Chiara Cantù’s research while affiliated with Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and other places

... This study offers a new perspective on supply chain resilience during crises, informed by contemporary works of IMP scholars (Håkansson and Snehota, 2024). The IMP industrial network approach is recognised as a valuable theoretical framework for examining these issues (Axelsson et al., 2022;Cantù and Tunisini, 2023;Eriksson et al., 2021;Gadde and Snehota, 2019). The consistent development of empirical research is a hallmark of the IMP tradition, and the emergence of novel crises in recent years has made it imperative to bridge the divide between the firmly established conceptual foundation of the supply network and the empirical exploration of supply chain resilience (Bygballe et al., 2023;Johnsen, 2018;Johnsen et al., 2019). ...

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Enhancing supply chain resilience through the supply network approach

... 4.1.1 | Blue cluster: Integrating eco-design, LCA, and social sustainability for SPI The papers in the blue cluster delve into the intersection of ecodesign, life cycle assessment (LCA), environmental impacts, challenges faced by companies, and the frameworks necessary to drive sustainable development forward.Ecodesign, a fundamental aspect of sustainable product development, aims to optimize eco-efficiency(Macchion et al., 2018) and minimize environmental impacts(Bernardi et al., 2022) throughout the product life cycle. This approach, highlighted in the literature, emphasizes integrating sustainability principles into the design process, fostering eco-innovation(Wicki & Hansen, 2019), and facilitating the adoption of ecodesign tools, such as Design for Environment(DfE) ...

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Sustainable innovation: Case studies from product development

... We identify firms are taking new approaches to pursue crucial overseas business opportunities, such as leveraging relationships between innovation intermediaries to increase relational proximity with international partners, and overcome liabilities of newness and foreignness (Schepis, 2021). Furthermore, we recognise innovation platforms like living labs are also utilising relational governance practices to bring together diverse stakeholders to work on sustainability innovation, which represents a topic of increasing importance as we seek to address often contrasting economic and environmental goals (Cantù et al., 2021). Whilst B2B marketing and networks have been researched across various contexts, we follow the recent call by Möller and Halinen (2022) to advance the B2B domains of the marketing discipline by reconsidering our paradigmatic assumptions and reengaging with current business and societal challenges. ...

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Editorial: Relational approaches to business network development: new insights and future research directions

... Also, the context in France is being discussed in Theodoraki et al. (2020). While Binsawad et al. (2019) propose a methodology for measuring the performance of incubators whereas, Le Dinh et al. (2018), Hansen et al. (2000) and Cantù (2015) offer models which puts emphasis on networking. Eshun (2009) comes up with the strategical issues on business incubation, whereas Fong (2022) directly deals with the process design of these mechanisms. ...

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Examining the Pros and Cons of Incubators in Digital Entrepreneurship

... In this scenario, relational capabilities (RCs) are a superior advantage in terms of resource assets (Dyer & Singh, 1998;Helfat et al., 2009;Pigola et al., 2021a). However, in the SME context, RC needs further investigation because the literature has focused on specific aspects of RC, such as networks (Adel & Habib, 2018;Bennat, 2022;Cantù et al., 2018;Jordão & Novas, 2022;McGrath & O'Toole, 2018;Munier, 2021;Soetanto & Klofsten, 2021;Steinhardt, 2020;Witschel et al., 2019), alliances (Donbesuur et al., 2021), growth strategy (Cantù et al., 2018), and knowledge management (Agostini et al., 2020;Bennat, 2022;Munier, 2021;Rodríguez-Aceves et al., 2022;Torrigiani, 2016;Zhang & Shih, 2022), which are challenges that SMEs are not able to handle because of their limited resources, limited information access, or technology availability to invest time and effort (Kraus et al., 2019). In this vein, this study explores the main RC to address crucial SI commonly found in SME contexts. ...

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Relational Capabilities into Small- and Middle-Sized Firms: a Mind-Blowing Strategic Asset

... Opportunity identification signifies the cognitive mechanism individuals employ to pinpoint promising opportunities worthy of pursuit. Such recognized opportunities demand sufficient information, knowledge, and resources, all of which can be accessed and enhanced through EN for effective opportunity exploitation (Cantù, 2018;Thrane et al., 2016). As per Mayanja et al. (2020), leaders endowed with generative influence, who adeptly harness tangible and intangible resources while facilitating cross-boundary communication, manifest superior EN capabilities. ...

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Nexus of generative influence and entrepreneurial networking: the mediating role of informational differences and opportunity identification among small and medium enterprises in Uganda

... Bosting individuals' confidence and motivation to participate in entrepreneurship can be achieved by having Knowledge about entrepreneurship (Roxas, 2014). Entrepreneurial knowledge (EK) can be obtained through entrepreneurship programs and individual experiences (Cantù, 2017;Miralles et al., 2016). Knowledge can be defined as information that has been structured, interpreted, and internalized. ...

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Exploring Entrepreneurial Intentions among Vocational High School Graduates: The Impact of Entrepreneurial Knowledge and Attitude

... To identify the operational characteristics and business models of Italian companies operating in China we referred to two studies conducted in 2009-2011 (Cedrola et al. 2011). A quantitative study included the administration of a closed-response e-mail questionnaire divided into two macro-areas. ...

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The country of origin effect (COO) in the industrial sectors: the results of an empirical study

... These and other innovation platforms are based on the integration and variety of different specializations: in manufacturing skills, services, environment, culture. The platforms recombine and potentially multiply many supply chains (not just the industrial ones), around "driving ideas" on new ways of understanding life and work (Rullani et al. 2012). These platforms can be geographically and sectorally focused on the combination between networks of knowledge-intensive services in the "post-industrial" city (Cappellin, 2012) and a variety of social experiences and handicraft, agricultural and manufacturing traditions that are rooted in small towns, districts or rural systems. ...

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Territorial policies for industrial renaissance and innovation

... From a traditional role of physical interconnection, intermediation has taken on a critical new function by supporting interaction and facilitating customer participation within a network, and then by creating the conditions for enhancing relationships between different organizations. (Cantu et al., 2010). ...

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Empirical Determinants of the Choice of Intermediaries by Selected Multinationals Operating in Nigeria’s Food/Drinks Market