Advanced digital technologies and international business: A multidisciplinary analysis of the literature

Ali Ahi; Noemi Sinkovics; Y Shildibekov; Rudolf  Sinkovics; N Mehandjiev

doi:10.1016/j.ibusrev.2021.101967

Advanced digital technologies and international business: A multidisciplinary analysis of the literature

Ali Ahi^* (Corresponding Author), Noemi Sinkovics, Y Shildibekov, Rudolf Sinkovics, N Mehandjiev

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Advanced digital technologies, such as the Internet of Things, blockchain, big data analytics and augmented reality, are gradually transforming the way multinational firms do business. Due to the extent of this transformation many scholars argue that the integration of these technologies marks the commencement of the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0). However, the question how these advanced technologies impact international business activities needs further attention. To this end, we adopt a multidisciplinary approach to review the related literature in international business (IB), general management, information systems, and operations research. We include the two latter fields, because advanced technologies have received more attention in these bodies of literature. Based on our analysis, we discuss the implications of these technologies for international business. Further, we highlight the drivers of technology utilisation by multinational firms and likely outcomes. We also provide future research avenues.

Original language	English
Article number	101967
Number of pages	17
Journal	International Business Review
Volume	31
Issue number	4
Early online date	24 May 2022
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibusrev.2021.101967
Publication status	Published - 1 Aug 2022

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Nikolay Mehandjiev (PhD, The University of Hull) is a Professor of Enterprise Information Systems at the Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. He researches digital technology and its transforming role for the industry, and the role of end users in customizing and adapting technology. His most recent collaborative project on demand-driven supply networks within Industry 4.0 is funded by the EC H2020 program and involves Airbus and Comau. Mehandjiev has published more than 150 peer-reviewed research outputs and has edited three special issues of international journals. He has held visiting positions with SAP Research Lab, Atos Origin SAE, BT Research Labs. Email: n.mehandjiev@manchester.ac.uk

Funding Information:
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support that the first author received from the Foundation for Economic Education (Liikesivistysrahasto), Finland. Grant number: 20-11513 .

Publisher Copyright:
© 2021 The Authors

Keywords

3D printing
Advanced technology
Artificial intelligence (AI)
Digitalization
Global value chains
Industry 4.0
Information and communication technology (ICT)
International business
Internet

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