Digital Enterprise Research Articles

Research on the Impact of Big Data and Enterprise Digitalization on the E-commerce Industry and Coping Strategies

Abstract: Big data, enterprise digitalization, and e-commerce all have one thing in common: they were born from the Internet. Since the onset of the 21st century, the global Internet industry has experienced rapid growth, with e-commerce emerging as a key player. Participants in e-commerce engage with both the global online marketplace and the physical market, utilizing modern communication networks and information technology to conduct business activities through e-commerce platforms or service platforms. E-commerce embodies characteristics such as market globalization, rapid transactions, virtualization, and cost-effectiveness, making it highly favored by enterprises. Presently, e-commerce relies heavily on robust databases, as well as the data collection, processing, and analysis capabilities of big data. This reliance compels traditional enterprises to undergo digital transformation. This study delves into the impact of big data and enterprise digitalization on the e-commerce industry, exploring the mechanisms underlying their influence on cross-border e-commerce. By examining these dynamics, the study aims to provide insights into the evolving landscape of e-commerce and the transformative potential of big data and digitalization in shaping its future trajectory.

Epidemic, factor misallocation and efficiency of digital enterprises: heterogeneity study of labour and capital

ABSTRACT To improve the development quality of digital economy, the factor misallocation shall be reduced effectively in the post-epidemic era. This study discussed the impact mechanism of how the labour and capital misallocation affect heterogeneously the epidemic’s effect on the efficiency of digital enterprises. The epidemic outbreak was considered a quasi-natural experiment to set a PSM-DID model and an intermediary effect model. Empirical research was carried out using the data of 1752 digital and non-digital high-tech enterprises from the fourth quarter of 2017 to the first quarter of 2022. The results show that: (1) The epidemic improved digital enterprises’ efficiency, mainly from the positive effect on technological efficiency and scale efficiency. (2) The epidemic worsened the labour misallocation but improved capital allocation. (3) Through the factor misallocation, the epidemic improved the efficiency of digital enterprises, contributing to the worsening technical progress. Through the capital misallocation, the epidemic improved the TFP of the digital enterprises but there is no significant evidence of its source. While through the labour misallocation, the epidemic improved the digital enterprises’ TFP because of its positive effect on the technological efficiency and pure efficiency.

Innovative application of particle swarm algorithm in the improvement of digital enterprise management efficiency

At present, the management of most enterprises still adopts the traditional business model, which is difficult to meet the requirements of modern informatization. To effectively improve the efficiency of digital enterprise management and solve the limitations of traditional management methods in resource allocation, decision-making, and process optimization, an experiment is proposed for a digital enterprise innovation management method based on Particle Swarm Optimization. The research results show that the method is applied to the enterprise for simulation experiments, and the efficiency obtained after using the method is as high as 99.5 %, which is nearly 2 % higher than the enterprise management efficiency obtained before the method is not used. The results show that the proposed Particle Swarm Optimization has high reliability and accuracy for improving the management efficiency of digital enterprises, and can provide new research directions and ideas for the development and progress of enterprises in the Internet era.

Digital servitization in digital enterprise: Leveraging digital platform capabilities to unlock data value

Existing research has not clearly defined digital platform capabilities or explained how they unlock data value, limiting the understanding of digital servitization in digital enterprises. Therefore, our study draws upon the Dynamic Capability Theory and employs an exploratory, in-depth single case study approach to bridge this research gap. We identify three key digital platform capabilities: data integration capability, data analytics capability, and data productization capability. Our results demonstrate that these capabilities function as “reservoirs,” “catalysts,” and “pipelines” in a specific iterative sequence to unlock data value, thereby facilitating the successful implementation of digital servitization in digital enterprises. Furthermore, these capabilities are interconnected, collectively forming a dynamic capability—digital platform capability—that unlocks data value by integrating and reconfiguring data resources. Additionally, we delineate the differences in digital servitization between digital enterprises and traditional manufacturers across three dimensions: motivation, key service design activities, and benefits. Our findings enrich the existing literature on digital platform capabilities and data value while expanding the research scope of digital servitization from the perspective of digital enterprises.

