The centrality of data quality within data management, and more broadly in business decision-making processes, constitutes an essential prerequisite for the reliability of analyses and, consequently, for the effectiveness of business strategies. The growing complexity and heterogeneity of data flows make data quality management an increasingly critical challenge, aimed at preserving the accuracy and consistency […]
Big data technologies are fundamental in managing large volumes of data and transforming data into information. However, the mere availability of technological resources is not sufficient to extract meaningful insights. The maturity of these technologies and users’ perceptions of their use play a crucial role in determining their potential for value creation. This study proposes […]
The agri-food industry is currently facing significant global challenges, including climate change, resource depletion, and growing demands for food security. In response to these challenges, sustainable innovation has become a critical focus for the industry. Sustainable innovation refers to the development and adoption of new technologies, practices, and business models that aim to improve environmental, […]
Blockchain is recognised as a useful key digital technology in Industrial Internet of Things environments. It provides a means for the protection, traceability and security of industrial data. Blockchain is defined as an immutable digital ledger technology, based on a distributed and decentralized infrastructure that facilitates the management of data and transactions by leveraging on […]
Recent environmental changes and socio-economic issues, required companies to adopt sustainability practices in order to safeguard the ecosystem on which insist and, at the same time, guarantying their profitability. In this scenario, the agri-food industry is particularly concerned, as food production and delivery have high impact on environment and society. Companies are investing in a […]
In the Industry 4.0 framework, manufacturing companies often fail in investing on priority technologies risking to not fully exploit their value. Considering the limitation of both human and financial resources, due also to the Covid-19 pandemic, they need to accurately identify the right directions of investment. Particularly, aerospace manufacturers need to address their resources for […]
The agri-food system is facing numerous challenges in recent years, which impact significantly on the companies’ production and profitability. Meanwhile, the consumer evolved, becoming increasingly aware of sustainable food and nutrition choices to safeguard the health. This transformation resulted in the creation of a new target market, which demands to intercept the needs of providing […]
Despite the extensive literature on the start-up, an understanding of the main factors influencing innovative performances is still lacking. Our research adds to these previous works by conducting a literature review of the main factors that intervene, at multiple levels, to improve or reduce start-up performances. The study is based on a comparison of 133 […]