<b>Spanish abstract:</b> Existe un creciente interés por conocer los factores que inc... more <b>Spanish abstract:</b> Existe un creciente interés por conocer los factores que inciden en la implementación de tecnologías 4.0 y una preocupación por dar cuenta de estas dinámicas en emprendimientos y pymes. Por lo anterior, se describe el panorama para 22 casos en los que evidencian involucramiento con la adopción de las tecnologías 4.0 dentro de sus procesos productivos centrales – core – tanto para manufactura, como para servicios, para ello se contextualiza la situación de cada empresa y se indica el tipo de tecnología en implementación y las visiones sobre el apoyo gubernamental para el logro exitoso de la incorporación de tecnologías emergentes en este tipo de empresas.<br><br><b>English abstract:</b> There is a growing interest in knowing the factors that influence 4.0 technologies implementation and a concern to account for these dynamics in enterprises and SMEs. For this reason, an overview is described for 22 cases in which there is evidence of involvement with the adoption of 4.0 technologies within their core processes for both manufacturing and services. To this end, the situation of each company is contextualized and the technology type being implemented and the visions of government support for the successful incorporation of emerging technologies in this type of company are indicated.
Journal of the International Council for Small Business, Apr 29, 2021
ABSTRACT The level of diffusion of the new technologies involved in the so-called Industry 4.0 (I... more ABSTRACT The level of diffusion of the new technologies involved in the so-called Industry 4.0 (I4.0) is still incipient in Latin America. This article compares the empirical studies carried out on selected samples of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Argentina and Brazil, focusing the analysis on the experiences of adoption of I4.0 technologies on the motivations and benefits of adopting these new technologies. The I4.0 presents two dimensions; on the one hand, the top-down policy in which governments encourage the productive system to adopt the drivers of this technological revolution and, on the other, the business dimension driven by the large transnational corporations and the network of participants in their value chain. This article finds that the main motivations of analyzed SMEs with the introduction of these new technologies is linked to the need to find solutions, in terms of improving efficiency in processes, higher quality of products, and services to customers and suppliers. Additionally, the change that digitalization entails poses a qualitative leap for SMEs that forces them to rethink their operation; the interconnection and dynamic updating of the skills of their human resources is essential. The research findings highlight different obstacles, such as lack of knowledge about these new technologies; the unavailability of infrastructure and necessary internal connectivity; the qualified human resources shortage; the culture, organizational habits, and resistance to change; the difficulties in accessing financing, and size of investment; and education and training system deficiencies, among others.
espanolEl presente trabajo propone la realizacion de un analisis descriptivo sobre la concentraci... more espanolEl presente trabajo propone la realizacion de un analisis descriptivo sobre la concentracion de las exportaciones de la provincia de Santa Fe, Argentina, tanto en relacion a la composicion de sus rubros, productos y mercados de destino, como de la distribucion geografica de sus empresas exportadoras. Se encuentra que la provincia presenta diversos niveles de concentracion de sus exportaciones en materia de: a) falta de diversificacion de productos exportados: mas del 60% de las exportaciones concentrados en la soja o derivados; b) destinos de las exportaciones: 50% de las exportaciones destinados a diez paises, de los cuales ocho se encuentran en vias de desarrollo; c) baja diversidad empresarial: un porcentaje relativamente bajo de empresas exportadoras agricolas concentran alrededor de tres cuartas partes de las exportaciones totales; d) nucleacion geografica empresarial: tres departamentos, de los 19 de la provincia, aglutinan el 64% de las empresas exportadoras. Tales niveles de concentracion exponen a la provincia a diferentes riesgos y desafios, cuyas dimensiones deberan incorporarse en un proyecto de desarrollo armonioso y sostenible regional. EnglishThis paper presents a descriptive analysis of the concentration of exports from the province of Santa Fe, Argentina, in relation to the composition of its products and destination markets, as well as the geographical distribution of its exporting companies. We found that the province presents various levels of concentration of its exports in terms of: a) lack of diversification of exported products: more than 60% of exports concentrated in soybeans or derivatives; b) export destinations: 50% of exports destined to ten countries, of which eight are under development; c) low business diversity: a relatively low percentage of agricultural exporting companies account for about three quarters of total exports; d) business geographic nucleation: three departments, of the 19 in the province, comprise 64% of the exporting companies. Such levels of concentration expose the province to different risks and challenges, the dimensions of which must be incorporated into a harmonious and sustainable regional development project.
El proposito de este estudio radica en identificar como opera el proceso de decisiones de inversi... more El proposito de este estudio radica en identificar como opera el proceso de decisiones de inversion de un VC a la vez que verificar las condiciones bajo las cuales ciertos emprendimientos han logrado con exito asociarse con un VC. A partir de tres empresas de base tecnologica de rapido crecimiento (Infoxel, Technisys y ThreeMelons) y de dos empresas de capital de riesgo (Nexo Emprendedor y Holdinvest) se pudieron efectuar cinco entrevistas personales.
