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Journal articles on the topic "Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Environment Issues"

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Morozova, Marina A., and Artur A. Azarov. "ANALYSIS OF A SERVICE STRATEGY FOR MANAGING BIG DATA IN SME." EKONOMIKA I UPRAVLENIE: PROBLEMY, RESHENIYA 12/5, no. 141 (2023): 148–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.36871/ek.up.p.r.2023.12.05.018.

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Goal. The use of big data technology can significantly improve the efficiency of enterprise management and strengthen its viability. The development of the Internet based on the use of big data technologies is an effective means to overcome the financial problems faced by small and medium-sized enterprises. Service platforms using new information technologies such as the Internet, big data and the sharing economy have unique service advantages that can provide cost savings due to the scale and volume of services provided. Such platforms are of great practical importance for the healthy and rap
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Kurti, Blerina, and Ingrid Shuli. "Financing the small and medium enterprises in Albania." Perspectives of Innovations, Economics and Business 13, no. 4 (2016): 99–110. https://doi.org/10.15208/pieb.2013.24.

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The importance of small and medium enterprises in economy is indisputable. They are the main contributor in employment, innovation and economic growth of a country. European Commission is fully supporting the development and growth of small and medium enterprises through changes in legislation, creating a friendly business environment, facilitation in obtaining funds in the last two decades. The share of SME in total enterprises in Albania is 99.6% and their contribution in the GDP is 73%. Their growth is closely linked with their ability to finance their activity, which is one of the most imp
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Wansi, Theresia, and Darrell Norman Burrell. "Financing Challenges of Cameroon’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)." Financial Markets, Institutions and Risks 7, no. 4 (2023): 88–104. http://dx.doi.org/10.61093/fmir.7(4).88-104.2023.

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Cameroon’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are vital contributors to economic growth and employment opportunities, making its sustained success imperative. However, SMEs grapple with a myriad of issues that impede their development trajectory. Challenges related to financial access, profitability, resilience, and growth are intertwined and necessitate a holistic examination. One significant challenge is the limited access to financing options, hindering SMEs from investing in growth and innovation. Investigating the effectiveness of government policies and financial institutions in facilit
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Vidal Olivares, Javier, and María Inés Barbero. "Latin American Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: A Historical Perspective." Journal of Evolutionary Studies in Business 7, no. 1 (2022): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1344/jesb2022.1.j097.

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This special issue seeks to appreciate the long-term study of SMEs as key players in the Latin American economies, with contributions on six countries: Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Chile. This is a representative sample of the Latin American subcontinent’s diversity when it comes to economy size, population, and inequality index. The articles presented spot key topics in the study of Latin American SMEs. This introduction focus on three central issues that arise from those articles: the role of public policies in SME emergence and development, the strategies pursued by thes
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Thein, Ei Ei, Atsushi Niigata, and Kazuo Inaba. "Exploring the Roots of Small and Medium Enterprise Financing Issues in Myanmar." International Journal of Economics and Finance 17, no. 3 (2025): 58. https://doi.org/10.5539/ijef.v17n3p58.

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Financial constraints are one of the top significant barriers for the growth and survivals of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This study focuses on the causes of the SME financing issues in Myanmar before the covid-19 period from both demand side (SMEs) and supply side (banks). The study conducts a comparative analysis of SME financing between Myanmar and other ASEAN countries, as well as that of SMEs in comparison to large enterprises (LEs) within Myanmar. It utilizes firm-level data from the World Bank’s Business Environment and Enterprise Performance Survey (2014-2017) and co
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Gamage, Pandula. "Bank Finance For Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises In Sri Lanka: Issues And Policy Reforms." Studies in Business and Economics 10, no. 2 (2015): 32–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/sbe-2015-0018.

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Abstract Access to bank finance is necessary to create an economic environment that enables Small and Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to grow and prosper. The SMEs in Sri Lanka, however, face significant constraints to access bank finance. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the access to bank finance and related issues in the SME sector of Sri Lanka. The paper is exploratory in nature and reviews the bank financing situation for SMEs in Sri Lanka, as well as provides an overview of constraints faced by the banks (supply-side) and SMEs (demand-side). The paper also highlights some good
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Olshanskyi, O., and M. Kramchaninova. "The Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Small and Medium Enterprises' Economic Security." Economic Herald of the Donbas, no. 2 (64) (2021): 78–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.12958/1817-3772-2021-2(64)-78-82.

