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Eurich, Markus, Claudia Villalonga, and Roman Boutellier. "Dynamic Formation of Business Networks." International Journal of Applied Logistics 2, no. 4 (October 2011): 44–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jal.2011100104.
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New business opportunities rarely conform to the way the industry traditionally approached the market, which is an opportunity for newcomers and flexible small and medium-sized enterprises to be the first in recognizing and taking advantage of emerging market opportunities. However, newcomers and small and medium-sized enterprises may be too young or too small to possess all the required competencies and resources. They need to organize themselves in business networks, in which business partners complement each other. This article suggests a sketch of the form and methods of a framework that allows the ‘Quality of Information’-based discovery of potential business partners who can offer resources like sensors, actuators, and processing services. In the Real World Internet, this would enable small and medium-sized enterprises to create an appropriate business network and to quickly react to emerging business opportunities.
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Belt, Pekka, Kaarlo Paloniemi, and Janne Sinisammal. "One-Person Enterprises and Business Growth." Journal of Enterprising Culture 23, no. 03 (September 2015): 381–404. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0218495815500132.
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Solopreneurs, i.e. entrepreneurs who run their businesses alone, are surprisingly common constituting some 15% of the work force in Europe and the United States. This study aims to clarify solopreneurs’ relationship to growth by analyzing the daily work of established solopreneurs from two different perspectives; how they perceive their well-being at work and how they perceive the development of their businesses. This research objective is addressed by using grounded theory methodology and thematic interviews. According to the findings of this study, solopreneurs follow a specific pattern in their activities that differentiates them from other entrepreneurs. The entrepreneur’s position as a solopreneur encourages him or her to continue alone. The feedback that solopreneurs receive from the environment directs them to focus on their personal professional skills rather than on business and growth. In addition, solopreneurs do not use networks to develop their businesses even though entrepreneurship literature highlights the importance of networks for business development. However, solopreneurs acknowledge the importance of networks for their personal well-being.
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Raut, Jelena, Slavica Mitrović, Boban Melović, and Teodora Lolić. "Social Networks as New Business Concept for Enterprises." International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management 9, no. 3 (September 2018): 147–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.24867/ijiem-2018-3-147.
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He, Zhiteng. "Analysis of Enterprise Business Strategy Based on Business Ecosystem." SHS Web of Conferences 151 (2022): 01041. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/202215101041.
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From the perspective of the future development trend of strategic management theory, business ecosystem (BET), commercial Mode and dynamic capability of enterprises are the mainstream trends of the future development of strategic management theory. At the same time, it indicates that there are some internal relations and inevitable laws among them that deserve scholars’ attention. The structure of BET can be examined from two perspectives. According to the closeness and importance of members in the system, BET can be divided into four subsystems: core ecosystem, competition system, support system, society and natural environment system. According to the different roles played in their respective business networks, enterprises can be divided into four types: network core type, dominant type, profit-taking type and gap type. The research on the evolution from leading enterprises to BET is a relatively new research field, but with the development of economic society, it is the only way for enterprises to survive and develop that enterprises and their stakeholders form a BET with competitive advantages through loose confluence. It is hoped that it can give reference to enterprises in the complex business environment and help them achieve long-term development.
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Ratajczak-Mrozek, Milena. "Business Networks Versus Other Concepts of Cooperation Between Enterprises." Gospodarka Narodowa 233, no. 7-8 (August 31, 2009): 79–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.33119/gn/101246.
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Anggraini, Rita, Abdul Rahman Kadir, and Mursalim Nohong. "The Effect of Business Networks, Product Innovation, and Business Competition on the Development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) In Boven Digoel District." Hasanuddin Journal of Business Strategy 2, no. 4 (October 30, 2020): 53–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.26487/hjbs.v2i4.366.
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The purpose of this study is to determine and analyze the effect of business networks, product innovation and business competition on the development of MSMEs in Boven Digoel Regency either partially or simultaneously. This study will explain the causal relationship between variables through hypothesis testing. In this study, the analytical method used is path analysis (Path Analysis) using the SPSS program. The results of the study found that the variables of business networks, product innovation, and business competition partially have a significant effect on the development of small and medium enterprises in Boven Digoel Regency, which means that when the Business Network is improved it will have a significant effect on the development of Small and Medium Enterprises in Boven Digoel Regency. Furthermore, the variables of Business Network, Product Innovation, and Business Competition together (simultaneously) have a significant effect on the development of Small and Medium Enterprises in Boven Digoel district.
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Mulyana, Mulyana, and Wasitowati Wasitowati. "The improvement of collaborative networks to increase small and medium enterprises (SMEs) performance." Serbian Journal of Management 16, no. 1 (2021): 213–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.5937/sjm16-24369.
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This study aims to examine the effect of collaborative networks on business performance. This study tries to find a collaborative network format that can improve business performance. The respondents in this study were 295 owners of the fashion sector SMEs in Central Java, Indonesia. Data analysis used the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach. The results showed that collaborative networks (CN) significantly influence innovation capability (IC), competitive advantage (CA), and business performance (BP). Furthermore, the capability of innovation and competitive advantage also significantly influence business performance. Innovation capabilities and competitive advantages can mediate the relationship between collaborative networks and business performance.
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Popov, E. V., V. L. Simonova, O. V. Komarova, and S. S. Kaigorodova. "Influence of social networks on business processes’ development." Economic Analysis: Theory and Practice 19, no. 12 (December 25, 2020): 2225–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.24891/ea.19.12.2225.
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Subject. The emergence of new ways of interaction between sellers and buyers, the formation of new sales channels and product promotion based on the use of digital economy tools is at the heart of improving the business processes. Social networks became a tool for development; their rapid growth necessitates theoretical understanding and identification of potential application in enterprise's business process digitalization. Objectives. We explore the role of social media in the digitalization of business processes, systematize the impact of social networks on business processes of enterprises in the digital economy. Methods. The theoretical and methodological analysis of social networks as a tool for digitalization of company's business processes rests on the content analysis of domestic and foreign scientific studies, comparison, generalization and systematization. Results. We highlight the key effects of the impact of social networks on the business processes of the company; show that the digitalization of business processes should be considered in the context of a value-based approach, aimed at creating a value through the algorithmization of company operations. We determine that social networks are one of the most important tools for digitalization of company's business processes, as they have a high organizational and management potential. We also systematize the effects of social media on company's business processes. Conclusions. We present theoretical provisions of the impact of social networks on business processes of enterprises, which will enable to model and organize ideas about the development of digital ecosystems and the formation of business models.
