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- Title
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR INCREASING THE COMPETITIVENESS AND EXPORTABILITY IN THE ENTERPRISES OF THE FISHERIES SECTOR.
- Authors
Eizenberga, Agnese; Zeverte-Rivza, Sandija; Auzina, Anita
- Abstract
This study evaluates the possibilities of introduction of digitalization solutions for enterprises of the fisheries sector of Kurzeme region in Latvia and their impact on the improvement of business operations. The study describes the nature of digitalization, digitalization of the fisheries sector and the theoretical aspects of business models. The characteristics of the fisheries sector in the EU, Latvia and Kurzeme region. Empiric part is based on the individual interviews with business owners in 4 fisheries and a survey of their employees. This paper aims to assess the progress in digital transformation in the fisheries sector and elaborate scenarios for further digital transformation of the sector. The results are summarized in a SWOT analysis, which identified the advantages and disadvantages for digital transformation in the fisheries sector resulting in elaboration of three development scenarios: 1) non-compliance of SMEs in the fisheries sector with the digital transformation; 2) efficient management of the fisheries sector through the expansion of sales networks; 3) implementation of digitalisation tools in all stages of production. Considering obtained results and overall trends in the fisheries sector, implementation of digitalisation tools in all stages of production as suggested by scenario No 3 is the most advisable path to significantly increase the competitiveness of the companies and their exportability.
- Subjects
LATVIA; DIGITAL transformation; DIGITAL technology; FISHERIES; FISHERY management; SWOT analysis; MARINE parks &; reserves; SALES force management
- Publication
Economic Science for Rural Development Conference Proceedings, 2022, Issue 56, p601
- ISSN
1691-3078
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.22616/ESRD.2022.56.060