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Digital Transformation, Servitization, and Ecosystem Innovation for Sustainable Transition

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Products and Services".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 12 September 2024 | Viewed by 2805

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Silvana Trimi

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Supply Chain Management and Analytics, College of Business, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA
Interests: digital transformation and Innovation; sustainability
Dr. Hui Han

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Department of Computer Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
Interests: edge AI and sustainability

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The global business environment is turbulent even in normal times. During the past 30 years, major megatrends, especially globalization, rapid technological advances, ever-serious environmental concerns, and changing demographics, have accelerated the velocity and scale of change in the marketplace. Furthermore, some of these megatrends themselves are evolving at an increasing rate. For example, globalization has become fragmented through “slowbalization” due to geopolitical tensions (e.g., the war in Ukraine, trade war between the US and China). Recent advances in technologies, such as generative artificial intelligence, metaverse, blockchain, machine learning, and autonomous systems, are changing the way organizations create value. The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly disrupted the already chaotic situation into a polycrisis environment. In the polycrisis environment, organizations need to develop a new paradigm to survive and thrive. The important enablers of the sustainable transition include digital transformation (DT), servitization, and ecosystem innovation.

The objective of this Special Issue is to offer a platform where researchers can publish original papers on digital transformation, servitization, and ecosystem innovation that enable the sustainable transition.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. A variety of studies with different methodologies, conceptual works, and empirical research are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Disruptions in the global economic order;
  • Sustainable transition strategies;
  • Digital transformation: opportunities and challenges;
  • Digital servitization;
  • Digital technologies and living innovation;
  • Application of generative AI for innovation;
  • Application of metaverse;
  • Ecosystem innovation and sustainable competitiveness;
  • Sustainable transition for the greater good;
  • New emerging organizational paradigms;
  • Sustainable strategies in the volatile environment;
  • Strategic niche management.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Silvana Trimi
Dr. Hui Han
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Sustainability is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • disruptions in the global economy
  • sustainable transition strategies
  • digital transformation
  • servitization
  • ecosystem innovation
  • living innovation for the greater good
  • generative AI and metaverse

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Driving Mechanism of Customer Participation in Service-Oriented Enterprises: A Perspective of Value Co-Creation
by Hongyi Xu, Yaqi Chen and Peng Xu
Sustainability 2024, 16(8), 3310; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16083310 - 16 Apr 2024
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Based on service-dominant logic and service quality theory, this study explores the influence mechanism of customer participation on value co-creation of service-oriented enterprises. Employing a quantitative approach, the study utilized a questionnaire survey administered to 400 participants, examining the mediating and moderating effects [...] Read more.
Based on service-dominant logic and service quality theory, this study explores the influence mechanism of customer participation on value co-creation of service-oriented enterprises. Employing a quantitative approach, the study utilized a questionnaire survey administered to 400 participants, examining the mediating and moderating effects of platform service quality and digital technology. The research results indicate that all three dimensions of customer participation have a significant positive impact on the value co-creation of service-oriented enterprises. Customer participation can also have a significant positive impact on the value co-creation of service-oriented enterprises through the mediating variable of platform service quality. Digital technology plays a significant positive moderating role between customer participation and platform service quality, as well as between platform service quality and value co-creation of service-oriented enterprises. Full article
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An Exploratory Analysis of the Current Status and Potential of Service-Oriented and Data-Driven Business Models within the Sheet Metal Working Sector: Insights from Interview-Based Research in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
by Jonas Wirth, Mirko Schneider, Leon Hanselmann, Kira Fink, Stephan Nebauer and Thomas Bauernhansl
Sustainability 2024, 16(7), 2603; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16072603 - 22 Mar 2024
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Responding to changing value creation processes in the sheet metal working sector, where the complexity and interchangeability of products challenge traditional differentiation strategies, this exploratory analysis examines the integration of service-oriented and data-driven business models as new paths to ensure competitiveness, especially for [...] Read more.
Responding to changing value creation processes in the sheet metal working sector, where the complexity and interchangeability of products challenge traditional differentiation strategies, this exploratory analysis examines the integration of service-oriented and data-driven business models as new paths to ensure competitiveness, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This study aims to capture the current state and challenges associated with the implementation of these business models in this sector. This research was conducted through semi-structured interviews with SMEs in the industry. The findings indicate that service-oriented and data-driven business models are not yet widely adopted and that manufacturing companies require support in their implementation. Fields of action were identified for the industry. These are “Creating awareness and understanding”, “Recognizing added value”, “Increasing company maturity”, and “Understanding the change process”. Cooperation between science and industry is essential in tackling these fields of action to ensure the successful integration of such business models in manufacturing companies. This paper identifies challenges in the fields of action that companies must address through a structured approach, promoting awareness, recognizing value, improving organizational maturity, and understanding the change process to successfully implement service-oriented and data-driven business models. Full article
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A Risk-Aware Approach to Digital Procurement Transformation
by Željko Dudić, Vijoleta Vrhovac, Srđan Vulanović, Dušanka Dakić, Irma Erdeji and Veselin Perović
Sustainability 2024, 16(3), 1283; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16031283 - 2 Feb 2024
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As the digital procurement transformation continues to evolve, it is crucial to adopt a risk-aware approach to ensure successful outcomes. This paper delves into the necessity of a risk-aware approach to digital procurement transformation, specifically focusing on the role of professional procurement management [...] Read more.
As the digital procurement transformation continues to evolve, it is crucial to adopt a risk-aware approach to ensure successful outcomes. This paper delves into the necessity of a risk-aware approach to digital procurement transformation, specifically focusing on the role of professional procurement management and the significance of supplier partnerships in the digital environment. The research aimed to examine the critical role of risk management in the digital transformation of procurement. A total of 318 respondents from Serbia participated in the study. The role of professional management in procurement must encompass risk management to guarantee success in digital procurement transformation. Furthermore, the study identified that adequate preparation, information, and training for individuals involved are crucial for a seamless transition to digital procurement. The digital transformation of procurement contributes to sustainability by enhancing efficiency, transparency, and collaboration across the supply chain, ultimately fostering environmentally conscious practices and responsible resource management. In summary, the research underscores the need for a comprehensive and risk-aware approach to digital procurement transformation, considering the pivotal roles of procurement professionals, supplier partnerships, and the integration of new technologies. Full article
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