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Ganju, Rohan. "EVERYONE’S BUSINESS: SUSTAINABLE MARKETS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL NETWORKS IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD." International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research 08, no. 10 (2023): 3105–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.46609/ijsser.2023.v08i10.006.
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The world is confronted with social and environmental issues that must be addressed, and businesses often play an essential part in this process. The characteristic organizational structure of the modern global economy is business networks. Many governments and local leaders propose membership in business networks as an alternative growth approach for regional economic vibrancy. These policies help in fostering hyperlocal economies in a holistic manner. Moreover, local businesses are encouraged to participate in these networks to help them achieve their ESG objectives. This contribution frequently encourages the growth of sustainable enterprises and attracts impact investments. The goal of this study is to elucidate the function of business networks in boosting the economies of the local communities in which they are embedded. It also focuses on how these networks help small enterprises access sustainability and innovation which in turn makes them key contributors to both, the global and local economy.
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Roh, Tae Hyup. "The Sharing Economy: Business Cases of Social Enterprises Using Collaborative Networks." Procedia Computer Science 91 (2016): 502–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2016.07.129.
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Nosirbekov, Temurbek Mamurbekovich. "FEATURES OF PUBLIC FOOD DEVELOPMENT IN TOURISM BUSINESS OF UZBEKISTAN." Nauka v sovremennom mire, no. 3(48) (April 20, 2020): 103–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.31618/2524-0935-2020-48-3-5.
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The restaurant services market has entered a new stage of its development, against the background of existing enterprises, modern formats of food industry organizations are opening up. The food culture is being modernized, much is borrowed from the European food culture. The formation of international networks of catering enterprises, contributes to the opening of new fast food outlets in the Republic of Uzbekistan.
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Sunada, I. Ketut, and I. Ketut Sandi. "Business Development Independent Populist Economic Owned Enterprises as a Village." International Journal of Contemporary Research and Review 9, no. 06 (June 9, 2018): 20792–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.15520/ijcrr/2018/9/06/520.
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Bumdes is a village business unit whose capital comes from village-owned funds . The goal is to float the village potential into an independent village. Thus it takes effort and strategic and appropriate tips to achieve that goal. The first tip is to establish a forum for the development of economic networks in this case is the establishment of BUMDES. Some of the things that can be done are: (i) development of human resources capability so as to provide added value in the management of village economic assets, (ii) integrating rural economic products so as to have good bargaining position in market network, (iii) (iv) strengthening village economic institutions, (v) developing supporting elements such as micro-credit, market information, technological and management support, economic infrastructure and communication networks as well as support for guidance and regulation.
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Yousaf, Zahid, and Abdul Majid. "Organizational network and strategic business performance." Journal of Organizational Change Management 31, no. 2 (April 9, 2018): 268–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jocm-12-2016-0298.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to address the key issues, how organizational networks influence the strategic business performance (SBP) through the mediating role of organizational flexibility, and the moderating role of entrepreneurial orientation (EO). Contextualizing small and medium enterprises in developing countries, the authors have developed and tested a theoretical model of SBP to provide a framework for analyzing its major antecedents. Design/methodology/approach This research used a quantitative approach with cross-sectional data. The authors used correlation, regression and Baron and Kenny Approach (Causal Step Approach) for analyzing the data collected from 737 CEOs/MDs/owners of different small and medium enterprises to test the theoretical model developed for this study. Findings Findings revealed that organizational flexibility mediates the relationship between organizational network and SBP. Furthermore, stronger EO strengthens the relationship between organizational flexibility and SBP. Originality/value This study contributes in two ways: first, it provides empirical evidences that how to flourish the mechanism of SBP in SMEs. Second, this work contributes to understand the effects of organizational networks, flexibility and EO on SBP.
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Tai, Wan-Ping. "The Political Economy of Guanxi Networking in Thai-Chinese Enterprises: An Empirical Research." Translocal Chinese: East Asian Perspectives 14, no. 2 (January 6, 2021): 215–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/24522015-14020005.
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Abstract The value attached to the concept of guanxi (關係) by Chinese enterprises in Southeast Asia can be observed in their business culture. Previous scholars have attributed the success of Chinese enterprises in Southeast Asia to “guanxi networks.” The author’s observations on Thai enterprises made over a 5-year period are here used to validate their research findings. In conclusion, the author classifies Thailand as a market economy where business activities are conducted based on the value of guanxi and economic strategies.
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Tai, Wan-Ping. "The Political Economy of Guanxi Networking in Thai-Chinese Enterprises: An Empirical Research." Translocal Chinese: East Asian Perspectives 14, no. 2 (January 6, 2021): 215–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/24522015-14020005.
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Abstract The value attached to the concept of guanxi (關係) by Chinese enterprises in Southeast Asia can be observed in their business culture. Previous scholars have attributed the success of Chinese enterprises in Southeast Asia to “guanxi networks.” The author’s observations on Thai enterprises made over a 5-year period are here used to validate their research findings. In conclusion, the author classifies Thailand as a market economy where business activities are conducted based on the value of guanxi and economic strategies.
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Talić, Miljana, and Suzana Stefanović. "Ecosystem of Social Enterprises - A Comparative Review of the Practice of European Countries and the Republic of Serbia." Economic Themes 60, no. 3 (September 1, 2022): 369–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/ethemes-2022-0020.
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Abstract Due to the influence of numerous factors that make it difficult to find the innovative solutions to social and environmental problems that social enterprises deal with, there is a need for a joint action of social enterprises, both with each other and with other actors operating in their environment. In order to overcome the challenges more easily, which they face in their business, social enterprises and social entrepreneurs should take advantage of networking. Business networks can bring many benefits to their members, and networks in the social sector are of particular importance. Recently, networking has taken place within the broader framework of so-called ecosystems. With this in mind, the aim of this paper is to shed more light on the specifics of networking of social enterprises, i.e. their connection to ecosystems. The Social Entrepreneurship Network (SEN) has played a key role in the development of this sector in European countries. Also in the Republic of Serbia, networking of social enterprises with civil society organizations has significantly contributed to the creation of public policies and the promotion of social enterprises.
