The escalating utilization of digital technology has created new challenges and therefore calls for modifications in organizational culture, technology infrastructure and job structure. However, there is still a lack of research studies that view digital technology from the perspective of how challenges of digital technology can be addressed at the employee level. Transformation toward digitalization requires employees’ readiness to adapt to the new job structure. Adaptability is the employees’ ability to adapt to changes. Employees with adaptive performance can solve problems creatively, manage volatile situations and handle pressure effectively. Adaptive performance can be enhanced when employees are ready to adopt the utilization of digital technology or technology readiness. Technology readiness is the tendency of employees to use new technology to achieve goals related to their lives and work. However, an individual’s tendency to utilize digital technology varies depending on their perception of their job’s meaningfulness and the personality that the person has. Therefore, the objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between employees’ technology readiness and adaptive performance, and to examine the role of job meaningfulness as a mediator and proactive personality as a moderator. Data was analyzed using the PLS-SEM. The results showed that employees with the tendency to utilize technology in their jobs have higher adaptive performance. Furthermore, the relationship is mediated by job meaningfulness and is enhanced by employees with highly proactive personalities. The findings from this study can drive organizations to motivate their employees and provide a flexible job structure to encourage the employees to utilize technology more effectively.

The entry of small businesses into international markets has intensified. However, despite the growing presence of small businesses in international markets, studies into their international behavior, particularly regarding the effect of international relationships on international outcomes, remain limited. This study investigates the cross-border relationships of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by examining the effects of the dimensions of the key relationship on the competitive advantage and performance of SMEs in export markets. These dimensions include trust and commitment. Results indicate that trust is significantly related to commitment and export performance. Commitment is positively related to competitive advantage but not to export performance. Trust affects competitive advantage through commitment. The effect of commitment on export performance is mediated by competitive advantage. The methodology and results are presented. The conclusion, implications, and limitations of this study are also discussed.

This research explores the intersection of sustainable performance, innovation, and management practices in Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), focusing on manufacturing firms. It delves into the historical context of sustainable development (SD) and its relevance to modern business, particularly highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Chinese SMEs. Key themes include sustainability-oriented innovation (SOI) amd knowledge management (KM). The study underscores the need for integrating innovative strategies into business practices to enhance environmental, social, and economic performance. It identifies gaps in existing literature, particularly the limited understanding of the impact of SOI on sustainable performance in Chinese manufacturing SMEs, and calls for further research to explore effective KM processes tailored to China's unique context. The research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how these elements can synergistically promote sustainable development and competitive advantage for Chinese SMEs.

Agri-food supply chains (AFSCs) lose approximately 1.3 billion tons of food annually, posing a major challenge to environmental sustainability. Logistics deficiencies are widely recognized as key drivers of postharvest losses. However, most studies examine isolated practices, with limited attention to their interactive effects across AFSCs stages, or to the mechanism linking operation practices, theories, and empirical research framework. This study conducts a systematic literature review following the PRISMA guidelines. Using Web of Science and Scopus, 90 empirical studies published between 2001 and August 2025 were analyzed to examine how food loss occurs and is mitigated across AFSCs. The review defines the operational boundaries of AFSCs, identifies six categories of food loss drivers, and systematically maps corresponding mitigation strategies across logistics stages. Findings indicate that logistics practices alone are insufficient to achieve effective food loss reduction. The effectiveness of logistics practices depends on organizational capabilities such as digital technology for monitoring and forecasting, collaboration for coordinated decision-making, and institutional pressures that encourage sustainable operations. Drawing on Natural Resource-based View, Dynamic Capability View, and institutional theory, this study proposes an integrated research framework to guide future empirical studies. The framework also provides practical guidance for managers and policymakers seeking to advance food loss reduction and contribute to achieving SDG 12.3.

This study reviews various academic discussions utilising distinct interpretations of entrepreneurship and resilience. The inadequacies of contemporary literature are explored and avenues for subsequent studies are offered in light of these discussions. Notable shifts in literature across themes, eras, and contexts have been documented. The body of literature has been steadily expanding over time, with a significant portion of research included in this SLR published from 2010 to 2024, which was not considered in earlier SLRs. A methodical, multidisciplinary evaluation of 44 publications divided into multiple academic dialogues was conducted to lay the groundwork for critical examination of each field of study. Resilience in the modern era encompasses not only the power to bounce back from stressful situations and adjust to a changed environment but also the dynamic process to improve learning capacity and foster personal development through continuous self-improvement, the acquisition of novel experiences and a forward-leaping framework. These findings contribute to the clarification and critical analysis of the current state of entrepreneurial resilience which will have several policies implications.

The effects of employee participation in creative-relevant process and creative self-efficacy on employee creativity