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Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises’ Readiness for Digital Transformation in Indonesia

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  • Lina Anatan

    (Faculty of Business, Maranatha Christian University, Bandung 40164, Jawa Barat, Indonesia)

  • Nur

    (Faculty of Business, Maranatha Christian University, Bandung 40164, Jawa Barat, Indonesia)

Abstract

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4) and the COVID-19 pandemic have become triggers for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to conduct digital transformation even though there are many problems that need to be resolved, particularly those related to the readiness of MSMEs in facing digitalization. This study aims to investigate Indonesian MSMEs and identify problems and types of knowledge transfer activities. By involving 101 MSMEs selected using convenience sampling and collected through an online survey, the hypotheses testing shows that the perception of higher drivers for IR4 promoting IR4 readiness is supported, while the perception of higher barriers to IR4 decreasing IR4 readiness is not supported. The problems faced by MSMEs in Indonesia are related to financial, human resources, marketing, operational, administrative, and organizational management. To solve these problems and enhance the readiness for digitalization, knowledge transfer activities from universities to MSMEs are needed. This study provides a theoretical contribution to the strategic management literature to fill the lack of studies on MSMEs’ e-readiness in developing countries and a practical contribution to assist decision-makers in formulating strategies to support MSMEs in facing IR4 and solving internal problems through knowledge transfer activities.

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  • Lina Anatan & Nur, 2023. "Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises’ Readiness for Digital Transformation in Indonesia," Economies, MDPI, vol. 11(6), pages 1-21, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jecomi:v:11:y:2023:i:6:p:156-:d:1156182
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