Systematic literature review of digital and green transformation of manufacturing SMEs in Europe
A Abilakimova, Merja Bauters, Abiodun Afolayan Ogunyemi
Abstract
The digital and green transformation of the manufacturing industry is gaining attention in research and practice, often referred to as twin transition. However, understanding twin transitions in SMEs is limited. This study aims to analyze the extant literature and provide a comprehensive review of the existing research on the twin transition of manufacturing SMEs in Europe. The authors conducted a protocol-driven systematic literature review of 42 papers to identify the existing assessment frameworks and readiness models . Furthermore, 20 barriers and five enablers of the twin transition were identified and classified from the micro-meso-macro perspective. The developed framework offers a systematic strategy for companies to move to a digital and green enterprise through stages of awareness, acceptance, readiness, implementation, and post-implementation. The study findings reveal possible future directions in research on the twin transition and can serve as a guide to manufacturing SMEs in their transition to digital and green.