Purpose Digital businesses defy the models and theories of traditional entrepreneurship. This study proposes a refined digital business model canvas (DBMC) to address entrepreneurship’s unique challenges opportunities. Design/methodology/approach We conducted systematic literature review alongside double-round validation semi-structured interviews qualitative research. interviewed entrepreneurs from university spin-offs until we reached data saturation in first round, contributing internal...

The objective of this study was to analyze the Brazilian entrepreneurial ecosystem in light National System Entrepreneurship - NSE theory, through implementation Global Index methodology GEI. indicates that Brazil has low quality average institutional interaction. However, social context is main bottleneck national ecosystem. Differences between performance framework and factors promote entrepreneurship socioeconomic impact. results article show presents internationalization companies,...

Purpose This paper aims to address which resources provided by an entrepreneurial ecosystem (EE) are necessary for deep technology entrepreneurship. Design/methodology/approach The authors used a novel approach known as condition analysis (NCA) data on EEs and deep-tech startups from 132 countries, collected in global innovation index Crunchbase sets. NCA makes it possible identify whether resource is that enables Findings Necessary conditions related political business environment;...

Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) have become known as one of the alternatives for increasing effectiveness border controls. Excessive controls and lack cooperation can hinder trade in global operations. On other hand, Trade Facilitation (TF) is a response to observed growth international supply chain operations over last few years. Since TF involves relationship between public private agents, solutions within field fall into these types partnerships. However, simply establishing relation...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to disentangle the interactions between logistics operators and government stakeholders in cross-border operations with a specific focus on UK Brazil. Design/methodology/approach research builds supporting literature. comparative cases Brazil are examined by reference an extensive series group workshops as well interviews key informants. Care was taken make sure that comprehensive engagement respective business communities were place, there opportunities...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the process why a Brazilian digital startup company reached unicorn status fastest. Design/methodology/approach After literature review, authors conducted questionnaire containing 13 questions used in 18 in-depth interviews case study. Saturation point combined with independent and analysis researchers achieve internal external validity. primary data collected underwent an analytical approach, followed by resource-based view (RBV). RBV does not...

Purpose Higher education institutions (HEIs) are crucial in sustainable development. To this end, they must infuse sustainability into all their endeavors. This study aims to delve the unique vertically integrated project (VIP), a project-based learning approach and its impact on students’ skills surrounding community. Design/methodology/approach The research design was collaborative, reflecting spirit of VIP. Step 1 involved an action approach, where students instructors worked closely with...

The objective of this work consists highlighting some benchmarking practices in management by presenting a case study conducted company Brazil. was awarded with the Brazilian National Award years back and it still can be considered as benchmark manufacturing enterprises. This paper focuses on criteria Foundation for Quality Brazil outlining award process core values performance excellence criteria. Then, current studied are presented. Finally, is expected that going to apply prize once...

Abstract This study validates the adaptation of a loyalty scale for library scenario and recovers hierarchical nature perceived service quality (PSQ) by operationalizing it as second‐order level construct, composed determinants (DSQ) identified Parasuraman, Zeithaml, Berry in 1985. Our hypothesis was that DSQ are distinct complementary dimensions, opposition to overlapping proposed SERVQUAL LibQUAL+® models. In addition, influence PSQ on user (UL) investigated. Using structural equation...

This research examines whether trade facilitation (TF) measures may contribute to a loss of customs control or revenue. A survey was conducted collect TF practices in the context worldwide. Responses were obtained from key stakeholders 40 countries. We then information related tax revenues generated by Customs. The results reveal there is no direct relationship between likelihood observing and extent which government depends on revenue result identified this that it possible implement...

The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence critical success factors (CSFs) on innovativeness electronic industry. We propose a novel conceptual model. To validate model, we used structural equation modelling. Data were collected in survey with 261 responses from companies Brazil, Canada and USA. A multigroup analysis was carried out. results for whole sample show that all CSF investigated have positive significant at 1% innovativeness, greatest obtained by construct innovative...

This research seeks to enrich the existing theories by analyzing what are barriers affecting export process of small and medium-sized non-tech companies in emerging markets, while simultaneously examining relationship between internal external this context. Non-tech characterized little knowledge limited resources. How could kind company reach global market? What hinder exporting most? A confirmatory factor analysis was carried out, validated model based on 71 responses obtained adjusted a...

A aquisição de insumos produtivos no mercado internacional é prática corrente em cadeias suprimentos globais, com as operações logísticas incluindo atividades importação e exportação. Assim, a aduana um elo que deve ser considerado na gestão global suprimentos. Tais são normalmente complexas, uma vez estão sujeitas requisitos aduaneiros diferenciados por país. Neste contexto, brasileira posicionada como baixa competitividade vários rankings produzidos organismos internacionais. São escassos...

O objetivo do presente trabalho é estimar os fluxos das principais rotas milho brasileiro produzido no Estado Mato Grosso com destino à exportação. As estimativas foram feitas por meio de um modelo matemático baseado em matrizes origem-destino e avaliaram-se dois cenários: primeiro analisou-se apenas as que utilizam o modal rodoviário e, segundo, acrescentaram-se intermodais selecionadas. Como resultados, tem-se Porto Santos principal da rota exportação mato-grossense, seguido pelo...

Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) is a model for multidisciplinary, team-based, project-based undergraduate research, and it has been implemented at 42 colleges universities around the world. This paper describes VIP programs four South American institutions, profiles one team from each, identifies themes across programs. The will be of interest to faculty administrators interested in incorporating scaling multidisciplinary projects their curricula.

Purpose: we aim is to present a learning approach for students work on hands-on project that may be applied different contexts. This experience relates an initiative foster entrepreneurial education embedded in economic sustainability based the best local practices (highest-ranked municipalities) find and analyze solve complex problems business environment. Design/Methodology/Approach: our collaborate with policymakers at municipal level via research-based called Vertically Integrated...

The paper deals with the optimization of platforms for liquid industrial wastes and wastewater treatment; in particular, retrofitting an existing extended aeration process its conversion to biological nitrogen removal are performed. Three different experimental phases carried out order select best final solution. First, full scale plant performances analysed; then, a nitrification/pre-denitrification separate biomass is experimented after solving structural problems connected air...

Controls are useful to combat unfair competition, protect consumer health, illicit trade and promote development. On the other hand, controls or inefficient processes may affect flow of compromise competitiveness economic operators. This paper aims analyse performance indicators related international cross-border operations from operator perspective. The method compares analysis found in literature at regulatory level. As a result, our study provides opportunity unveil authorised (AEO) an...

Este artigo aborda questões relativas à competitividade internacional, com ênfase na administração aduaneira (aduana), abordagem conceitual e aplicada. Com base nos conceitos de aduaneira, o apresenta posicionamento competitivo relativo da aduana brasileira frente às aduanas mais eficientes, via metodologia do Data EnvelopmentAnalysis (DEA). Não há estudos semelhantes no Brasil sobre a área aduaneira. O software GNU Linear Programming Kit (GLPK) foi utilizado para análise comparativa...

O sistema de pós-graduação no Brasil é um dos mais robustos na América Latina, contando com o financiamento quase exclusivo do governo. Há relativamente poucos estudos sobre a experiência estudante durante curso, os fatores sucesso para conclusão e as trajetórias discentes após conclusão. Alunos apresentam diferentes trajetórias, desde que emendam graduação pósgraduação até ingressam depois muitos anos carreira profissional. Este trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar uma metodologia...