Innovating for a Sustainable Future: Integrating Knowledge Management and Technology for Resilient Systems

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue delves into the transformative potential of a robust merging of knowledge management (KM) with technology to propel sustainable innovation and craft resilient systems across diverse sectors. The aim is to thoroughly understand how innovation, fueled by efficient strategic management, KM, and state-of-the-art technology, is pivotal in fostering enduring sustainability. Since effective KM practices can drive innovation, it is crucial to investigate KM aspects and their effects on a sustainable future. For instance, focus areas could be on how tools capture and disseminate innovative ideas related to sustainability or the mechanisms for collaborative innovation that incorporate sustainability principles. Also, how do companies ensure the retention of critical sustainability knowledge over time, and how do they integrate data analytics and knowledge management to inform sustainable decision-making processes? Alternatively, how do companies develop capabilities and systems for continuous performance, evaluation, and feedback on sustainability initiatives and mechanisms for involving stakeholders and engaging communities in knowledge generation and sharing related to sustainability?

In the fast-paced landscape of today’s world, sustainability has transitioned from a mere aspiration to an absolute imperative. Organizations, industries, and societies face increasing pressure to harmonize economic advancement with environmental stewardship and social accountability and to establish resilient systems capable of navigating intricate global challenges, including climate change, resource limitations, and socio-economic turbulence.

Consequently, this Special Issue focuses on scrutinizing the vital influence of management, KM, and technological innovations on sustainability efforts. This Special Issue will intertwine theoretical frameworks, empirical research, and real-world case studies to showcase effective strategies and hurdles in integrating KM practices and technological advancements in innovative sustainability initiatives, addressing, among others, the following overarching research questions:

• How do digital tools and platforms enhance knowledge sharing and stakeholder collaboration in sustainable initiatives?
• How can interdisciplinary approaches enhance knowledge management and technology integration for resilience in sustainability efforts?
• Which emerging technologies hold the most promise for advancing knowledge management practices aimed at sustainability?
• How can organizations effectively integrate knowledge management practices with emerging technologies to foster sustainable innovations?
• What policy frameworks can support the effective integration of knowledge management and technology for sustainable development?
• To what extent can the development of new KM practices support the sustainable development of the organizations?
• What is the role of the knowledge management systems in sustainable development, and what are the qualitative and quantitive evidence of their positive influence?
• How can we assess the adoption of knowledge management initiatives that can drive sustainable development?
• What are successful case studies where knowledge management and technology integration have improved sustainability outcomes in various sectors?

Prof. Dr. Giovanni Schiuma
Dr. Gabriela Citlalli Lopez-Torres
Guest Editors

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• sustainable innovation
• knowledge management
• technology
• strategic management
• sustainability