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The article researches the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on small and medium enterprises' economic security. The issues and challenges faced by SME as a result of COVID-19 pandemic's outburst are studied in the context of maintaining their economic security. It had been established that the impact of COVID-19 pandemic has a distinctive differential effect on certain sectors. The severity of financial turmoil varied throughout regions and sectors of economics, but generally forced the indexes of economic development to demonstrate negative dynamics. Following the economic crisis triggered
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Lesakova, Ľubica. "Small and medium enterprises and eco-innovations: empirical study of Slovak SME´s." Marketing and Management of Innovations, no. 3 (2019): 89–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.21272/mmi.2019.3-07.

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Eco-innovation and green technologies are key to Europe´s future and they are at the heart of the European Union (EU) policies. The EU´s economic prosperity and well being are linked to its natural environment and the global demand for renewable energy and resource-efficient solutions will be a source of new jobs and economic growth in the years to come. As the numerous practical examples from industry demonstrate, eco-innovation is a powerful instrument that combines reduced negative impact on the environment with a positive impact on the economy and society. Eco-innovation call attention to
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Kyrychenko, Tetyana. "The state of SME support at the regional level." Actual problems of innovative economy and law 2023, no. 4 (2023): 97–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.36887/2524-0455-2023-4-16.

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The entrepreneurial environment in Ukraine is beginning to emerge under the influence of the shock of the transition period associated with the mass release of workers and employees, the collapse of the financial system, the lack of national currency, and, consequently, the lack of funds for people’s livelihood. The article raises a range of issues related to the dilemma of “state support – self-regulation” of entrepreneurial structures, which, despite their constant presence on the policy agenda, find separate solutions at different stages of societal development. The paper notes that the dif
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Kassem, Edward, and Oldrich Trenz. "Automated Sustainability Assessment System for Small and Medium Enterprises Reporting." Sustainability 12, no. 14 (2020): 5687. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12145687.

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Sustainability assessment is a mainstream business activity that demonstrates the link between the organization’s strategy for and commitment to a sustainable global economy, and the prevention of economic crises. Small- and medium-sized businesses/enterprises (SMBs/SMEs) have significant effects on the European economy. However, because of a lot of restriction factors, like business risk, the high expenses of data collection and management, and the lack of resources, sustainability reporting is considered a superfluous and burdensome activity for them. The aim of this research is to propose a
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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Environment Issues"

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Unver, Tayyar Can. "Determinants Of Managerial Responses To Environmental Issues In Small And Medium Enterprises In Turkey." Thesis, METU, 2009. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12610265/index.pdf.

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The main purpose of this study is to identify the major driving factors that determine the environmental commitments and certification ownership of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Turkey. Turkey has been undergoing major economic and environmental developments since 1990ies. SMEs play a significant role in the Turkish economy, constituting 99.8% of total enterprises in number. Even though most managers overlook their firms&rsquo<br>particular impacts, SMEs&rsquo<br>cumulative effect on natural environment is significant. According to previous research, regulations, community, comp
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Sari, Burak. "Methodology Development For Small And Medium Sized Enterpise Sme) Based Virtual Enterprises." Phd thesis, METU, 2006. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12607308/index.pdf.

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This dissertation presents the results of a Ph.D. research entitled as methodology development for SME based virtual enterprises. The research addresses the preparation and set up of virtual enterprises and enterprise networks. A virtual enterprise (VE) can be perceived as a customer solution delivery system created by a temporary and re-configurable information and communications technology (ICT) enabled aggregation of competencies. The main achievements of the research include: &amp<br>#8226<br>Clarification and definition of the concept for virtual enterprises and enterprise networks inclu
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Bača, Slavomír. "Comparative analysis of business environment conditions for small and medium-sized enterprises within V4 countries." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2013. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-198434.

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The main aim of the master's thesis is to clarify the problematic of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), analyse relevancy and historical development of selected ratios influencing business environment conditions for SMEs, and determine the best country within V4 region in terms of favourableness of selected business environment conditions for 2014. Theoretical part of the thesis discusses the problematic of SMEs from different points of view emphasizing on the approach of European Union. Based on literature relevant indicators are selected and presented for each V4 country individually
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Wilkinson, James Edward. "Credit Strategies for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Within a Changing Environment." ScholarWorks, 2017. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/2909.