Can logistics enterprises improve their competitiveness through ESG in the context of digitalization? Evidence from China

PurposeThis investigation endeavors to examine the routes by which environmental–social–governance (ESG) performance influences the competitive landscape for logistics enterprises, with a particular emphasis on the function of digitalization in this complex process. The research underscores the significance of the ESG context in the realm of digitalization, providing valuable insights into its impact on the overall competitiveness of logistics enterprises.Design/methodology/approachThis research gathers information from a total of 90 logistics enterprises that are publicly traded on the Shanghai and Shenzhen A-share stock markets for analysis and model testing. Due to the multiple pathways of influence and the constrained size of the sample, it has been decided that the Piecewise structural–equation–modeling (SEM) approach will be employed.FindingsThe research reveals that ESG factors positively impact enterprises' competitiveness (EC). The augmentation of competitiveness is attributed to the moderating role of green technology innovation (GTI) and agency costs between ESG and EC. In the context of digitalization, the level of digitalization of logistics enterprises may create a capital squeeze effect on environmental performance, weakening competitiveness. Conversely, the level of digitalization positively regulates the promoting effect of governance performance on competitiveness.Originality/valueThis research provides a sound theoretical foundation for understanding how ESG contributes to boosting the competitiveness of Chinese logistics enterprises and extends the application of Piecewise SEM in the research field of logistics enterprise competitiveness. Furthermore, it offers a practical pathway for companies to implement ESG practices and foster competitiveness in digital environments.

The Mediating Effect of Information Technology Usage on the Relationship of Internal Audit Processes and Internal Auditor Competence towards Internal Audit Effectiveness: Evidence from the Chinese Financial Sector

The effectiveness of internal auditing is determined by various factors, such as the independence of the internal audit function, auditors’ competence, effective audit planning, efficient audit processes, and support from senior management. The digitalization and informatization of modern enterprises have transformed the way companies are managed and have similarly impacted internal audit practices. Informatization not only alters traditional internal audit processes but also changes auditors’ ways of working and thinking. From the perspective of resource-based theory, the effective allocation and full utilization of human, technological and organizational resources can enhance the effectiveness of internal audit. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the impact of internal audit processes (IAP) and internal auditor competence (IAC) on internal audit effectiveness (IAE), as well as the mediating effect of information technology usage (ITU) on the relationship between IAP and IAC and IAE. To test the proposed hypotheses, a questionnaire survey was conducted within Chinese financial enterprises, yielding a total of 133 valid responses. Statistical data analysis was performed using the partial least squares structural equation modelling (SEM-PLS) method. The results indicate that both IAP and IAC have a significant impact on IAE and ITU. Furthermore, ITU serves as a mediating factor, enhancing the positive contributions of IAP and IAC to IAE.

THE ADOPTION OF BUSINESS DIGITALIZATION BY SMEs: A CASE STUDY IN BANDUNG

The objective of this study is to investigate the the existing practice of business digitalization by SMEs in Bandung. There were qualitative techniques employed in conducting the research, which mainly consisted of several interviews with small scale enterprise owners cutting across different sectors. The findings show that digital enterprises are responsible for significant improvements in business operations and financial results. However, there are still some challenges including high costs at initiation stage and inadequate employee skills required. According to research affordable technology solutions and training employees can be effective approaches to mitigate these obstacles thereby improving Small Medium Enterprises benefits from going digital.

The human element in digital transformation: The role of talent management for SMEs

ABSTRACT The role of digitalization for business performance has attracted significant research interest. While many studies have advanced the literature with insights on digital tools and strategies, what is less well understood is the role of the human factor in this process. The objective of this study is to assess the role of the human element in the digitalization of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Theoretically, we draw on sociotechnical theory and dynamic capabilities to underline the importance of integrating the technology and human aspects for enhancing SME performance. Empirically, we use a representative dataset of 1,000 Bulgarian SMEs and perform structural equations modeling. Our findings reveal that the existence of digital strategies by themselves may not lead to improved performance unless they are well integrated with the appropriate talent management practices that support organizational agility. The results underscore the importance of considering the pathways through which digital strategy affects organizational performance for SMEs.