<b>Spanish abstract:</b> Existe un creciente interés por conocer los factores que inc... more <b>Spanish abstract:</b> Existe un creciente interés por conocer los factores que inciden en la implementación de tecnologías 4.0 y una preocupación por dar cuenta de estas dinámicas en emprendimientos y pymes. Por lo anterior, se describe el panorama para 22 casos en los que evidencian involucramiento con la adopción de las tecnologías 4.0 dentro de sus procesos productivos centrales – core – tanto para manufactura, como para servicios, para ello se contextualiza la situación de cada empresa y se indica el tipo de tecnología en implementación y las visiones sobre el apoyo gubernamental para el logro exitoso de la incorporación de tecnologías emergentes en este tipo de empresas.<br><br><b>English abstract:</b> There is a growing interest in knowing the factors that influence 4.0 technologies implementation and a concern to account for these dynamics in enterprises and SMEs. For this reason, an overview is described for 22 cases in which there is evidence of involvement with the adoption of 4.0 technologies within their core processes for both manufacturing and services. To this end, the situation of each company is contextualized and the technology type being implemented and the visions of government support for the successful incorporation of emerging technologies in this type of company are indicated.
Journal of the International Council for Small Business, Apr 29, 2021
ABSTRACT The level of diffusion of the new technologies involved in the so-called Industry 4.0 (I... more ABSTRACT The level of diffusion of the new technologies involved in the so-called Industry 4.0 (I4.0) is still incipient in Latin America. This article compares the empirical studies carried out on selected samples of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Argentina and Brazil, focusing the analysis on the experiences of adoption of I4.0 technologies on the motivations and benefits of adopting these new technologies. The I4.0 presents two dimensions; on the one hand, the top-down policy in which governments encourage the productive system to adopt the drivers of this technological revolution and, on the other, the business dimension driven by the large transnational corporations and the network of participants in their value chain. This article finds that the main motivations of analyzed SMEs with the introduction of these new technologies is linked to the need to find solutions, in terms of improving efficiency in processes, higher quality of products, and services to customers and suppliers. Additionally, the change that digitalization entails poses a qualitative leap for SMEs that forces them to rethink their operation; the interconnection and dynamic updating of the skills of their human resources is essential. The research findings highlight different obstacles, such as lack of knowledge about these new technologies; the unavailability of infrastructure and necessary internal connectivity; the qualified human resources shortage; the culture, organizational habits, and resistance to change; the difficulties in accessing financing, and size of investment; and education and training system deficiencies, among others.
espanolEl presente trabajo propone la realizacion de un analisis descriptivo sobre la concentraci... more espanolEl presente trabajo propone la realizacion de un analisis descriptivo sobre la concentracion de las exportaciones de la provincia de Santa Fe, Argentina, tanto en relacion a la composicion de sus rubros, productos y mercados de destino, como de la distribucion geografica de sus empresas exportadoras. Se encuentra que la provincia presenta diversos niveles de concentracion de sus exportaciones en materia de: a) falta de diversificacion de productos exportados: mas del 60% de las exportaciones concentrados en la soja o derivados; b) destinos de las exportaciones: 50% de las exportaciones destinados a diez paises, de los cuales ocho se encuentran en vias de desarrollo; c) baja diversidad empresarial: un porcentaje relativamente bajo de empresas exportadoras agricolas concentran alrededor de tres cuartas partes de las exportaciones totales; d) nucleacion geografica empresarial: tres departamentos, de los 19 de la provincia, aglutinan el 64% de las empresas exportadoras. Tales niveles de concentracion exponen a la provincia a diferentes riesgos y desafios, cuyas dimensiones deberan incorporarse en un proyecto de desarrollo armonioso y sostenible regional. EnglishThis paper presents a descriptive analysis of the concentration of exports from the province of Santa Fe, Argentina, in relation to the composition of its products and destination markets, as well as the geographical distribution of its exporting companies. We found that the province presents various levels of concentration of its exports in terms of: a) lack of diversification of exported products: more than 60% of exports concentrated in soybeans or derivatives; b) export destinations: 50% of exports destined to ten countries, of which eight are under development; c) low business diversity: a relatively low percentage of agricultural exporting companies account for about three quarters of total exports; d) business geographic nucleation: three departments, of the 19 in the province, comprise 64% of the exporting companies. Such levels of concentration expose the province to different risks and challenges, the dimensions of which must be incorporated into a harmonious and sustainable regional development project.
El proposito de este estudio radica en identificar como opera el proceso de decisiones de inversi... more El proposito de este estudio radica en identificar como opera el proceso de decisiones de inversion de un VC a la vez que verificar las condiciones bajo las cuales ciertos emprendimientos han logrado con exito asociarse con un VC. A partir de tres empresas de base tecnologica de rapido crecimiento (Infoxel, Technisys y ThreeMelons) y de dos empresas de capital de riesgo (Nexo Emprendedor y Holdinvest) se pudieron efectuar cinco entrevistas personales.
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