Exploring the dynamic capabilities of technology provider ecosystems: A study of smart manufacturing projects
2024 (English)In: Technovation, ISSN 0166-4972, E-ISSN 1879-2383, Vol. 130, article id 102925Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]
This study examines the capabilities of technology provider ecosystems within smart manufacturing implementation projects. Whilst the study of capabilities for technology implementation is well acknowledged, the existing literature lacks a focused analysis on the dynamic capabilities required from ecosystems of technology providers engaging with adopter firms for the development of smart manufacturing solutions. More specifically, research has overlooked how such provider capabilities address the adopter's requirements and facilitate the related innovation outcomes for the adopter firm. Thus, our findings provide several contributions to the literature. Firstly, by examining two smart manufacturing projects within Pharmaceutical and Semi-conductor manufacturing contexts, we provide an in-depth analysis of the complexity of adopter requirements. Secondly, we uncover the nature of three main technology provider dynamic ecosystem capabilities. These reflect comprehensive skills in technology search and learning, project implementation, and knowledge transfer capabilities supporting the development of solutions for decision-making and predictive maintenance. Thirdly, we reveal how provider ecosystems build on these capabilities to address the complex requirements of the adopter firm and facilitate different types of process innovation outcomes. Respectively linked to performance, sustainability and evolving process sustainability.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier , 2024. Vol. 130, article id 102925
Keywords [en]
Smart manufacturing, Advanced manufacturing, Dynamic capabilities, Technology providers, Innovation ecosystems, Innovation outcomes
National Category
Other Engineering and Technologies
Research subject
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-103986DOI: 10.1016/j.technovation.2023.102925ISI: 001140195700001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85185846409OAI: oai:DiVA.org:ltu-103986DiVA, id: diva2:1832326
Note
Validerad;2024;Nivå 2;2024-02-26 (joosat);
Full text license: CC BY-NC
2024-01-292024-01-292025-02-10Bibliographically approved