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Feng, Nan, Zhiqi Hao, Sibo Yang, and Harris Wu. "Supporting Business Privacy Protection in Wireless Sensor Networks." Journal of Sensors 2016 (2016): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7638149.
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With the pervasive use of wireless sensor networks (WSNs) within commercial environments, business privacy leakage due to the exposure of sensitive information transmitted in a WSN has become a major issue for enterprises. We examine business privacy protection in the application of WSNs. We propose a business privacy-protection system (BPS) that is modeled as a hierarchical profile in order to filter sensitive information with respect to enterprise-specified privacy requirements. The BPS aims at solving a tradeoff between metrics that are defined to estimate the utility of information and the business privacy risk. We design profile, risk assessment, and filtration agents to implement the BPS based on multiagent technology. The effectiveness of our proposed BPS is validated by experiments.
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Chen, Huiya. "Development Countermeasures of Business Management Informatization Based on Machine Learning Algorithm." Mobile Information Systems 2022 (August 25, 2022): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/9108656.
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Business management is an important part of social service and governance. With the development of economy and technology, the pressure on enterprises to participate in the market competition is gradually increasing. Therefore, it is particularly important to establish an information-based business management system. However, there are still many problems in the process of informatization development of enterprise business management, which seriously restricts the comprehensive development of enterprises. On the one hand, the existing business management information system lacks effective security and supervision links. On the other hand, there is a lack of professional information technology personnel within the enterprise. Machine learning is a discipline that specializes in how to simulate human learning behavior, and it can continuously learn new knowledge structures to make itself progress and develop. The development of enterprise business management informatization is consistent with the development direction of machine learning itself. Therefore, this paper proposes a business management informatization construction method based on a machine learning algorithm, which aims to further promote the development of enterprises in the direction of informatization and modernization and improve the informatization level of enterprises. Experiments show that with the support of machine learning technology, the level of enterprise business management informatization can reach 82.31%, fully indicating that machine learning can help enterprises innovate management models and improve the level of information management of enterprises.
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Chen, Tsung-Yi. "A Business Model Feasibility Evaluation Method for Enterprise Collaborative Business Innovation." International Journal of e-Collaboration 18, no. 1 (January 2022): 1–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijec.290291.
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In innovative eras, business models (BMs) are the key factor driving business success. However, implementing innovative BMs is time-consuming and high-risk. Therefore, conducting BM feasibility evaluations after their initial design is important, but some unsolved problems remain in the assessment of the feasibility of BMs. Deciding whether to implement innovative BMs is difficult for all enterprises. The business model canvas (BMC) methodology has been widely adopted by enterprises that are designing innovative BMs. This study proposes a BMC-based feasibility evaluation method geared towards SMEs or new entrepreneurs. The study verifies the proposed method by designing BMs for a non-profit organization and an innovative coffee shop. The rationality of each dimension of the two BMs is calculated to generate a radar chart, and based on the results, advantages and disadvantages are discussed. The proposed method can be used to guide designers of innovative for-profit and non-profit BMs in evaluating feasibility and identifying strengths and weaknesses in each BM block.
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WITT, PETER. "INFORMATION NETWORKS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES." Journal of Enterprising Culture 07, no. 03 (September 1999): 213–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0218495899000133.
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Information networks are established by communication links between firms, their business partners, personal friends, authorities, universities etc. The value of the information exchanges, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises, depends on the individual position in the information network. The paper discusses existing measures to evaluate network positions and proposes a new one. Extensive case study evidence indicates that the network position of startups and small enterprises is subject to constant changes which the individual firm cannot control completely. The paper develops a dynamic model for the development of network positions over time and indicates what firms can do to improve them. Information management in small and medium-sized enterprises can best be described as the management of dynamic information networks. Calculating position measures and development paths helps start-ups and small businesses to assess their current network position and to increase the efficiency of their information management.
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Wang, Lai-Wang, Fu-Lin Chu, and Chien-Hua Chang. "The Comprehensive Evaluation Model of Business Performance Based on Artificial Neural Network." Mobile Information Systems 2022 (September 24, 2022): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/2573407.
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In recent years, domestic enterprises have shown a strong development trend with rapid growth and wide coverage. The construction and operation of enterprise management models are crucial to the development of enterprises, and a good enterprise management model helps enterprises stand firm in market competition and achieve long-term development. Under the background of the new economic normal, the market environment has seen tremendous changes, which have far-reaching effects on the operation and development of enterprises. In order to cope with the impact of the changing economic situation on enterprises, enterprises need to reasonably improve their management models and promote their sustainable and stable development. Through qualitative and quantitative research, scholars have expressed their views on this issue. Combining the existing studies and analyses by scholars at home and abroad, this paper discusses the necessity of the need for innovation in enterprise management in the context of the big data era, discusses the current situation of enterprise management, reveals the problems from both microaspects and macroaspects of enterprises, uses artificial neural networks to establish an enterprise performance assessment model and related policy recommendations, improves the efficiency of enterprises, and puts forward some constructive suggestions for the innovation of enterprise management models.
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Asmahani Ibrahim, Nor, and Rosmimah Mohd Roslin. "Incorporating Social Networks in Business Relationships of Retail SMEs for Better Business Performance." International Journal of Engineering & Technology 7, no. 4.38 (December 3, 2018): 1305. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i4.38.27811.
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The presence of hypermarkets with modern retail format has impacted the performance of retail small medium-enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. The challenges of remaining competitive and the ability to sustain the business have pushed many retail SMEs to cease operations within a short period after commencement. Despite these challenges, retail SMEs can still attain competitive advantage through the strategies of strengthening and maintaining business relationships with their social networks. This study postulates that fostering social networks, specifically on the notion of homophily or similarities among social network members, is able to lure valuable resources needed by retail SMEs in achieving superior business performance. Unfortunately, only few studies have focused on social networks from within the Asian context and many tend to overlook the importance of social networks specifically in retailing. This study also suggests the relationship between value and status similarities of retail SMEs and their ability to coordinate efforts in horizontal relationships. Therefore, this study extends the discussion on the role of social networks towards better business performance of retail SMEs in Malaysia by conceptualizing a framework indicating the importance of value and status homophily on coordination of activities leading to business performance of retail SMEs.