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Access to credit in the changing environment is the primary challenge to survival for many small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners. The purpose of this multicase study was to understand how seasoned small business leaders in wholesaling and manufacturing in Northwest Arkansas strategically adapted to obtaining access to credit in an environment of bank mergers and acquisitions, disruptive information technology, federal and state regulations, and globalization. The conceptual framework that grounded this study was adaptive leadership and change management. Although, small business leade
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Baart, Felix, and Frej Ericsson. "Management control of Swedish SMEs : Swedish small and medium-sized enterprises’ management control mechanisms in the Asian business environment." Thesis, Linköpings universitet, Företagsekonomi, 2016. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-131064.

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Background: The Swedish economy is dependent on exports as it represents 45% of the country's GDP. Simultaneously, Swedish exporting market shares are decreasing on a global scale. In the Swedish government's export strategy which is primarily aimed at Swedish SMEs, the goal is to benefit from future growth expected to originate from the Asian marketplace. The Asian region is expected to represent 44% of future economic growth until 2020, compared to 19% and 23% in Europe and North America respectively. More Swedish SMEs therefore need to enter the Asian market and in order to implement their
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Melo, João Carlos de Santa-Rita Mercês de. "Implementação de um sistema ERP numa MPE." Master's thesis, Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/16526.

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Mestrado em Ciências Empresariais<br>No contexto empresarial, os sistemas de informação e as tecnologias de informação são um fator essencial para as organizações. As empresas poderão investir mais ou menos em sistemas de informação, mas independentemente disso, um dos investimentos que poderá ter mais impacto no quotidiano de uma empresa é a implementação de um sistema ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), que oferece inúmeras vantagens para a eficiência e eficácia das operações. Por outro lado, sendo que uma implementação destas pode implicar custos elevados, por vezes acaba por não ser numa s
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Chan, Camellia. "Border crossing: work-life balance issues with Chinese entrepreneurs in New Zealand." 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10292/391.

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Work-life balance is a dominant discourse in contemporary Western society. It has been built on a language of large organizations, hence has not been widely considered in relation to the small-medium enterprise sector. As a consequence, scant research has been conducted on the experiences of immigrant entrepreneurs and work-life balance within the small-medium enterprise sector in New Zealand, a country largely populated with migrants and small businesses which account for 96 per cent of the total enterprises. This study aims to fill this gap by firstly exploring the interpretations of the con
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Books on the topic "Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Environment Issues"

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Panova, Ekaterina. Technological transformation of small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises in the context of sanctions. INFRA-M Academic Publishing LLC., 2025. https://doi.org/10.12737/2133676.

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The monograph is devoted to the issues of technological transformation of small and medium-sized industrial enterprises and the specifics of its implementation in the context of sanctions restrictions. The main directions of technological transformation related to the transformation of production, procurement and sales processes, the modernization of the workplace, as well as the introduction of financial innovations are considered. Special attention is paid to the financial aspects of the formation of a modern technological environment. For researchers and employees of enterprises engaged in
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Addo, Michael K. Business and Human Rights and the Challenges for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. Oxford University Press, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198795650.003.0013.

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This chapter assesses the challenges posed by the implementation of business and human rights standards, especially the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Although SMEs make up between 85 and 99 per cent of global enterprises, they have not been directly involved in the crafting of these standards and this coupled with the traditional focus on transnational enterprises gives a flavour of the formidably challenging context in which the UNGPs are to be implemented. Drawing on lessons from related disciplines such a
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Small medium enterprises (SME) issues in Indonesia. Library of Congress Office, 2005.

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Muller, Marvin, and Daniil Timofeev. Issues Faced by Small and Medium Enterprises in a Global Business Environment. GRIN Verlag GmbH, 2016.

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Mohezar, Suhana, Ainin Sulaiman, Mohammad Nazri, and Mohd Aidil Riduan Awang Kader. From Surviving To Thriving Unlocking The SME Capabilities In The Malaysian Led Industry. 2024th ed. Penerbit Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.58915/bk2023.034.

