http://dspace.ediindia.ac.in:8181/xmlui//handle/123456789/13977 2026-05-15T14:20:30Z http://dspace.ediindia.ac.in:8181/xmlui//handle/123456789/13986 Framework for Integrating Lean Thinking with Industry 4.0: Way Ahead for Entrepreneurs in Indian MSME’s Bahulikar, Surajit; Chattopadhyay, Arundhati; Hudnurkar, Manoj This research aims to facilitate micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in integrating lean thinking with Industry 4.0 principles. Qualitative and quantitative data are collected through personal interaction and online surveys of industry professionals. The findings empirically validate and establish the supporting role and importance of lean thinking (principles and techniques) in achieving the Industry 4.0 guiding principle. Text/verbatim analysis indicates positive sentiments on facets like strength, benefits, challenges and training needs of a lean organisation in its transition to Industry 4.0. The framework provides a theoretical base for lean integration with Industry 4.0. The developed framework can be practically deployed in any MSMEs. It can guide entrepreneurs, managers, industry professionals and consultants in their strategic decision-making to implement lean synergistically with Industry 4.0 principles. The framework developed is unique in integrating lean with the principles of Industry 4.0 and would help Indian MSMEs optimise resources for achieving organisational excellence. Bahulikar, S., Chattopadhyay, A., & Hudnurkar, M. (2023). Framework for Integrating Lean Thinking with Industry 4.0: Way Ahead for Entrepreneurs in Indian MSME’s. The Journal of Entrepreneurship, 32(2), 271-306. https://doi.org/10.1177/09713557231184531 2023-07-31T00:00:00Z http://dspace.ediindia.ac.in:8181/xmlui//handle/123456789/13985 Unregistered Firms, Financial Access and Innovation Njinyah, Sam Z.; Asongu, Simplice A. The purpose of this article is to examine the relationship between a firm starting operation informally and its future innovation and whether this relation is moderated by institutional support (having access to finance from financial institutions to run their business). Data from the World Bank Enterprise Survey on 30 Eastern European and Central Asian countries were analysed using probit regression analysis. The findings show that there is a positive significant relationship between firms that start operation informally and the firm’s innovation and that such effect persists overtime. The study found that this relationship is stronger if the firms can gain access to finance to expand their business activities. Finally, the results show that such a relationship is based on the type of innovation being pursued by the firms. By examining the moderation effect of access to finance on starting a business informally, the study provides an alternative explanation to policymakers on how to deal with informal firms to benefit from their contribution to growth. Njinyah, S. Z., & Asongu, S. A. (2023). Unregistered Firms, Financial Access and Innovation. The Journal of Entrepreneurship, 32(2), 307-346.https://doi.org/10.1177/09713557231184439 2023-07-31T00:00:00Z http://dspace.ediindia.ac.in:8181/xmlui//handle/123456789/13984 Estonian Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Based on Digital Platform Economy Index 2020 Dorjnyambuu, Byambasuren This study investigates the position of Estonia’s digital entrepreneurial ecosystem and provides policy suggestions to improve it based on the Digital Platform Economy Index 2020 developed by Szerb et al. (2022). Using DPE Index 2020 data, the Estonian digital entrepreneurial ecosystem is compared to Finland and Latvia using fundamental and pillar-based analysis. This article provides policy recommendations for the Estonian digital entrepreneurial ecosystem on three levels based on policy analysis and optimisation outcomes. Estonia was ranked 18th in the DPE Index 2020 with a higher DPE Index score than similarly developed countries, and its digital and entrepreneurial ecosystems are relatively balanced. Thus, Estonia is advised to maintain the balance between the digital and entrepreneurial ecosystems while preserving funding for DPE Index development to keep up with progress. Estonia should prioritise the pillars requiring the most improvement to enhance the efficiency of its DPE ecosystem. Dorjnyambuu, B. (2023). Estonian Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Based on Digital Platform Economy Index 2020. The Journal of Entrepreneurship, 32(2), 347-375. https://doi.org/10.1177/09713557231184458 2023-07-31T00:00:00Z http://dspace.ediindia.ac.in:8181/xmlui//handle/123456789/13983 Regional Legacy Effects on Radically Innovative New Ventures’ Risks Loporcaro, Claudio; Albino, Vito; Natalicchio, Angelo Innovative new ventures (INVs) cope with the lack of legitimacy and liability of newness that may hinder their likelihood of survival. Those risks increase with the novelty introduced by the INV. Radically INVs are the ones that have the highest degree of novelty, and, consequently, face the highest risks. Understanding the elements and mechanisms that sustain radically INVs is of paramount importance due to the great benefits they bring to society. This article explores how the regional legacy, defined as the combined effect of regional business and industrial practices and culture, supports those ventures in facing those risks. The regional culture and tradition create a sense of familiarity in stakeholders that facilitates the understanding of the radically INV, lowering the lack of legitimacy. Meanwhile, the shared culture within a region favours the creation of a collaborative climate that allows the radically INVs to access relevant resources and, finally, reduce the liability of newness. Loporcaro, C., Albino, V., & Natalicchio, A. (2023). Regional Legacy Effects on Radically Innovative New Ventures’ Risks. The Journal of Entrepreneurship, 32(2), 376-419. https://doi.org/10.1177/09713557231184464 2023-07-31T00:00:00Z