Digital Technology Transformation of SMEs: Indonesian Case Study

Authors

  • George M. V. Kawung Faculty of Economics, University of Sam Ratulangi Manado, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7790-8223
  • Christoffel M. O. Mintardjo Management Departement Faculty of Economy and Business Sam Ratulangi University Manado City Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5946-975X
  • Wensy F. I. Rompas Faculty of Economics, University of Sam Ratulangi Manado, Indonesia
  • Mirah H. Rogi Management Departement Faculty of Economy and Business Sam Ratulangi University Manado City Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54536/ajmri.v1i6.948

Keywords:

Digital Technology, Transformation, SMEs, Indonesian

Abstract

The transition to the industry 4.0 era has forced businesses worldwide, including Indonesia, to adapt to digital transformation. The problem faced by small and medium-sized businesses is the readiness to adopt digital technology. It is necessary to study the readiness of Small Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to face changes so that information and needs from SMEs can be obtained to adapt to this new era. This paper aims to analyze SMEs’ technological readiness to carry out digital transformation in Indonesia. The research method is quantitative, involving 150 SMEs in Manado City. North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia online. Data analysis with multiple regression. The research findings reveal the readiness of SMEs to carry out digital technology transformation in Indonesia. The implication of this research is to serve as a guide for the government, universities, and the industrial world so that SMEs in Indonesia can successfully transform digital technology.

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Published

2022-12-11

How to Cite

Kawung, G. M. V., Mintardjo, C. M. O., Rompas, W. F. I., & Rogi, M. H. (2022). Digital Technology Transformation of SMEs: Indonesian Case Study. American Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation, 1(6), 56–60. https://doi.org/10.54536/ajmri.v1i6.948