WSEAS Transactions on Business and Economics


Print ISSN: 1109-9526
E-ISSN: 2224-2899

Volume 14, 2017

Notice: As of 2014 and for the forthcoming years, the publication frequency/periodicity of WSEAS Journals is adapted to the 'continuously updated' model. What this means is that instead of being separated into issues, new papers will be added on a continuous basis, allowing a more regular flow and shorter publication times. The papers will appear in reverse order, therefore the most recent one will be on top.

Volume 14, 2017


Perspective of Smart Enterprises Development in the Repablic of Croatia

AUTHORS: Katarina Ćurko, Tena Ćurić, Vesna Bosilj Vukšić

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ABSTRACT: This paper show the importance of digital transformation in Europe and the Repablic of Croatia. Technological-driven changes affect all industries and digital transformation is becoming a necessity for achieving global competitiveness. In the EU and Croatia, it is not sufficiently accepted that today's market requires digital transformation in economy as whole and adaptation to the digital age. The aim of this paper is to systematically present and explain the concept of a smart enterprise, analyze the characteristics, significance and benefits of smart business, describe, analyze and show the results of the implementation of measures, strategies and programs adopted by the European Union and the Republic of Croatia to stimulate digital transformation and smart business development and digital economy.

KEYWORDS: digital transformation, industry 4.0, knowledge society, smart company, strategy

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