The Impact of Technological Value Recognition on Job Performance Under Digital Transformation

This study focuses on two key factors influencing job performance, technological value recognition (TVR) and emotional labor, that inform the digital labor job performance model. In this study, we argue that digital enterprises enhancing digital workers' TVR and emotional labor can enhance employees' job performance. By analyzing data from 571 digital preschool teachers working in 27 cities in the Yangtze River Delta region of China, we came to the following conclusions: TVR has a positive impact on job performance, emotional labor has a positive impact on job performance, and emotional labor mediates the relationship between TVR and job performance. Our findings also indicate that enhancing the digital resource support employers offered and providing emotional training to employees are two important actions companies can take to improve job performance and innovation capabilities in the digital transformation era.

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AND THEIR IMPACT ON ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT IN THE DATA ECONOMY

The article presents the results of a study aimed at analyzing information and communication technologies and their impact on the development of an enterprise in the data economy. The idea is substantiated that the need for a systematic approach to the formation of the digital environment has led to a change in the indicators for evaluating the use of information and communication technologies. The main research method is the analysis of Rosstat data for the period from 2005 to 2022. It is noted that during the period under review, the composition of indicators has significantly expanded, since all economic entities have access to new digital technologies, but at the same time cross-cutting indicators have been identified, which has significantly increased the time period for analyzing indicators. Some particular indicators of the involvement of economic entities in digitalization are considered. Based on the analysis, it was revealed that access to high-speed Internet allows a digital economy entity to be involved in data exchange with the digital environment (there is an annual increase in the percentage of organizations with access to broadband Internet), the organization's website positions it in the digital space (the percentage of organizations with a website increases annually). It is noted that important indicators for assessing readiness for digitalization are the number of personal computers per one hundred employees of an organization (annual growth) and the costs of organizations for information technology (measured in billions of rubles and increasing annually). It is determined that the driver of digital transformation is the state and the interdependence of the volume of budget allocations for the implementation of the State program «Digital Economy» and the dynamics of GDP is studied. The results of the study are summarized and conclusions are drawn about the future prospects of digitalization of enterprises in the data economy.

How does enterprise digitalization affect corporate carbon emission in China: A firm-level study

This paper develops a theoretical framework to examine the influence of enterprise digitalization on corporate carbon emissions. Then it empirically measures the extent of digitalization in Chinese enterprises through their share of intermediate inputs to their value added from information and communication technologies. Data from the China Enterprise Tax Surveys and Inter-Country Input-Output Tables from 2007 to 2016 are used for the empirical analysis. It is noted that digitalization in enterprise manufacturing leads to an increase in corporate carbon emissions (CCE). The impact from the service sector, however, is not significant. The exacerbation of CCE is observed primarily among low-leverage enterprises, downstream industries, and firms located in relatively lower-income regions. In accordance with the theoretical model, it is observed that enterprise digitalization intensifies CCE by crowding out investment in environmentally friendly green production and by altering production patterns towards mass production. However, an efficient market mechanism effectively mitigates this exacerbation effect. The findings reveal the misalignment of enterprise digitalization transformation modes with long-term “low carbon” objectives, thereby exposing the need for appropriate policy interventions.

A Multiagent Technology for Organizing Manufacturing and Business Processes of Digital Enterprises

A Multiagent Technology for Organizing Manufacturing and Business Processes of Digital Enterprises

Research on the Impact of Digital Transformation on Total Factor Productivity of Manufacturing Enterprises

Using a dataset of Chinese A-share manufacturing listed companies from 2007 to 2022, this study constructs an enterprise digitalization index based on annual report text data and empirically investigates the impact of digital transformation on the Total Factor Productivity (TFP) of manufacturing enterprises in China. The findings reveal that digital transformation significantly enhances the TFP of manufacturing enterprises through various mechanisms, including stimulating innovative product research and development, fostering innovation capabilities, optimizing resource allocation, and upgrading human capital. Moreover, the study explores the heterogeneity of this impact across different regions and enterprise levels. It is observed that the positive effect of digital transformation is more pronounced for enterprises in the eastern region compared to those in the central and western regions. High-tech enterprises experience a more significant impact than low-tech enterprises, and the effect is more substantial for non-state-owned enterprises compared to state-owned enterprises. Additionally, the impact is more pronounced for enterprises in the growth and maturity stages than for those in the decline stage. This paper also integrates theory with practical reality, offering policy recommendations relevant to manufacturing industry.

