“AI Implementation Journey” of SMEs in Germany — 10 Main Obstacles

Heiko Ströbele, Andreas Schwenzl and Maximilian Wolf
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Heiko Ströbele: Controlling, University of Applied Sciences Albstadt-Sigmaringen, Sigmaringen, Germany
Andreas Schwenzl: International Finance Controller, Huber SE, Berching, Germany
Maximilian Wolf: Corporate Management and Human Resources, University of Applied Sciences Albstadt-Sigmaringen, Sigmaringen, Germany

Art and Society, 2025, vol. 4, issue 7, 59-64

Abstract: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are significantly less likely to use artificial intelligence (AI) technologies than large companies. However, company size has little to no influence on companies’ acceptance of AI technologies. There must therefore be barriers and obstacles that specifically prevent SMEs from using such tools. This study identifies and structures the “10 main obstacles” in the form of an “SME implementation journey” based on the current state of research and derives recommendations for action.

Keywords: artificial intelligence; SME; digital transformation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.63593/AS.2709-9830.2025.08.005

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