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In emerging economies like Malaysia, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) are the driving force behind economic growth. However, many of them remain focused on the downstream market, producing low-end components that limit their potential for future expansion. In today’s fast-paced, ever-changing landscape of technological advancements, shifting regulations, dynamic markets and fierce price competition, these enterprises face immense challenges. How can they sustain and grow in such a turbulent environment? This book takes a deep dive into the Light-Emitting Diode (LED) industry to explor
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Adlung, Rudolf, and Marta Soprana. Trade Policy for SMEs from a GATS Perspective. Oxford University Press, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198795650.003.0002.

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Unlike conventional trade agreements, the scope of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) extends beyond the treatment of products to cover that of suppliers (producers, distributors, etc) as well. Trade problems confronting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) supplying services have thus been raised by WTO Members at different stages of the Doha Round negotiations and meetings of regular WTO bodies. However, such issues have rarely been explored in a systemic way. This chapter provides an overview of SME-related policies, whether reflected in schedules of services commitments
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Book chapters on the topic "Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Environment Issues"

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Tang, Xiaohui, Shun Yang, Yanwen Qian, and Sebastian Thiede. "Sustainable Manufacturing for SMEs: An Agile Readiness Model of Decarbonization Through Theory and Practice." In Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-77429-4_44.

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AbstractDecarbonization is a critical area as companies work to meet the environmental mandates associated with their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments. It provides significant potentials for the sustainable manufacturing of Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to match the demands from the downstream value chain. However, SMEs find themselves not ready to take the first step due to a lack of sufficient professional resources. This paper presents a literature review and practical investigation to find out the root causes of decarbonization issues with regard to SMEs.
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Vacher, Stéphano. "Sustainability in SMEs: What Core Values Are Really Important?" In Sustainable Business Development. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-78361-6_2.

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AbstractThere is a genuine commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) among companies of all sizes. However, for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), there is a distinct relationship between managers and their stakeholders in terms of CSR commitment. Environmental, social, and societal issues are approached differently depending on the strategic and ethical values held by the manager. These values can enhance CSR commitment, ensuring the firm’s growth while contributing to global well-being. This paper focuses on this relationship through two studies: (1) a descriptive survey co
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Kanakana-Katumba, M. G., R. W. Maladzi, and M. O. Oyesola. "Smart Manufacturing Systems for Small Medium Enterprises: A Conceptual Data Collection Architecture." In Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer International Publishing, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-28839-5_68.

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AbstractSmart manufacturing is the future of sustainable manufacturing entities with the emergence of innovative technologies readily available to foster industrial production. It becomes imperative for Small Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to adopt the initiatives of the fourth industrial revolution termed Industry 4.0, to improve productivity and efficiency. SMEs are vital for the economic growth and social transformation of any nation, as such incorporating emerging technologies would generate more revenue and support sustainability. One of the major challenges facing the SMEs in a competit
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Gangqiang, Zheng. "Case Study: People’s Republic of China. Utilising Workers’ Skills for Improving Green Competitiveness to Address the Challenges of Greening of Industries." In Education for Sustainability. Springer Nature Singapore, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2072-1_5.

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AbstractThis chapter presents the results of a study that examined environmentally friendly practices at the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Although nearly 80% of the People’s Republic of China’s employment is found in MSMEs (Yi, 2018), very often MSMEs are characterised as entities that waste resources and do not use environmentally friendly production processes. For this reason, advocating an environment-friendly upgrade, or green development, of industries and enterprises is of great importance. Another area of exploration for the reported study is the use of recognition, vali
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Oghosanine, Emmanuel E. "SME Financing." In Microfinance and Sustainable Development in Africa. IGI Global, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7499-7.ch009.

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Small and medium-scale enterprises around the world go through several challenges in a bid to achieve success. Many studies argue SMEs face challenges in different areas; some are critical for success whilst other are not. One of the critical challenges put forward by several studies is finding appropriate funding. Academics have described funds as the blood of every business and a key element that prescribes the supply of entrepreneurship. The challenge of funding remains a problem around the world both in developing and underdeveloped environments. The chapter provides insight into the fundi
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Jutla, Dawn N. "Building Infrastructure for SME Adoption of E-Business." In e-Business, e-Government & Small and Medium-Size Enterprises. IGI Global, 2004. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59140-202-2.ch002.

