1、Empowering Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises through Digital Business Model InnovationW H I T E P A P E RM A Y 2 0 2 4Images:Getty ImagesDisclaimer This document is published by the World Economic Forum as a contribution to a project,insight area or interaction.The findings,interpretations and conc

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3、ts reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,including photocopying and recording,or by any information storage and retrieval system.ContentsForeword 3Executive summary 4Introduction 51 Digital business model innovation in manufacturing 72 Most

4、 common challenges to business model innovation 93 A path to digital business model innovation 10Conclusion 12Contributors 13Endnotes 14Empowering Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises through Digital Business Model Innovation2ForewordCountries around the world are continuously investing to stimulate i

5、nnovation in manufacturing and supply chains to drive productivity,competitiveness and sustainability,thereby facilitating economic and societal growth.In 2023,Brazil launched its policy for neo-industrialization guided by six missions,such as the digital transformation of the industry to increase p

6、roductivity to help its industry move beyond the domestic market and reinstate its relevance in the global economy.1With megatrends such as geopolitical tensions,emerging technologies and climate change altering the business environment and consumer needs,manufacturing companies,particularly small-a