Digital and Sustainable Transformations in a Post-COVID World: Economic, Social, and Environmental Challenges

Preface
Contents
Notes on Contributors
List of Figures
List of Tables
Part I Introductory Chapters
1 Digital and Sustainable Transformation: An Outcoming Response to the Pandemic
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Literature Review
1.2.1 The Digital Transformation as a Point of Departure
1.2.2 The Twin Sustainable Transformation
1.3 Materials and Methods
1.4 Results
1.4.1 Digital Transformation
1.4.2 Innovation
1.4.3 Sustainability
1.4.4 Industry 4.0 (I4.0)
1.4.5 Digitalization
1.4.6 Smart Cities
1.5 Discussion
1.6 Conclusions
References
2 The Scope of Digital Transformation in Sustainability
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The Nexus Between Digital Constructs and Sustainability
2.2.1 The Multilayered Structure of ICT
2.2.2 Coding: The Essence of Digitization
2.2.3 The Socio-Technical Phenomenon of Digitalization
2.2.4 Digital Transformation: The Outcome of Institutional Logic
2.3 Digital Transformation from the Dual Perspective of Reality
2.3.1 The Construction of Rules: The Logic Behind DT
2.3.2 The Realization of Rules: Digitalization Projects
2.3.3 A Unified Framework
2.4 Digital Transformation and Its Implications on Sustainability
2.5 Conclusion
References
Part II Digitization Progress and SDG
3 Innovation in Information Technologies for the Achievement of SDG 9 in Mexico: Technology Policy Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Literature Reviewed
3.2.1 Public Policies Aimed at STI Represent a Fundamental Tool for the Progress of Nations
3.3 Materials and Methods
3.4 5G Technology Development in Mexico
3.5 Results and Discussion
3.5.1 Public Policy for the Fulfillment of SDG 9: National Development Plan 2019–2024
3.5.2 National Digital Strategy (Estrategia Digital Nacional, EDN) 2021–2024
3.5.3 Science and Technology Law
3.5.4 Special Program for Science, Technology, and Innovation (2021–2024)
3.5.5 Technology Policy for the 5G Network
3.6 Conclusions
References
Part III Developments in Digital and Sustainable Learning
4 Resilience and Capabilities Adopted by Enterprises to Cope with Disruptive Events
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Problem Statement
4.1.2 Research Questions
4.1.3 Research Purpose
4.1.4 Justification
4.1.5 Study Limitations
4.2 Literature Review
4.2.1 Organizational Resilience
4.2.2 Disruptive Events
4.3 Methodology
4.4 Results
4.4.1 Theoretical Implications
4.4.2 Practical Implications
4.5 Conclusions
References
Part IV Digital and Sustainable Transformations in Agriculture, Manufacturing, and Services
5 Sustainability and Innovation in the Beekeeping Sector: A First Approach
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Apiculture and the Environment
5.1.2 Economy, Society, and Apiculture
5.1.3 Apiculture, Innovation, and Digital Tools
5.2 Methods
5.3 Results Analysis
5.4 Conclusions
Annex I
References
6 From “Smart Company” to “Smart Business”: Implementation of Industry 4.0 Strategy Carried Out by GKN Mexico
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Industry 4.0: Definition and Scope
6.3 Methodological Design
6.4 Case Study: GKN Automotive
6.4.1 GKN’s Industry 4.0 Strategy
6.4.1.1 First Period: From Mid-2016 to September 2018
6.4.1.2 Second Period: From October 2018 to April 2019
6.4.1.3 Third Period: From March 2020 to the Present
6.4.2 Collaboration and Human Talent: Two Fundamental Pillars in the Industry 4.0 Strategy
6.5 Conclusions
References
7 An Evaluation of Cashless Transactions During Pre- & Post-Demonetization Era in India
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Review of Literature
7.3 Research Methodology
7.3.1 Sample Profile
7.3.2 Study Period and Sources of Data
7.3.3 Hypotheses of the Study
7.3.4 Analysis and Interpretation
7.3.5 Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test b: Based on Negative Ranks
7.4 Conclusion
References
8 Analysis of Innovation Processes in the Circular Economy in Hotel Companies, Jalisco, México
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Literature Review
8.2.1 Innovation Process
8.2.2 Emerging Economic Paradigms Using Triple, Quadruple, and Quintuple Helix
8.2.3 Eco-Innovation
8.2.4 Ecology and Sustainability
8.2.5 Circular Economy
8.3 Methodology
8.4 Results
8.4.1 Interview in Depth
8.5 Conclusions
References
9 Embracing Digital Transformation in the Indian Travel and Tourism Industry
9.1 Introduction
9.1.1 Relevance of the Study
9.2 Review of Literature
9.2.1 Objectives of the Study
9.3 Research Methodology
9.4 Analysis and Discussion
9.4.1 Mobility Experiences
9.4.2 Bots and Robots
9.4.3 Smart Kiosks
9.4.4 Contactless Transactions
9.4.5 Suggestions
9.5 Conclusion
References
10 Challenges for the Digital Transformation of Ecuador’s Tourism Industry: Perceptions of Leaders in Times of Covid-19