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Zheng, Yajun. "Do Information Systems Today Play a Strategic Role in Business?" Journal of Soft Computing and Decision Analytics 2, no. 1 (January 1, 2024): 65–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.31181/jscda21202432.
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An information system is a combination of software, hardware, and telecommunication networks to collect useful data, especially in an organisation. Many businesses use information technology to complete and manage their operations, interact with their consumers, and stay ahead of their competition. The purpose of this study is to analyze and investigate the strategic role of information systems in modern enterprises. We analyzes the components of information systems and their overall functions, as well as the importance of keeping the information system and organizational strategy aligned. By analyzing the influence of digital connection on enterprises, this paper expounds the adoption of information system in enterprises. We analyze the reasons why information systems have a significant impact on organizational operations, and the goals of an enterprise's adoption of information systems. The relationship between proper information system and improving the efficiency of company operation is analyzed. In business operation, small and medium-sized enterprises regard information system as a priority, and the impact of strategic information system on enterprises. From the above, we conclude the value of information systems in contemporary enterprises, increasing productivity, reducing resource use, and making data collection more efficient.
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Memetov, Aiiar. "PRACTICE OF DIGITALIZATION OF DOMESTIC AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES." Economic Analysis, no. 32(1) (2022): 71–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.35774/econa2022.01.071.
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The main theoretical and practical aspects of the digital transformation of agro-industrial enterprises are considered in the article. In the course of the research the levels of digitalization of agro-industrial enterprises were determined, where the transformation of production relations of participants in the digital transformation of agricultural enterprises is carried out. The main modern digital technologies used in agrarian business are systematized. The specifics of digitalization of agro-industrial production depending on the segment of the digital economy, in particular, the sector of information and communication technologies and e-business infrastructure is determined; digital production and e-business, including industry, ie the processes of a business organization using computer networks; e-commerce, ie retail online sales of goods. The directions of digital transformation of agricultural enterprises are analyzed and the leading agricultural holdings of Ukraine that are leaders in digitalization are identified, in particular Kernel, Nibulon, Myronivsky Hliboproduct, UkrLandFarming, Astarta. The role of effective digital strategy in the digital transformations of agricultural enterprises is proved. An example of "Agroprodservice" business digitalization strategy formation is considered.
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van Hillegersberg, Jos, Ruurd Boeke, and Willem-Jan van den Heuvel. "Potential of Webservices to Enable Smart Business Networks." Journal of Information Technology 19, no. 4 (December 2004): 281–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.jit.2000027.
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Webservices (WSs) are believed to be among the key technologies to enable the transformation of current static supply chains into dynamic virtual networks of enterprises. Others have said that these technologies are not yet ready for large-scale applications to supply chains and propose ‘traditional’ cross-enterprise integration methods. However, there is currently little research available that objectively evaluates the usefulness of WSs to enable smart business networks. In this study, this question is addressed through developing a typical scenario in which we transform a static supply chain into a ‘loosely coupled’ business network. We implement the scenario using state-of-the-art ‘enterprise application integration’ and WSs orchestration technology. The comparison of these alternative approaches reveals that WSs technology has some clear advantages above enterprise integration technology currently in use. However, there are also some limitations and research issues which are presented as a future research agenda for WSs technology.
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Kasparova, Eva. "Social Media in Enterprises in the Czech Republic." International Journal of Engineering & Technology 7, no. 2.28 (May 16, 2018): 211. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i2.28.12915.
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Social media play an important role in the present business practice. Enterprises increase their usage of social media to accomplish various business objectives. Many companies are not only aware of the importance of social media in the contemporary economic practice but also perceive them as a competitive advantage. Social media expand the space for mutual communication both inside and outside an enterprise. Through social media, businesses can build, expand and consolidate social networks of relationships that are necessary to achieve the set goals. The paper focuses on the importance of social media in business practice and the use of social media by enterprises in the Czech Republic.
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Herbane, Brahim. "Locational Contiguity and Business Continuity: Perceived Organizational Resilience of Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises in U.K. Business Parks." SAGE Open 10, no. 2 (April 2020): 215824402092741. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2158244020927417.
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As the ability to respond and adapt to crises, we conceptualize and examine organizational resilience through four components (active, temporal, posture, and performance). This multidimensional view of resilience combines the perceptions of senior managers and other indicators including the presence and nature of formal business continuity management. This study examines whether relationships with neighboring firms in a business park substitute wider network relationships. Relationships between locational attributes (locational contiguity within a business park), entrepreneurs’ social networks, and the perceived resilience of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the United Kingdom are examined using data collected from 268 SMEs. Locational attributes are positively associated with organizational resilience (in both aggregated and constituent forms) while revealing an inverse relationship between social networks and perceived resilience. Importantly, the study contributes to a place-based view of resilience to explain why the impact of social networks differs from the positive associations that are found in prior theoretical and empirical work.
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Yerznkyan, Bagrat H. "Enterprises and Ecosystems: Features’ Relational Analysis." Journal of Economic Regulation 11, no. 4 (December 25, 2020): 044–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.17835/2078-5429.2020.11.4.044-056.
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The article deals with the analysis of the organizational and institutional differences between the enterprises and ecosystems given in relational key and with the use of four-typed system language of G.B.Kleiner, applied for description of institutions as well. Features of different business-ecosystems with indication of dominated characteristics are analyzed which are as follows: innovation-oriented industrial clusters as objective systems, technological platforms as environmental systems, networks as processed systems and business-incubators as projective systems. An evolutionary logic of the enterprise development is presented with accent on two aspects: existential (enterprises are treated as existing objects, legal entities, as a rule, entering into explicit contractual relations and/or practicing implicit relations within themselves) and transactional (mattered in inter-firm interactions or relations between existing or potential elements of hybrid structures). Other logic connects to networks, especially, innovative – principally non-hierarchical structures, relied on the information power provided by the new technological paradigm. It is confirmed that the main difference between competing and functioning in market environment enterprises and such acting in the frame of ecosystems is the studied in the paper enterprises form functional unity with all types of ecosystems, however with different degree of intensity of this unity connection.
