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Co-creation in networks of SMEs: a conceptual model of the co-creation process
Tom Roar EikebrokkNiels Frederik Garmann-johnsenDag H. Olsensubject
Knowledge managementPovertybusiness.industryComputer scienceProcess (engineering)Conceptual model (computer science)020206 networking & telecommunications02 engineering and technologyResource (project management)0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineeringCo-creationGeneral Earth and Planetary Sciences020201 artificial intelligence & image processingbusinessVDP::Teknologi: 500::Informasjons- og kommunikasjonsteknologi: 550General Environmental Sciencedescription
Abstract The ability to adopt new digital technology is a very challenging endeavour, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), who because of resource poverty are dependent on external input and cooperation with other companies. Recent research has indicated that co-creation among SMEs is a promising way to overcome such limitations. However, there has been very limited research on the co-creation process, and we have little understanding about how SMEs would go about to establish and run a co-creation network. We propose a conceptual model based on our review of the literature and our empirical findings from investigating co-creation in four networks. The results expand our understanding of the process of establishing co-creation networks and contributes to research on co-creation and practice in SMEs.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-01 |