Developing a Lean Engineering-Oriented Technopreneurship Framework for Improving Digital SME Competitiveness
Abstract
Abstract: This study aims to develop a Lean Engineering-Oriented Technopreneurship Framework to enhance the competitiveness of digital small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia. Using a mixed-method approach combining quantitative SEM-PLS analysis and Delphi expert validation, data were collected from 250 SMEs across five provinces. The results show that Lean Engineering Implementation (LEI) significantly influences Technopreneurial Capability (TEC) (β = 0.62, p < 0.001) and SME Competitiveness (SMEC) (β = 0.47, p < 0.01), while TEC also mediates the relationship between LEI and SMEC (β = 0.55, p < 0.001). Empirically, framework implementation improved process efficiency by 22%, reduced defect rates by 18%, and increased customer satisfaction by 15%. The study contributes to bridging industrial engineering and entrepreneurship literature by integrating lean principles with innovation-oriented digital practices. Furthermore, the proposed framework demonstrates strong construct validity (CR > 0.85; AVE > 0.60), ensuring robustness and practical applicability. The study recommends incorporating sustainability, resilience, and AI-driven process optimization in future research to extend the model’s relevance across industries and regions, promoting continuous innovation and competitiveness in the digital era.
Keywords:
Lean Engineering, Technopreneurship, SME Competitiveness, Digital Transformation, Innovation Framework.
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