Sustainable innovation is important in Albania, a small transition economy facing pressures from digitalization, the green transition, and increased competition. Yet the country's innovation system is still developing, and academia-business linkages remain weak. This article investigates how...

This study aims to examine how noneconomic goals, specifically those related to socioemotional wealth (SEW), influence the process of selecting strategic partners for collaborative innovation (CI) in family firms. In doing so, it contributes to the literature with a nuanced process view from the...

This study investigates how generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) transforms collaborative innovation by serving not only as a productivity tool but also as a cognitive partner in workplace problem-solving. Drawing on Piaget's theory of assimilation and accommodation, we propose that the...

The capacity of the Valencian fruit and vegetable sector (i.e., cooperatives) to absorb knowledge has been analysed, as well as the influence of this capacity on the adoption of technological innovations and production processes. This objective is motivated by the multiple challenges currently...

Background: Sustainable supply chain development is a global priority driven by resource depletion, socio-economic challenges, and environmental concerns. Existing biofuel supply chain studies, however, often focus on isolated upstream or downstream processes and inadequately address...

This study examines how collaborative open innovation mechanisms can enhance cyber resilience in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating under increasing digital risk and resource constraints. Employing a mixed-method research design, the study integrates a systematic literature...

This paper examines how strategic alliances enable firms to access new technologies and enhance innovation performance, and under which conditions such alliances succeed or fail. The study presents a structured conceptual synthesis of peer-reviewed literature on strategic alliances and...

Patent pools play a critical role in adapting to new technology standards by simplifying the licensing of Standard-Essential Patents (SEPs). The Avanci 5G pool provides a licensing platform for vehicle manufacturers to access essential technologies for connected vehicles. Despite the growing...

This paper argues that there is an increasing need to trust not only organizations but whole interorganizational networks. That is, there is a strong and growing demand for building what we call 'network trust'. Differentiating between different forms of network governance, applying a...

Globally, one-third of the food produced for human consumption globally is wasted, a figure projected to rise with increased food production. Collaborative efforts across food supply chains can mitigate post-harvest losses, playing a crucial role in enhancing food security. However, frameworks...

Solving complex societal problems requires collaboration across organizational boundaries. Such collaboration inherently involves strategizing across these boundaries, which is linked to a high degree of complexity and ambiguity. Despite its critical relevance, there is a paucity of empirical...

With the growth of the digital economy and environmental concerns, an increasing number of manufacturing firms are leveraging digitalization to advance their green innovation and sustainable development. Although previous studies have examined the impact of digitalization on green innovation,...

Coopetition, the strategic blend of competition and collaboration, has emerged as a critical strategy for firms navigating today's interconnected and resource-constrained global economy. While coopetition networks offer substantial benefits, such as fostering innovation, market expansion, and...

Background: Supply chain collaboration technologies (SCCTs) are digital tools designed to enhance communication, coordination, and integration among supply chain stakeholders. These tools are essential for enhancing transparency, efficiency, and traceability within complex supply chain networks,...

Recent interest in alternative living and economic models has led scholars to turn their attention to cooperatives and cohousing communities. Cohousing communities are neighborhoods that are created and managed by residents, offering shared spaces and communal living to foster a sense of...