This dissertation explores how Universities of Applied Sciences (UASs) can enhance the knowledge absorption capacity of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the context of rapidly evolving technological environments. SMEs, particularly smaller ones, often struggle to adapt to emerging technologies …

Social entrepreneurs grow their enterprises while making do with what is at hand, which is the core principle of social bricolage. However, the extent to which social entrepreneurs enact social bricolage at different stages and how social bricolage is practiced in day-to-day operations in unexplored …

This chapter examines how Australian businesses operating in Singapore navigate digital transformation within the context of international operations. As digital technologies reshape the global business landscape, companies are increasingly leveraging tools such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming workflows across various industries, including life sciences. When deployed securely, generative AI tools can automate structured programming tasks. In clinical research, a significant challenge is converting raw trial data into the formats required for regulatory …

Food loss and waste (FLW) remains a critical global challenge, particularly in the food and beverage (F&B) sector, where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operate under tight margins and fragmented supply chains. This study investigates how F&B SMEs in the Netherlands address sustainability (including …

This report addresses the critical role of social media marketing in boosting brand awareness and driving sales for Ustrem JSC, a Bulgarian industrial manufacturer lacking previous online visibility. The study specifically investigates the research question: "What role does social media marketing play …

Across cities and urban regions in The Netherlands unusual collaborations emerge which aim to develop new circular business models that facilitate product and resource longevity through various upcycling strategies, such as reuse, repair, refurbish, repurpose and/or remanufacture. Municipalities, social …

The transition to a circular economy presents significant challenges for high-tech manufacturing, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which often face resource constraints. Digital Product Passports (DPPs) have emerged as pivotal tools for enhancing transparency, traceability, …

Collaborative robot arms (cobots) are gaining a strong foothold in contemporary manufacturing workplaces. While more information about the cobot’s impact becomes available, crucial design, work perception, performance, and strategic implications are systematically overlooked. Following a modern sociotechnical systems …

Organizations and enterprises search for ways to exploit the vast amount of data that is produced by citizens, sensors, devices and administrative processes. Capitalizing on the produced data should be done responsibly by preventing, mitigating and managing undesired side effects such as violation of …