization of SMEs that have been conducted. Several theories and models, both classical and new approaches, link the internationalization strategy of SMEs in East Java and several entry modes for internationalization. This theory is based on a resource-based view and network theory. The result of this study is East Java's SME internationalization strategy is hampered by various obstacles and issues, as per documented evidence. While the entry mode for internationalization hinges on networking, numerous SMEs in the region choose to network autonomously, as empirical data suggests. This study aims to provide policymakers, especially the government, with workable ideas for a long-term, proactive strategy to ensure the success of SMEs' internationalization in East Java. Empirical data proposes that limited knowledge about markets, trade regulations, communication barriers, financing, and transportation infrastructure supporting internationalization pose the most common challenges faced by SMEs in Indonesia. Consequently, the entry networking strategy mode is the key to independent internationalization for SMEs. This study contributes to a theoretical and practical review of SME internationalization mode entry strategies.

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The upcoming rise of SMEs in cross-border public procurement: is it a matter of networking capabilities?

Cited by 5 publications

References 83 publications

The landscape of public procurement research: a bibliometric analysis and topic modelling based on Scopus

The landscape of public procurement research: a bibliometric analysis and topic modelling based on Scopus

Investigate Strategic Ambidexterity: How Environmental Dynamism Affects Networking Capability in Small Businesses

A Review of International Mode of Entry Strategies for SMEs in East Java

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