10.1 Background
10.2 Theoretical Framework
10.2.1 The Organizing Vision
10.2.2 Neo-Institutional Isomorphic Pressures
10.2.3 The Digital Transformation in Tourism
10.3 Methodology
10.4 Results
10.4.1 Organizing Vision of Digital Transformation in the Tourism Industry of Ecuador
10.4.2 Challenges for Digital Transformation in the Tourism Industry of Ecuador
10.5 Discussion
10.5.1 Reflections
References
Part V Digital and Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Business Models
11 Innovation and Digital Transformation as a Competitive Strategy in University Entrepreneurship in Victoria de Durango, Dgo., Mexico
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Literature Review
11.2.1 Innovation, Digital Transformation, and University Entrepreneurship
11.3 Materials and Methods
11.3.1 Sample
11.3.2 Survey Design
11.4 Results
11.4.1 Correlations of Research Variables and Factors Used for Their Study
11.5 Discussion
11.5.1 Correlations
11.6 Conclusions
References
12 ICTs, Media, and Social Networks Use Indicators in Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Companies: An Overview in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Mexico
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Method
12.3 Results
12.3.1 Boosting Entrepreneurship Activities
12.3.2 ICT and Internet Use in Business
12.4 Discussion
12.5 Conclusions
References
13 Marketing Strategy in MSMEs Facing the Covid-19 Pandemic
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Theoretical Framework
13.2.1 Digital Marketing in Business
13.2.2 Pricing Policy Strategy
13.2.2.1 Product Innovation
13.2.2.2 E-commerce
13.3 Methodology
13.3.1 Sample Structure
13.3.2 Questionnaire Design
13.4 Results
13.5 Conclusions
References
14 World Research and Intellectual Structure in Digital Transformation on SMEs in Covid-19 Times
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Materials and Methods
14.2.1 Search Terms for the Research Field
14.2.2 Database and Document Selection
14.2.3 Selection Criteria, Data Processing, and Software Selection
14.2.4 Analysis of the Results
14.3 Results
14.3.1 Subject Area
14.3.2 Type of Document and Language
14.3.3 Scientific Production
14.3.4 Countries Collaboration
14.3.5 Co-occurrence Author Keyword Network
14.4 Discussion
14.5 Conclusions
References
Part VI Smart, Sustainable, and Resilient Communities
15 Socioeconomic Impact on Rural Communities in 3 Municipalities of the State of Durango in the Face of the New Normal
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Literature Review
15.2.1 Rural Communities in Mexico
15.2.2 Conceptualizing the New Normal
15.2.3 What Is COVID-19?
15.2.4 Implications of COVID-19 in Mexico
15.2.5 COVID-19 and the New Normal
15.2.6 Socioeconomic Impact
15.3 Materials and Methods
15.3.1 Population
15.3.2 Type of Research
15.3.3 Survey Design and Instrument Design
15.3.4 Reliability Analysis
15.4 Results
15.4.1 Descriptive Statistics for the Variable Socioeconomic Impact
15.4.2 Correlations of Research Variables and Factors Used for Their Study
15.5 Discussion
15.5.1 Descriptive Statistics
15.5.2 Correlations
15.6 Conclusions
15.7 Future Lines of Research
References
Part VII Digital and Sustainable Agendas: Overview and Foresight
16 Digitalization of Manufacturing Development in Latin America and the Caribbean
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Implications of the Digitalization of Manufacturing on Development
16.3 Methodology and Data
16.3.1 Macro-Level Analysis
16.3.2 Micro-Level Analysis
16.4 Results
16.4.1 Readiness to Adopt Frontier Technologies: A Macro-Level Perspective
16.4.2 Diffusion and Determinants of Adoption at the Firm-Level
16.5 Policy Implications
16.6 Final Remarks
References
17 Challenges and Opportunities of Digitalization in Mexico
17.1 Industry 4.0: Drivers and Barriers
17.2 Continual Growth of Data in Challenging Organizations and Companies
17.3 Methodology
17.4 Basic Questions Answered by the Companies
17.4.1 Ways and Directions Companies Advance in Acquiring Information and Applying Digital Transformation
17.4.2 Technologies That Facilitate Digitalization
17.4.3 Obstacles to Digital Transformation in Companies and Their Environments
17.4.4 Digital Literacy Becomes a Priority
17.5 Connectivity
17.5.1 Lack of Financing
17.6 Findings and Research Results
17.7 Reflections on an Unpredictable Future
References
18 Conclusions: The Challenge Towards the Future Is Digital and Sustainable Transformations from a Systemic Perspective in a Changing COVID World
18.1 Theoretical Contributions
18.2 Contributions with Methodological Applications
18.3 Empirical Research Contributions
18.4 Challenges and Opportunities
18.5 The Dimension of a Technological Revolution
18.6 The Solutions Are Not Only Technological
18.7 The Biggest Challenge Is a Systemic View
Index