Collaboration Framework for Digital Onboarding Program in Indonesian SMEs: An Exploration Research

This study investigates the effectiveness and challenges of Indonesia’s digital onboarding program for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) aimed at enhancing market access via digital marketplaces. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussi...

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Main Authors: Vania Pradipta Gunawan, Teddy Trilaksono, Herdy Jaya Prawiradipura, Eko Suhartanto, Sri Rahayu, Made Handijaya Dewantara
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Published: University of Brawijaya 2025-04-01
Series:APMBA (Asia Pacific Management and Business Application)
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Online Access:https://apmba.ub.ac.id/index.php/apmba/article/view/838
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Herdy Jaya Prawiradipura
Eko Suhartanto
Sri Rahayu
Made Handijaya Dewantara
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description This study investigates the effectiveness and challenges of Indonesia’s digital onboarding program for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) aimed at enhancing market access via digital marketplaces. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) with 15 SME owners, representatives from four major e-commerce companies, and policymakers from the Ministry of Industry. Findings highlight significant gaps between planning and implementation, requiring tailored workshop materials, better coordination with marketplace enablers, and structured monitoring and evaluation (MONEV) systems. Success factors include appropriate marketplace selection, community engagement, and government support, while challenges involve monitoring difficulties, a lack of continuous mentorship, and digital literacy gaps. Managerial implications stress the importance of developing standardized training materials in collaboration with relevant associations, establishing clear learning outcomes and fostering continuous mentorship by successful SME champions. The findings of this study also contribute to policy makers and facilitators involved in this program by creating a framework for sustainable collaboration to ensure its long-term success and sustainability.
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spelling doaj-art-2ed1b64de6c2484c94195469df3ac6a62025-08-20T03:45:14ZengUniversity of BrawijayaAPMBA (Asia Pacific Management and Business Application)2252-89972025-04-0113322724810.21776/ub.apmba.2025.013.03.3337Collaboration Framework for Digital Onboarding Program in Indonesian SMEs: An Exploration ResearchVania Pradipta Gunawan0Teddy Trilaksono1Herdy Jaya Prawiradipura2Eko Suhartanto3Sri Rahayu4Made Handijaya Dewantara5Universitas Prasetiya MulyaUniversitas Prasetiya MulyaUniversitas Prasetiya MulyaUniversitas Prasetiya MulyaUniversitas Prasetiya MulyaGriffith Institute for Tourism, Griffith University, Brisbane Queensland, AustraliaThis study investigates the effectiveness and challenges of Indonesia’s digital onboarding program for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) aimed at enhancing market access via digital marketplaces. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) with 15 SME owners, representatives from four major e-commerce companies, and policymakers from the Ministry of Industry. Findings highlight significant gaps between planning and implementation, requiring tailored workshop materials, better coordination with marketplace enablers, and structured monitoring and evaluation (MONEV) systems. Success factors include appropriate marketplace selection, community engagement, and government support, while challenges involve monitoring difficulties, a lack of continuous mentorship, and digital literacy gaps. Managerial implications stress the importance of developing standardized training materials in collaboration with relevant associations, establishing clear learning outcomes and fostering continuous mentorship by successful SME champions. The findings of this study also contribute to policy makers and facilitators involved in this program by creating a framework for sustainable collaboration to ensure its long-term success and sustainability.https://apmba.ub.ac.id/index.php/apmba/article/view/838smepolicymakersdigital entrepreneurshipdigital onboardingdmaic approach
spellingShingle Vania Pradipta Gunawan
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Eko Suhartanto
Sri Rahayu
Made Handijaya Dewantara
Collaboration Framework for Digital Onboarding Program in Indonesian SMEs: An Exploration Research
APMBA (Asia Pacific Management and Business Application)
sme
policymakers
digital entrepreneurship
digital onboarding
dmaic approach
title Collaboration Framework for Digital Onboarding Program in Indonesian SMEs: An Exploration Research
title_full Collaboration Framework for Digital Onboarding Program in Indonesian SMEs: An Exploration Research
title_fullStr Collaboration Framework for Digital Onboarding Program in Indonesian SMEs: An Exploration Research
title_full_unstemmed Collaboration Framework for Digital Onboarding Program in Indonesian SMEs: An Exploration Research
title_short Collaboration Framework for Digital Onboarding Program in Indonesian SMEs: An Exploration Research
title_sort collaboration framework for digital onboarding program in indonesian smes an exploration research
topic sme
policymakers
digital entrepreneurship
digital onboarding
dmaic approach
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