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Yerznkyan, Bagrat H. "Enterprises and Ecosystems: Features’ Relational Analysis." Journal of Economic Regulation 11, no. 4 (December 25, 2020): 044–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.17835/2078-5429.2020.11.4.044-056.
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The article deals with the analysis of the organizational and institutional differences between the enterprises and ecosystems given in relational key and with the use of four-typed system language of G.B.Kleiner, applied for description of institutions as well. Features of different business-ecosystems with indication of dominated characteristics are analyzed which are as follows: innovation-oriented industrial clusters as objective systems, technological platforms as environmental systems, networks as processed systems and business-incubators as projective systems. An evolutionary logic of the enterprise development is presented with accent on two aspects: existential (enterprises are treated as existing objects, legal entities, as a rule, entering into explicit contractual relations and/or practicing implicit relations within themselves) and transactional (mattered in inter-firm interactions or relations between existing or potential elements of hybrid structures). Other logic connects to networks, especially, innovative – principally non-hierarchical structures, relied on the information power provided by the new technological paradigm. It is confirmed that the main difference between competing and functioning in market environment enterprises and such acting in the frame of ecosystems is the studied in the paper enterprises form functional unity with all types of ecosystems, however with different degree of intensity of this unity connection.
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Pech, Martin, Drahoš Vaněček, and Jaroslava Pražáková. "Complexity, continuity, and strategic management of buyer–supplier relationships from a network perspective." Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Innovation 17, no. 3 (2021): 189–226. http://dx.doi.org/10.7341/20211736.
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PURPOSE: Current research seeks to create an economic model that connects strategic management and network theory. However, most theoretical models do not provide empirical evidence of network relationships’ real structure and attributes. The purpose of the paper is to explore the relation between enterprise characteristics and the characteristics of buyer–supplier relationships in supply chain networks. We are specifically interested in business relationships in networks with respect to the various enterprises’ sizes and sectors of industry. The subject of our research was characteristics, such as network relationship complexity, continuity of relationships, and strategic management in networks. The paper summarizes the results of an empirical study on buyer-supplier networks and accentuates the importance of developing and fostering business collaboration for strategic management. METHODOLOGY: We conducted the questionnaire research in 2016–2019 on 360 enterprises from the Czech Republic. We selected the research sample based on the non-probability purposive sampling method. The members of the research team collected data from an online survey and personal visits to enterprises. The statistical analysis of hypotheses is based on the frequency of managers’ answers. To evaluate results, a two-proportion Z-Test is used for comparing different categories of enterprises according to their enterprise size or prevailing sector of the industry. FINDINGS: The main results show that the differences between enterprises involved in the buyer–supplier structures lie mainly in their size. The survey did not identify differences between industry sectors. The findings show that the complexity of networks in the Czech Republic is not high in terms of the number of suppliers or involvement in many supply networks. The continuity of relationships with partners in buyer–supplier networks is relatively long-term oriented. Long-term partnerships reflect the higher quality of relationships and support future integration. However, large enterprises prefer to build contracts for shorter or longer periods. An overall decentralization strategy characterizes the strategic management of buyer–supplier networks. This finding means dividing competencies such as planning, managing, sourcing, decision-making, transporting (delivering) among more enterprises. IMPLICATIONS FOR THEORY AND PRACTICE: The paper provides an insight into understanding how the buyer–supplier network functions. The theory’s implication builds on the connection of supply chain management and strategic management from the network perspective. Supply chain management is viewed as a part of strategic management, and the synthesis of both research areas opens an innovative view to business theory. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: The paper’s principal value is the connection between contemporary ideas of strategic management and supply chain management. The synthesis of supply chain management and network approach enhances strategic management theory.
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Dorotov, Pavel. "Internet and Social Networks As a Tool for Cleaning Business Development." Auditor 7, no. 6 (July 27, 2021): 46–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.12737/1998-0701-2021-7-6-46-51.
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In this article, using the example of cleaning companies, the features of positioning and methods of fi nding clients for micro and small enterprises and companies through various Internet resources are considered, the features of working on electronic trading platforms, the role of social networks in promoting the product of such companies, as well as ways of interaction between the seller and the buyer on the platforms of such networks.
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Castillo, José, Jaime Jurado, and Stephen Allen. "Assessing the effect of social networks among Mexican enterprises." International Journal of Commerce and Management 18, no. 4 (November 21, 2008): 331–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/10569210810921951.
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Lacam, Jean Sébastien, and David Salvetat. "The complexity of co-opetitive networks." Business Process Management Journal 23, no. 1 (February 3, 2017): 176–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bpmj-12-2015-0187.
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Purpose Many firms engage in co-opetitive projects during which they have simultaneously competitive and collaborative relationships with many rivals in a complex network. A co-opetitive network offers them access to a large volume of resources and knowledge, for example, to support new markets and/or territories. So, does the network grow with the scope of the co-opetition project? The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach An empirical study of 106 French boating intermediate-sized enterprises (ETIs) and small and medium enterprises provides a descriptive and explanatory analysis of co-opetitive networks. Findings The results support this definition of a complex co-opetitive network only when the objectives of a firm are part of the geographical expansion of its activities. In contrast, these relations remain simple (dyadic) when a firm favours a strategy of diversifying its activities while maintaining its unique local geographical market. Research limitations/implications First, the work is based on a quantitative methodology, so is static. It would be interesting to analyze the process of the building of co-opetitive relationships and opportunism between rival firms, for example, through a qualitative study. Second, this work focusses on boating companies in France. It may be appropriate to consider the sanctions placed on the opportunism of foreign firms in co-opetition. Third, future work could increase understanding, not only of the nature of reprisals inflicted on individualistic co-opetitors, but also on the structure, objectives and results of these reprisals. Originality/value The study deepens our knowledge of the definition, composition and determinants of co-opetitive networks.
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Najib, Ainun, and Lailul Mursyidah. "Peran Dinas Koperasi Dan Usaha Mikro Dalam Pemberdayaan Usaha Mikro." Societas : Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Sosial 12, no. 1 (May 8, 2023): 139–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.35724/sjias.v12i1.5123.