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Challenged to increase the country’s productivity, the Canadian government issued a 10-year innovation strategy agenda in January 2001. Canada’s innovation strategy identifies goals, targets, and government priorities in four key areas: knowledge performance, skills, innovation environment, and community clusters. Complementing the government’s agenda, Porter (2002) similarly recommends that businesses in Canada: “(1) collaborate with competitors/government to create specialized infrastructure and education, (2) invest in cluster development, (3) serve sophisticated and global markets with dem
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Domazet, Ivana S., and Marija Lazarević-Moravčević. "Internet Marketing." In Navigating Digital Communication and Challenges for Organizations. IGI Global, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9790-3.ch012.

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This chapter aims to analyze the presence of modern technology solutions in the marketing communication of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Serbia. The chapter points out the role of information and communication technology in business improvement and identifies certain issues faced by the SME sector in Serbia, which, among other things, hinder the implementation of modern communication forms. The chapter examines the representation of modern approaches in the marketing communication of SMEs in Serbia and in the form of proposals offers certain solutions for their more effective and effi
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Schoenherr, Tobias, Ditmar Hilpert, Ashok K. Soni, M. A. Venkataramanan, and Vincent A. Mabert. "Enterprise System in the German Manufacturing Mittelstand." In Handbook of Research on Enterprise Systems. IGI Global, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-859-8.ch015.

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Although the research on integrated enterprise systems (ES) is proliferating, the knowledge base about ES implementations, usage and experiences outside the United States is still small. This is also true for Germany, despite the crucial importance of ES in the country, and the potential uniqueness of its ES environment. Most ES research to date has also been focusing on larger corporations, neglecting the challenges and issues that small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have been experiencing. Collectively often referred to as the Mittelstand, German SMEs form the backbone of the German ec
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Schoenherr, Tobias, Ditmar Hilpert, Ashok K. Soni, M. A. Venkataramanan, and Vincent A. Mabert. "Enterprise System in the German Manufacturing Mittelstand." In Enterprise Information Systems. IGI Global, 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-61692-852-0.ch809.

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Although the research on integrated enterprise systems (ES) is proliferating, the knowledge base about ES implementations, usage and experiences outside the United States is still small. This is also true for Germany, despite the crucial importance of ES in the country, and the potential uniqueness of its ES environment. Most ES research to date has also been focusing on larger corporations, neglecting the challenges and issues that small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have been experiencing. Collectively often referred to as the Mittelstand, German SMEs form the backbone of the German ec
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Tunio, Samreen. "Exploring Environmental Sustainability Practices and Its Dimensions Perspective on SMEs in Pakistan." In Practice, Progress, and Proficiency in Sustainability. IGI Global, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-2699-2.ch002.

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Globally, environmental issues impact every aspect of human activities and the concern for environmentally friendly products and services is increasing day by day. These growing shifts in consumer preferences toward environmental sustainability have become a prominent aspect in recent times. Therefore, the purpose of writing this chapter is to explore the environmental sustainability practices and their dimensions in Pakistani Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Qualitative analysis, involving semi-structured interviews with thirty manufacturing SMEs, this study explores the challenges
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Conference papers on the topic "Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Environment Issues"

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Menkhoff, Thomas, and Gopalakrishnan Surianarayanan. "How Singapore’s Manufacturing Small and Medium Size Enterprises Embrace Industry 4.0." In 14th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2023). AHFE International, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1003516.

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Industry 4.0 adoption is expected to profoundly impact the entire spectrum of industries, especially in manufacturing. By using a confluence of automation, data, and digitalisation, Industry 4.0 aims to radically transform how organisations operate presently while increasing productivity, enhancing flexibility, reducing costs, and improving efficiency. More companies are strategically embracing Industry 4.0 approaches to leverage opportunities arising from newly connected computers and increasingly autonomous automation systems (e.g., robotics), equipped with intelligent machine learning algor
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Kovačević, Aleksandra, and Aleksandar Jankulović. "Digital readiness level (DLR) and technology organization environment (TOE) methodology implementation on SME-s industry 4.0 implementation." In XXI International May Conference on Strategic Management – IMCSM25 Proceedings, Bor, 30.05.2025. University of Belgrade - Technical Faculty in Bor, Bor, 2024. https://doi.org/10.5937/imcsm25649k.

