Interorganizational Knowledge Transfer Practices Toward MSMEs 4.0: A Proposed Conceptual Framework

Anatan, Lina (2021) Interorganizational Knowledge Transfer Practices Toward MSMEs 4.0: A Proposed Conceptual Framework. Review of Integrative Business & Economics Research, 10 (s3). pp. 409-418.

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Abstract

As a pillar of the Indonesian economy, Micro Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) are not only a dominant contributor to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), but also absorb domestic workers up to 97 percent in 2020. In the Industrial Revolution 4.0 era, MSMEs are faced with challenges that arise due to the massive use of digital technology. To be able to win the competition, MSMEs are required not only to have high performance and competitiveness, but also and to have the readiness to compete in current business competition. In other words, becoming an MSMEs 4.0 is an important decision. To realize it, collaboration with external parties through a knowledge transfer mechanism is needed, one of which is collaboration with higher education. This paper discusses the proposed conceptual framework of knowledge transfer from universities to MSMEs toward MSMEs 4.0. The discussion includes the concept of MSMEs 4.0 and how to become MSMEs 4.0, previous conceptual and empirical studies knowledge transfer practices from universities to MSMEs, and a proposed conceptual framework on inter-organizational knowledge transfer involving universities and MSMEs toward MSME 4.0. The discussion ends with conclusions and suggestions for future research development.

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