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Micro Business Actors (UM) are one of the pillars of the national economy. The Office of Cooperatives and Micro Enterprises has an important role in promoting micro enterprises. The role of the cooperative and micro business services is expected to create welfare and prosperity for micro business actors. The purpose of this study was to determine the role of the Office of Cooperatives and Micro Enterprises in empowering micro enterprises in Sidoarjo Regency. The research method used in this research is descriptive with a qualitative approach through interviews, observation and documentation and uses secondary data sourced from journals and books. The research location is at the Department of Cooperatives and Micro Enterprises (UM) Sidoarjo Regency. Based on the results of research on the role of the Office of Cooperatives and Micro Enterprises in empowering business actors as follows: 1) Facility Role; including the provision of Support, utilization of resources, and communication. 2) Educational Role; provide information related to punctured potency, and training. 3) Representative Role; includes cooperation in fostering and developing potential, opening networks with other parties, and obtaining venture capital. 4) Technical Roles; includes skills, management, and the ability to control finances.
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Shang, Hongjiang, Weijia Li, Gengxin Li, Sheng Zhao, Lei Li, and Yongjian Li. "Analysis and Application of Enterprise Performance Evaluation of Cross-Border E-Commerce Enterprises Based on Deep Learning Model." Mobile Information Systems 2022 (September 20, 2022): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/1058175.
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With the rise and gradual development of the Internet, today's era has been transformed into the information age. The network transaction mode has involved all levels. At the same time, a new business model is gradually emerging, that is, e-commerce enterprises. Compared with the traditional business model, e-commerce enterprises are more information technology, networking, and convenience. In the current cross-border e-commerce enterprise development model, e-commerce enterprise performance evaluation and application have always been a key concern. Based on the lag of performance calculation and analysis of cross-border e-commerce enterprises, this paper carries out experimental analysis by combining the in-depth learning model. The results of the experiment are as follows: (1) it analyzes the growth situation of overseas Internet sales enterprises, determines the research direction of the experiment, puts forward the construction principles of the performance index system of overseas Internet sales enterprises, and constructs the performance evaluation system of overseas Internet sales enterprises according to the principles, to ensure the reliability of data and effectiveness of performance accounting. (2) On the basis of retaining the traditional performance calculation and evaluation mode of cross-border e-commerce enterprises, the in-depth learning mode is integrated into the performance evaluation process of overseas Internet sales enterprises. Using the in-depth learning mathematical algorithm combined with the enterprise performance calculation algorithm of cross-border e-commerce enterprises can not only ensure the effectiveness of performance calculation but also classify more quickly, facilitate the later use, and reduce the pressure on business enterprise enterprises.
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Sivakumar, Eashwar, and Paras Chawla. "Decentralized Lean Business Model Canvas for Blockchain-Based Enterprises." Journal of Computer Science 18, no. 5 (May 1, 2022): 426–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.3844/jcssp.2022.426.440.
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Shin, Dong-Hee. "Public networks for SME applications: implications for future SME networks." Human Systems Management 23, no. 3 (August 15, 2004): 151–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/hsm-2004-23301.
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I discuss experiences in the development of four broadband public networking projects in New York State in order to see an implication for future small or medium-sized enterprise over such public networks. The projects were funded under a state program to diffuse broadband/advanced telecommunication technologies in economically depressed areas of the state. Through the broadband networks, I critically argue characterization of next generation public network (NGPN) in reference to small medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). I identify several facets of an NGPN drawing on a longitudinal study of the network development in four New York communities. As broadband public networks diffuse, small businesses being left out of the loop. The idea of SME application and service may itself be at risk. My approach to the socio-technical challenges involved in the design and development of broadband public networks is outlined.
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Avdasheva, S. "Business-groups in Russian industries." Voprosy Ekonomiki, no. 5 (May 20, 2004): 121–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.32609/0042-8736-2004-5-121-134.
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The chapter of “Institutional Economics” textbook is devoted to the development of business-groups as a specific feature of industrial organization in the Russian economy. The main determinants of forming and functioning of business-groups such as allocation of property rights in Soviet enterprises, networks of directors and executive authorities in the Soviet economic system as well as import of new institutes and inefficient state enforcement are in the center of analysis. Origins, structure, organization and management within the groups and the role of shareholding and informal control rights are considered.
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Jin, Yuran, Xiangye Song, Jinhuan Tang, Xiaodong Dong, and Huisheng Ji. "Business model of garment enterprises: a scientometric review." Textile Research Journal 91, no. 13-14 (July 2021): 1609–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0040517520985908.
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The research on the business model of garment enterprises (BMGE) has expanded rapidly in the last decade. However, there is still a lack of comprehensive reviews of it, let alone visual research. Based on scientometrics, in this paper 118 papers and their 4803 references from Science Citation Index Expanded, Social Sciences Citation Index, Conference Proceedings Citation Index—Science, and Conference Proceedings Citation Index—Social Science & Humanities for the period 2010–2020 about the BMGE were analyzed by visualizing the co-cited references, co-occurrence keywords, burst references, dual-map overlays, and more with CiteSpace, Google Maps, and VOSviewer. The research revealed the intellectual landscapes of the BMGE for the first time and mapped the landmark papers, hotspots and trends, national or regional distributions and their cooperation networks, highly cited authors, and prestigious journals and disciplines related to the BMGE. The results show that the biggest hotspot is the fast fashion business model; social responsibility, smart fashion, Internet of Things, and sharing fashion are the main emerging hotspots; and the research focuses has evolved from traditional business models to business models driven by new technologies, then to new issues such as circular economy models. The institutions are mainly distributed in China, the United States, and Western Europe, and there is cooperation between more than 11 countries. The most popular disciplines are economics and politics, while psychology, education, and social science are the essential basic disciplines. The Journal of Cleaner Production and Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management, among others, actively promoted the research.
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Chen, Qiaoyi, Zhao Chen, Zhikuo Liu, Juan Carlos Suárez Serrato, and Daniel Yi Xu. "Industrial Energy Regulation: The Role of Business Conglomerates in China." AEA Papers and Proceedings 111 (May 1, 2021): 396–400. http://dx.doi.org/10.1257/pandp.20211072.