DIGITALIZATION, SERVITIZATION STRATEGY AND BUSINESS MODEL INNOVATION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

DIGITALIZATION, SERVITIZATION STRATEGY AND BUSINESS MODEL INNOVATION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

Current issues of assessing and increasing the digital maturity of Russian enterprises

The unfolding fourth industrial revolution involves increasing the innovative activity of Russian economic entities with the aim of producing high-tech products that replace foreign analogues and ensure the achievement of independence and accelerated development of enterprises. Digital maturity in this aspect is the main factor contributing to their transition to a digital path of development and accelerating innovative growth through the introduction of modern software and the subsequent use of emerging digital capabilities for effective functioning in the face of ongoing changes. A scientifically based approach to assessing digital maturity and managing the digitalization of domestic enterprises is a guarantee of increasing their competitiveness in the market. The purpose of the study is to develop tools for assessing and improving the digital maturity of Russian enterprises to ensure effective implementation of digital renewal strategy and independence from Western developers provision. In the process of achieving this goal, methods of structural analysis and synthesis, system analysis, generalization and description were used. Based on the results of the study, a set of recommendations was developed that are of high importance for the development of methodological management tools and acceleration of economic growth of enterprises in the Russian Federation. The study is based on modern works of leading domestic and foreign economists. The digital transformation of enterprises contributes to their resilience to risks and uncertainty, which inevitably manifest themselves in the conditions of economic restructuring.

Цифровизация предприятий ракетно-космической промышленности в условиях новой промышленной революции

This article is devoted to the study of the processes of digitalization of rocket and space industry enterprises in the conditions of the new industrial revolution. The work provides a comprehensive analysis of the use of advanced digital solutions at various stages of the product life cycle, their advantages and disadvantages. The successful practices of leading enterprises in the rocket and space industry and their impact on the efficiency, quality and competitiveness of the industry are considered. The driving directions of digitalization of certain areas of activity of the enterprises under study, the degree of their viability and resistance to the challenges of new industrialization have been identified. The results of the study indicate the excessive closedness of enterprises in the rocket and space industry and the redundancy of their government regulation, which slow down the processes of diffusion of digital solutions. It has been established that strengthening Russia’s technological leadership in the space sector is possible through the sovereignty of industrial and breakthrough solutions in the digitalization of rocket and space industry enterprises.

Re-Discovering Hybridity in the Digitalization of Social Enterprises: A Microfoundations Perspective

Re-Discovering Hybridity in the Digitalization of Social Enterprises: A Microfoundations Perspective

Engineering Systems with Standards and Digital Models: Development of a 15288-SysML Grid

The paradigm shift that has spurred the fourth industrial revolution, in what is termed Industry 4.0, has ushered in the need to adopt digital technologies throughout the worldwide industrial base to support system design efforts. The adoption of digital technologies with a digital enterprise and the creation of cyber–physical systems are central tenets of Industry 4.0 and directly support profitable business models, improvements in efficiency, and ensure durable quality for the modern industrial base. However, the techniques for engineering systems require new, improved, digital life cycle process models if Industry 4.0—and the goals for its integrated systems—are to be realized. The development of a technique that improves the life cycles for systems within the digital enterprise is required. The 15288-SysML Grid described herein supports the Industry 4.0 paradigm and its associated digital enterprise. This is accomplished through (1) the application of a modern life cycle process model (i.e., the adapted diamond); (2) the utilization of international standards for systems; and (3) the adoption of the four fundamental aspects of system design supported by model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and the systems modeling language (SysML).

IoT Modeling for Digital Enterprises and Decision Analysis

IoT Modeling for Digital Enterprises and Decision Analysis

How government digital attention alleviates enterprise financing constraints: An enterprise digitalization perspective

This study emphasizes the impact of government interventions on improving enterprise financing in the digital age. By analyzing data from China's A-share listed companies spanning 2011 to 2021, it reveals that government digital attention significantly alleviates enterprise financing constraints. These findings remain robust after rigorous endogeneity and robustness tests. The study further elucidates that government digital attention facilitates enterprise digital transformation and innovation, which, in turn, ameliorates enterprise financing constraints. This elucidation of a dual-mechanism model augments the scholarly comprehension of the interplay between governmental initiatives and enterprise financing, providing imperative implications for policy formulation.