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Implementation of Industry 4.0 to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) induces various challenges. The investigation of these issues affecting SMEs is extremely rare, and thus this research has theoretical and especially practical implication on spreading Industry 4.0 implementation. The research is focused on implementation of the Digital Readiness Level (DRL) model and the Technology Organization Environment (TOE) framework for SMEs analyzing Industry 4.0 implementation and readiness. Research demonstrates the suitability of these two models and their shared dimensions. These elements and dim
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Kolnhofer-Derecskei, Anita, and Regina Reicher. "How the Pandemic Has Impacted CSR and Employee Volunteerism in the SME Sector." In Challenges in Economics and Business in the Post-COVID Times. University of Maribor Press, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.18690/um.epf.5.2022.41.

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Social and economic sustainability has become a crucial issue in the corporate sector over recent decades, both in large and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SME). The shock caused by the global pandemic has prompted SME players to rethink their operations. It has motivated them to develop sustainable processes to ensure their long-term economic and competitive presence in the market. The aim of this article is to provide a literature review of operational areas that can be examined and developed from the scope of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), which is a concept relating to unders
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Ashoka, A. N. D., S. D. Jayasooriya, and N. W. K. Galahitiyawe. "Awareness of green supply chain management practices of Sri Lankan SMEs." In International Conference on Business Research. Business Research Unit (BRU), 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.31705/icbr.2023.22.

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As many economies embrace global supply systems, there is a pressing need to focus on reducing the supply chains' adverse environmental impact. Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM), is an alternative idea that combines supply chain effectiveness with environmental considerations. GSCM is a powerful tool for distinguishing or separating a company from its competitors, and it can have a substantial impact on the company's success strategy. It is becoming more significant for Sri Lankan SMEs as they become more attentive to corporate social responsibility and the obligation to follow the terms of
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Gałkiewicz, Dominika P., and Veronika Gaßner. "Status Quo of Voluntary Sustainability Reporting by German SMEs in 2021." In 7th International Scientific Conference ITEMA Recent Advances in Information Technology, Tourism, Economics, Management and Agriculture. Association of Economists and Managers of the Balkans, Belgrade, Serbia, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.31410/itema.2023.177.

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New regulations related to Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), such as the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) or the upcom­ing Taxonomy Regulation of the European Union (EU), will have a signifi­cant impact on various market participants. To gain insight, a study was con­ducted comparing sustainability reporting patterns of the top ten voluntary small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) sustainability reports. The results showed that these companies do not follow a uniform approach to sustain­ability reporting. Though the evaluated topics were the same, their contents and level of
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MILLERS, Maris, and Elina GAILE-SARKANE. "TOWARDS NEW TYPOLOGY OF THE OWNERS-MANAGERS OF THE SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES." In International Scientific Conference „Contemporary Issues in Business, Management and Economics Engineering". Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.3846/cibmee.2021.603.

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Purpose – individuals or families own and at the same time manage a large proportion of private enterprises. Previous studies mostly refer to owner-manager of the enterprise as an individual with own personal traits, styles and preferences. Purpose of this article is to propose a new typology of the owners-managers of the small and medium en- terprises representing all variety, determined by their different ownership status and managerial authorities in companies. Research methodology – research started with a systematic rapid literature review using an overview method. Data for research were
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Kráľová, Katarína, Jana Sochuľáková, and Dagmar Petrušová. "Macro-Environment Factors Determining SME Development in the Slovak Republic." In 7th International Scientific Conference ERAZ - Knowledge Based Sustainable Development. Association of Economists and Managers of the Balkans, Belgrade, Serbia, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.31410/eraz.2021.135.

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Business in the segment of small and medium enterprises has its specifics. Due to their size, these companies have several advantages over large companies, but also several disadvantages. An important factor for the development of the economy is the performance and success of small and medium-sized enterprises, which depend not only on their ability to ef­fectively use production factors or internal resources but also on the struc­ture and quality of the business environment. The presented paper aims to describe the development of the macroeconomic environment in the Slovak Republic and its im
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Lesáková, Ľubica. "The Critical View on Innovation Activity in SME´s Sector in Slovakia." In Contemporary Issues in Business, Management and Education. VGTU Technika, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.3846/cibme.2015.12.

