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Enterprises' network structure and their technology standardization capability in Industry 4.0
Author(s) -
Jiang Hong,
Sun Shuyu,
Xu Hongtao,
Zhao Shukuan,
Chen Yong
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
systems research and behavioral science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.371
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1099-1743
pISSN - 1092-7026
DOI - 10.1002/sres.2716
Subject(s) - standardization , key (lock) , network structure , structural equation modeling , business , knowledge management , process management , computer science , manufacturing engineering , systems engineering , engineering , distributed computing , computer security , machine learning , operating system
Smart manufacturing is a key element in Industry 4.0. However, studies on the relationship between manufacturers' network structure and their technology standardization capability are not available. As such, this paper develops a model to explore the relationships among enterprises' network structure, their knowledge acquisition capability and their technology standardization capability. A survey on manufacturers in China is conducted. Hypotheses are developed, and structural equation modelling is applied to analyse the model. The results indicate that the three dimensions of enterprises' network structure are positively related with their technology standardization capability. Enterprises' knowledge acquisition capability mediates the relationship between their network structure and their technology standardization capability.