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This paper characterizes the importance of ownership networks of firms that are subject to a prominent energy regulation in China: the Top 1000 Enterprises Energy-Saving Program. We use data on the activities of regulated and unregulated firms that are part of the same conglomerate to study the overall importance of conglomerates as well as their geographic concentration. Accounting for business networks of regulated firms significantly increases the fraction of output that is affected by the regulation. We also document that most related firms of Top 1000 firms are located in the same province.
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Scheller, Christian Vibe, and Pavel Hruby. "Business Process and Value Delivery Modeling Using Possession, Ownership, and Availability (POA) in Enterprises and Business Networks." Journal of Information Systems 30, no. 2 (September 1, 2014): 5–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.2308/isys-50923.
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ABSTRACT This paper describes a metamodel and notation for value delivery business process modeling, describing value delivery as flows of possession, ownership, and availability of economic resources between economic agents, value creation, and consumption, and a transfer of resources between agents' repositories. The motivation of the solution was to refine the REA ontology by replacing the generic concept of change in an economic resource with more specific concepts of change in ownership, change in possession, and change in the availability of an economic resource. The concepts of possession and ownership map directly to the same concepts in property law. The expressive power of the POA model covers traditional accounting, the REA ontology, and value networks. A POA model has the graphical notation and semantic precision that is required for model-driven design of ERP applications, supply chain applications, and enterprise information systems.
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Santoro, Roberto. "The procurement process in the Virtual Vertical Enterprise scenario: the point of view of Large Enterprises." Human Systems Management 18, no. 3-4 (December 29, 1999): 187–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/hsm-1999-183-403.
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The extraordinary development of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) allows for innovative relationships among enterprises, organised in extended networks and regardless of their location. In this scenario, Large Enterprises can re-organise their traditional supply chains (generally formed by Small and Medium Enterprises) according to VIrtual Vertical Enterprise concepts and methodology, in order to obtain: (1) better control of subcontractors activities; (2) cost and delivery time reduction; (3) decrease of subcontractors number.
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Li, Xiao, Jiarou Cao, Zhenggang Liu, and Xinggang Luo. "Sustainable Business Model Based on Digital Twin Platform Network: The Inspiration from Haier’s Case Study in China." Sustainability 12, no. 3 (January 27, 2020): 936. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12030936.
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Sustainability and digitalization have become the main direction of transformation of enterprises. Building a digital twin platform network can provide enterprises with a comprehensive view of products, manufacture, supply chain, customer experience, and profitability, which is conducive to the construction of a sustainable business model. The purpose of this paper is to study how enterprises use digital twin platform networks to generate economic, social and environmental benefits in various dimensions and their coupling relationships. Based on the literature review, this paper constructs a five-dimensional framework of a sustainable business model, and analyses the coupling relationship between dimensions. Using Haier as a way to verify the five-dimensional framework, it explores the dynamic mechanism of the Haier digital twin platform network, constructs an integrated framework based on coupling perspective and compares it with other two home appliance enterprises. The study shows that, through the digital twin platform network, enterprises can remove the disadvantage of focusing on a single product life cycle, and form a comprehensive network, so as to promote overall sustainable upgrades. This paper draws generic strategies and digital transformation suggestions for enterprises to innovate the sustainable business model. The conclusion enriches the research on sustainable business models both theoretically and practically and provides a feasible reference for the transformation of enterprises in digital economy environment.
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Deenadhayalan, Pratiba, Ramakanth Kumar Pattar, and Vijay Chiranjith Reddy. "Functional segments and software defined trends in enterprise networks." Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 31, no. 2 (August 1, 2023): 957. http://dx.doi.org/10.11591/ijeecs.v31.i2.pp957-967.
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In the current scenarios most of the business growth comes from the user experience, while using the business applications. Any enterprise network performance depends on the fundamental process of securely serving the user with applications. The network usage patterns have completely changed from just data transfer, voice, and video transmissions to serving entire applications over the networks. With all the modern applications served over the private and public clouds the network resources utilization must be optimized and take full advantage of them which is not possible with current network architectures. The enterprises are currently shifting towards software defined implementation due to many reasons like consistent policy application across the network, run time analytics for troubleshooting the problems and making the network cloud computing ready. Software defined approaches provide centralized security monitoring and control, user data and identity-based segmentation over the network, dynamic recovery from network infrastructure failure and finally virtualization of almost everything. This paper is an overview of the functioning of enterprises in the networking perspective along with current software defined approaches being used in enterprise networking which will soon take over the traditional networks by solving the challenges present in the software defined networking.
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Surjanah, Surjanah, Muhammad Saleh, and Ahmad Jaya. "Networks-Based Marketing Technology Small and Medium Enterprises (UKM) D'triejie Kalimango Village, Alas District, Sumbawa Regency." Empiricism Journal 3, no. 2 (December 31, 2022): 316–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.36312/ej.v3i2.1013.
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In the current era of globalization, the development of technology and information is very fast and increasingly widespread. As well as the sudden restriction of human movement due to the covid-19 pandemic. Utilization of information technology in running a business or often known as e-commerce for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can provide flexibility in production, enabling faster delivery to customers. Designing, creating, implementing and knowing influencer use system information marketing web based for sale through electronic media (e-commerce) in D'Triejie Small and Medium Enterprises (UKM). Study this including in type research and development. Development packaged e-learning in online form on website: https://c89f-114-122-140-135.ap.ngrok.io/yanti/index.php Development the e-commerce use application programs open source Joomla which is uploaded and installed on the domain and hosting that has been rented During one year. This e-commerce has validated by experts material and media experts, as well has follow stages in development revised until obtained results expected e-commerce. Developed e-commerce then tested on the community. E-commerce own excess could displays goods accompanied with supporting multimedia files as images, video, audio and also flash animation. How to design, create, implement and sell sales results using a web-based marketing information system for sales through electronic media. Knowing the effect of electronic (e-commerce) usage on D'TrieJie's small and medium. Enterprises (UKM) D'TrieJie's small and medium enterprises (UKM) are located on Jl. Prona Rt.02. Rw.03 Kalimango village, Alasdistrict, Sumbawa Regency small and medium enterprises (UKM) D'TrieJie's is one of the home-based businesses engaged in culinary, fruit, juice, plastic etc. Initially D'TrieJie's small and medium Enterprises (SMEs) sold several types of fruit, including oranges, grapes, apples, pears and so on. Over time D'TrieJie's small and medium Enterprises (SMEs) expanded their business by adding more products to the market, namely fruit salad, fruit salad pudding and various fruit drinks. Furthermore, D'TrieJie's small and medium enterprises (UKM) businesses increased their products by marketing packaging containers for salads, drinks and so on.