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Innovations are the drive of economic development advancing the possibilities of future competitiveness in the form of new knowledge and increasing economy´s efficiency and performance, particularly through small and medium enterprises (SME). To strengthen innovation activities is one of the main tasks of SME nowadays. The aim of the article is to give the critical view on innovation activity in SME´s sector in Slovakia. Because of the need to use a systemic approach the stress will be given to identifying main factors influencing innovation activity of Slovak SME. Presented will be results of
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De Mel, V. H. M., and A. K. W. Jayawardane. "Antecedents and performance outcomes of innovation capability in small-medium enterprises." In International Conference on Business Research. Business Research Unit (BRU), 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.31705/icbr.2023.20.

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To achieve sustainable competitive advantage in the contemporary business environment organizations are continually demanded to develop the propensity to innovate. Accordingly, this has led to increased interest in understanding the factors driving innovation capability in organizations. Nevertheless, the Sri Lankan manufacturing sector has a laid-back approach pertaining to innovations. This study examines the antecedents of innovation capability and performance outcomes of innovation capability in SMEs by integrating the resource-based view and dynamic capability view. To achieve this object
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Singh, Perminderjit, and K. S. Sangwan. "Product and Process Characteristics for Green Manufacturing: Evidence From Indian SMEs." In ASME 2010 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference. ASMEDC, 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/msec2010-34077.

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With growing awareness of environmental issues — from global warming to local waste disposal — business and government have come under increasing pressure to reduce the environmental impacts involved in the production and consumption of goods and services. However, organizations consider environmental assessment fairly late in the product development process, which generates additional design constraints and increases the development costs. The integration of environmental requirements through life-cycle stages of a product is a likely approach, leading to a new paradigm of green manufacturing
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Reports on the topic "Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Environment Issues"

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Intarakumnerd, Dr Patarapong. SME Productivity and Innovation in Asia: Policies for a Resilient Future. Asian Productivity Organization, 2025. https://doi.org/10.61145/eirs7121.

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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Asia have been facing a variety of challenges since the end of the pandemic, despite their significance in local economies. This report presents an in-depth exploration of the challenges and opportunities facing SMEs across the diverse economic contexts of the 12 APO members covered in the study, particularly focusing on productivity, technological capability enhancement, and innovation-related issues. Digital transformation is also examined as a critical enabler of SME resilience and competitiveness in the post-pandemic era. It assesses the cur
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Kearns, Nick, and William Beale. Show me the Money: Perspectives on Applying for Government Research and Development Co-funding. Unitec ePress, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.34074/ocds.022.

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In 2012-14 Unitec Institute of Technology (in partnership with The Innovation Workshop) carried out research into the application process for New Zealand Government Research &amp; Development [R&amp;D] co-funding administered by the Ministry of Science &amp; Innovation (now Callaghan Innovation Ltd). This research revealed widespread applicant frustration with the application criteria and process. A significant problem perceived by High Value Manufacturing and Service Small Medium Enterprises (HVMS SME) businesses is the focus of R&amp;D funding on product innovation followed by a lack of fund
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Katigbak, Jovito Jose, and Jemimah Joanne Villaruel. Assessing the Adoption of Circular Economy among Women-Led MSMEs in Metro Manila: A Pilot Study. Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.62986/dp2023.30.

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Buoyed by favorable developments at the global and regional levels, circular economy (CE) has been emerging in the Philippines due to an increasing call for the effective mainstreaming of sustainable principles and practices across various economic sectors. Often characterized as an industrial system regenerative or regenerative by design, CE presents guidelines that enable business-, society-, and environment-friendly economic development. This is vital for the Philippines as it seeks to address waste management issues and reduce carbon emissions by advancing Sustainable Development Goal 12:
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Opportunities and drivers for SME agribusinesses to reduce food loss in Africa and Asia. Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness (CASA), 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1079/20240191175.

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Climate change, conflict, and the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath have caused a sharp increase in food insecurity globally. Reducing food loss - a decrease in the quantity and/or quality of food that takes place from production through to processing - in places where food insecurity is most severe has the potential to be a win-win for food security, climate outcomes, and for commercially driven agribusinesses. This report reviews the common drivers of food loss in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, which include inadequate storage, lack of cold chain, and poor post-harvest and distribution
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