Projects
Monitoring and assessment of the innovation opportunities of the small and medium enterprises. Hasselt University
MES4SME - Manufacturing Execution Systems for Small and Medium Enterprises Ghent University
Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is an umbrella term for a software system that management of
takes over production with the aim of optimizing its efficiency and transparency.
SMEs need reliable, flexible, configurable and inexpensive software for their management
production. Many systems already exist, but not everyone has a good idea of the possibilities, the costs and the ...
Exploring the antecedents, performance and moderators of innovation search in high-tech small and medium-sized enterprises KU Leuven
Topic 1: Search behaviour, is defined as to find solutions for problems, to acquire heterogeneous knowledge, to seize innovative opportunities, and to keep up with environment changes. Existing literature based on the behavioral theory of the firm (BTOF) has suggested that problems and resources, as two critical factors, can trigger a firm’s search behaviours. In our study, we add the time effects and discuss how underperformance duration and ...
The role of liquidity for small and medium sized enterprises: Lessons from the financial crisis. Ghent University
This project first studies the costs and benefits of holding liquid assets for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Second, the project examines the impact of corporate liquidity on investment in SMEs before, during and after the 2007-2009 financial crisis. For this purpose, a multi-country, longitudinal database of SMEs will be used.
HURISM - HUman RIghts in Small- and Medium-sized enterprises KU Leuven
Taxonomy, Treatment, Targets and Remission: Identification of the Molecular Mechanisms of non-response to Treatments, Relapses and Remission in Autoimmune, Inflammatory, and Allergic Conditions Hasselt University
The identification and evaluation of the drivers, opportunities and legal risks of ESG-reporting for SMEs and optimizing the bridging function of the auditor and accountant in this regard. Hasselt University
Mental Health Promotion and Intervention in Occupational Settings: MENTUPP KU Leuven
Depression and anxiety are the most prevalent mental health difficulties in the workplace in the EU, causing immense suffering and costing the global economy €1 trillion each year in lost productivity. Certain sectors, in particular construction, health and ICT, have an elevated risk of mental health difficulties, with those working in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) being particularly vulnerable. However, most SMEs have limited capacity ...