Sustainable Digital Transformation for SMEs: A Comprehensive Framework for Informed Decision-Making

Rafael Martínez-Peláez, Marco A. Escobar, Vanessa G. Félix, Rodolfo Ostos, Jorge Parra-Michel, Vicente García, Alberto Ochoa-Brust, Pablo Velarde-Alvarado, Ramón A. Félix, Sandra Olivares-Bautista, Víctor Flores and Luis J. Mena ()
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Rafael Martínez-Peláez: Unidad Académica de Computación, Universidad Politécnica de Sinaloa, Mazatlán 82199, Mexico
Marco A. Escobar: Facultad de Ingenierías y Tecnologías, Universidad La Salle Bajío, León 37150, Mexico
Vanessa G. Félix: Unidad Académica de Computación, Universidad Politécnica de Sinaloa, Mazatlán 82199, Mexico
Rodolfo Ostos: Unidad Académica de Computación, Universidad Politécnica de Sinaloa, Mazatlán 82199, Mexico
Jorge Parra-Michel: Facultad de Ingenierías y Tecnologías, Universidad La Salle Bajío, León 37150, Mexico
Vicente García: Departamento de Ingeniería Eléctrica e Informática, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Ciudad Juárez 32310, Mexico
Alberto Ochoa-Brust: Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica, Universidad de Colima, Colima 28040, Mexico
Pablo Velarde-Alvarado: Unidad Académica de Ciencias Básicas e Ingenierías, Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit, Tepic 63173, Mexico
Ramón A. Félix: Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica, Universidad de Colima, Colima 28040, Mexico
Sandra Olivares-Bautista: Unidad Académica Lagos de Moreno, Instituto Tecnológico José Mario Molina Pasquel y Hernríquez, Lagos de Moreno 47480, Mexico
Víctor Flores: Departamento de Ingeniería de Sistemas y Computación, Universidad Católica del Norte, Antofagasta 1270709, Chile
Luis J. Mena: Unidad Académica de Computación, Universidad Politécnica de Sinaloa, Mazatlán 82199, Mexico

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 11, 1-25

Abstract: This study presents a sustainable digital transformation framework to integrate sustainable practices into digital transformation initiatives within Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The methodology includes a literature review, a framework creation, and a case study with passive participation. The framework was structured to help industries implement responsible digitalization initiatives in five key stages: setting objectives, fostering stakeholder-focused engagement, defining sustainable objectives and dimensions, creating a sustainable model, and executing the project. Validating the proposal in the context of an SME allowed us to discern the tangible benefits of sustainability practices for the organization, further reinforcing the relevance and applicability of the framework. In conclusion, this research offers valuable information for SMEs considering starting a sustainable digitalization process.

Keywords: digital transformation; management; organization; SMEs; stakeholders (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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