Proceedings of the 2026 5th International Conference on Public Service, Economic Management and Sustainable Development (PESD 2026)

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Configurational Pathways of Manufacturing Servitization Transformation in the Digital Economy Context

Authors
Jia Liu1, Qingyan Zhao1, *
1Business School, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao, 266520, China
*Corresponding author.
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Qingyan Zhao
Available Online 10 November 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-825-2_28How to use a DOI?
Keywords
digital economy; manufacturing servitization; dynamic QCA; configurations
Abstract

Manufacturing servitization is crucial for high-quality manufacturing development. Based on the TOE framework, this study uses dynamic QCA to identify configurations driving high servitization among service-oriented manufacturing enterprises. The results show that no single factor is necessary for high-level servitization; two paths, namely digital capability-driven and innovation talent-supported paths, can achieve high-level servitization, both relying on R&D intensity and employee digital capability. The identified configurations remain stable across time, regions, and industry contexts.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2026 5th International Conference on Public Service, Economic Management and Sustainable Development (PESD 2026)
Series
Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
10 November 2026
ISBN
978-94-6239-825-2
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2352-5428
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-825-2_28How to use a DOI?
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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