How does the interaction of digitalization and servitization contribute to manufacturing financial performance? The intermediary effect of manufacturing innovation performance

  • 0School of Management, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, China.

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Summary

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Digitalization and servitization positively impact manufacturing firm financial performance. Firm innovation performance mediates this relationship, particularly in capital and technology-intensive sectors.

Area Of Science

  • Manufacturing strategy
  • Digital transformation
  • Business model innovation

Background

  • Digitalization and servitization are key manufacturing transitions.
  • Limited research exists on their interaction's impact on financial performance.
  • This study addresses this gap using established theories.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To investigate the interaction effect of digitalization and servitization on firm financial performance.
  • To explore the mediating role of firm innovation performance.
  • To identify sector-specific manifestations of this interaction.

Main Methods

  • Theoretical model development based on service-dominant logic, resource-based view, and dynamic capabilities.
  • Empirical analysis using a mediated moderation model.
  • Data collected from 567 Chinese manufacturing firms.

Main Results

  • The interaction between digitalization and servitization positively influences firm financial performance.
  • Firm innovation performance partially mediates this positive relationship.
  • The interactive effect is most pronounced in capital and technology-intensive manufacturing sectors.

Conclusions

  • Managers should foster the synergy between digitalization and servitization.
  • This interaction drives sustainable development for manufacturing firms and industries.
  • Strategic integration of digital and service capabilities is crucial for enhanced financial outcomes.