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Li, Jing. "An Early Control Algorithm of Corporate Financial Risk Using Artificial Neural Networks." Mobile Information Systems 2022 (May 2, 2022): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/4398602.
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Based on DL theory, this paper discusses and studies the early warning of enterprise financial risks in detail. And put forward a new enterprise financial risk early-warning model. The purpose is to enable enterprises to better analyze the changing trend of financial data, make correct decisions by managers and investors of enterprises, and promote the stable development of national economy and enterprises. This model is based on the early-warning theory of enterprises, based on the financial statements, business plans, and other relevant accounting information of enterprises, using accounting, finance, and marketing theories, adopting the methods of ratio analysis, comparative analysis, factor analysis, etc., to warn the financial risks of enterprises. This paper uses a lot of data to train the parameters of the DL financial early-warning model and then verifies the established financial early-warning model. In order to verify the reliability of this model, this model is compared with other two financial early-warning models. The results show that the prediction accuracy of this model is as high as 94%, which is 8~15% higher than that of other models. In this paper, the DL method has been applied to financial risk early warning and achieved good results. It has certain theoretical and practical significance in the field of enterprise financial early warning.
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Sun, Lu, and Yanwen Wang. "Improving and Evaluating Business Management in the Digital Economy Based on Data Analysis." Security and Communication Networks 2022 (August 25, 2022): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/5908877.
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In the new economic situation, enterprises formally enter the transition period of “think power differentiation and gap,” big data, artificial intelligence, digital empowerment, and other new digital economy has a positive effect on improving technical means and reducing operating costs, but the digital economy also forces enterprises to improve their strategies at a multiplier speed. The strategic decision of enterprises is to de-enterprise, from pursuing a single business operation benefit to winning competitive advantage by creating a platform ecosystem; the enterprise organization management mode is shifting from vertical management to horizontal collaborative management, and the organization structure is developing dynamically flat. This requires enterprises to pay attention to the role of data analysis in daily operations and management, promote the establishment of a data-driven corporate culture, make full use of digital technology, modularize production links or departments with similar functions or services, and promote the transformation of organizational structure. By unifying the output of products or services to the outside world; at the same time, improve the corporate performance model, shift from result-oriented to process-oriented assessment, and implement a personalized, authority, and accountability system. Shift from result-oriented to process-oriented assessment and implement a personalized incentive model that matches authority, responsibility, and benefits.
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Rantšo, Tšepiso A. "Factors affecting performance/success of small-scale rural non-farm enterprises in Lesotho." Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy 10, no. 3 (August 8, 2016): 226–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jec-10-2014-0020.
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Purpose This paper aims to study the different factors that determine the performance or success of small-scale, non-farm enterprises in Lesotho. Evidence shows that small-scale enterprises in developing countries are confronted with different challenges and problems that make them less viable. As a result, the capacity of small-scale, non-farm enterprises in employment creation, income generation and providing the means of livelihood to the poor people is not significant. In Lesotho, many people who are retrenched from the South African mines are absorbed in small-scale, non-farm enterprises to make a living. However, small-scale enterprises are faced with different challenges. The research findings suggest that factors leading to success/performance of rural non-farm enterprises in Lesotho include gender of the entrepreneur, age of the entrepreneur, ability of the entrepreneur to establish wider social networks, large population/market, availability of communication networks and infrastructure, participation of enterprises in the international market and costs of doing business and competition. In this regard, the paper makes policy recommendations that can be used to improve performance/success of small-scale, non-farm enterprises. Design/methodology/approach This research uses both qualitative and quantitative research methods to analyse data. Findings The main finding of the research is that foreign competition hinders the success of non-farm enterprises in Lesotho. The research findings further reveal that enterprises owned by women make the highest turnover compared to those owned by men. Practical implications This study brings in different factors that can ensure or hinder success/performance of small-scale, rural non-enterprises. Originality/value The research paper is of value in that it is the first study in Lesotho that considers different factors that determine business success in relation to employment creation, turnover and profitability.
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Yousaf, Zahid, and Abdul Majid. "Strategic performance through inter-firm networks." World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development 12, no. 4 (October 10, 2016): 282–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/wjemsd-03-2016-0015.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine and develop a strategic performance model for small and medium enterprises linking with inter-firm networks, strategic alignment and environmental dynamism. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on the live experiences of 757 respondents, including managing directors/owners and CEOs of different SMEs, the authors proposed a theoretical model representing how firms could attain strategic performance through inter-firm networks with a mediating role of strategic alignment. Findings The current study demonstrated that SMEs with strong inter-firm networks have the ability to align business activities with strategies and get earlier strategic performance. Strategic performance looks skeptical to ever gain acceptance until strategic alignment is adopted by small and medium enterprises. The findings of this study indicated that environmental dynamism strengthens the relationship between strategic alignment and strategic performance. Originality/value This research extended the understanding about the inter-firm networks, strategic alignment and environmental dynamism surrounding strategic performance. This study identified and empirically tested how the inter-firm networks impact on strategic performance through the mediating effect of strategic alignment.
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Cai, Shangle. "The Mechanism of International Entrepreneurship to Improve the Innovation Performance of Enterprises: Based on the Perspective of Social Network." Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences 59, no. 1 (January 5, 2024): 48–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.54254/2754-1169/59/20231027.
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In order to avoid the negative impact of external disadvantages and changing international business environments, enterprises have an urgent need to establish an effective social network, seek improvement in innovation performance, and stabilize their position in the international market. This paper conducts an exploratory single case study on the Midea Group, investigates the mechanism of international entrepreneurship to improve enterprise innovation performance based on the formation of multiple social networks, including government network, business network, and technological network, and discovers that in the process of international entrepreneurship, three-dimensional social networks contribute to resource conversion, research and development capability, market share, and other factors that boost corporate innovation performance. This research helps to understand the key elements in the process of international entrepreneurship, as well as how to build a close social network with stakeholders, rationally allocate and share various resources, and improve the international business environment and innovation performance of enterprises.