Work

AISLE: A matchmaking tool for pairing SMEs with digital solutions

Year: 2024

Type: software-paper

Abstract: Digitalisation is crucial for industries since it improves the efficiency of operations. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises face additional hurdles in their operations due to limited resources and weaker networks which necessitate digitalisation more to stay competitive. This study aids the digital transformation of SMEs through A matchmak I ng tool for pairing S MEs with suitab LE digital solutions and their providers (AISLE). AISLE conducts a systematic mapping and matching of non-technical and technical requirements/functionalities needed by an SME for a digital solution. It involves a list of non-technical characteristics desired for each digital solution which is identified through semi-structured interviews with industry experts, and matching rules adopted from the literature. The AISLE tool was tested by an SME which demonstrated AISLE's effectiveness in identifying digital solutions in a practical and easy-to-use manner.

Source: SoftwareX

DOI: 10.1016/j.softx.2024.101941

Authors: Gokcen Yilmaz, Francisco Raziel Treviño Almaguer, Gregory Hawkridge, Duncan McFarlane

Institutions: University of Exeter, University of Cambridge

Language: English

Topic: Digital Innovation in Industries

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $970

OpenAlex ID: W4403746314

Cites: 31

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10