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The café industry has become increasingly competitive, including in the Arcamanik District of Bandung City. This study seeks to investigate the extent to which marketing intelligence capabilities influence the competitiveness of café MSMEs in the region. A descriptive and verificative research approach was employed, utilizing linear regression analysis with the assistance of SPSS version 20 software. The study population consisted of 43 café MSME entrepreneurs, selected through a saturated sampling technique, thereby including all members of the population. Data were collected through field studies—comprising questionnaires, interviews, and direct observations—as well as literature reviews to strengthenthe theoretical framework. The results demonstrate that marketing intelligence capabilities have a significant effect on competitiveness. This finding highlights the critical role of marketing intelligence in enabling café MSMEs to sustain their operations and enhance their competitive advantage. Strengthening marketing intelligence can serve as an effective strategic approach for café MSMEs to ensure business sustainability and improve competitiveness. The study suggests that future research may incorporate moderating variables such as digitalization or service quality to further explore the dynamics between marketing intelligence and competitiveness.

In the era of globalization and digital transformation, organizations strive to maintain competitiveness through optimizing internal factors such as work culture, business process engineering (BPR), and decision support systems (DSS). This qualitative research based on a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) analyzes the relationship between these three using the Denison Organizational Culture Model, Hammer & Champy BPR, and the Resource-Based View (RBV). It finds that work culture mediates the implementation of BPR and DSS to increase efficiency by 30-50%, employee productivity, and sustainable competitive advantage. Case studies such as the Toyota Production System (TPS) confirm this synergy, resulting in reduced costs, cycle times, and improved service quality. This research also emphasizes the importance of a strong work culture in supporting the implementation of new technologies and methodologies, which in turn strengthens the company's market position. Thus, organizations that are able to integrate these three elements will be better prepared to face the challenges of globalization and dynamic changes in their industry, creating a sustainable advantage and being able to survive in a highly competitive market.

Digitalization has been a key catalyst for change in the global business landscape, driving the transformation of companies' strategies, organizational structures, and operational models. For small and medium enterprises (SMEs), digital technology opens up great opportunities to expand market reach and compete in the international arena more effectively. Technologies such as e-commerce, social media, big data analytics, and cloud-based platforms enable SMEs to break through geographical boundaries, facilitate access to global customers, and accelerate product distribution and marketing processes. This paper explores the current academic literature that discusses the influence of digital technology on the internationalization of SMEs. A total of five relevant studies were analyzed to identify common patterns, challenges, and successful strategies in the use of digital technology. The results of the study show that the adoption of digitalization not only improves operational cost efficiency, but also encourages business model innovation, such as digital platform-based marketing, cross-border virtual collaboration, and the development of a more adaptive global business ecosystem. In addition, the ability to utilize digital technology gives SMEs a competitive advantage through access to real-time market information, personalization of offers, and more targeted branding strategies. However, the research also found obstacles, such as limited human resources, technological infrastructure, and digital literacy among SMEs. Therefore, synergy is needed between business actors, the government, and academia to support the acceleration of digital technology adoption through training, mentoring, and policies that support innovation. The paper also highlights future research opportunities, such as the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, automation, and blockchain in supporting the global expansion of SMEs. These findings are expected to be a strategic reference in designing sustainable internationalization policies in the digital era.

Packaged Drinking Water (PDW) has now become one of the most practical products dominating the market, offering a variety of advantages and benefits. The fierce competition among PDW producers drives consumers to be increasingly discerning and selective in making purchasing decisions. Consumer choices are often influenced by pressing needs, which have recently shifted toward a preference for more natural food and beverage products. However, amidst the fast-paced modern lifestyle, instant products remain a favored solution due to the convenience they offer. By leveraging store atmosphere strategies, this business has successfully stayed competitive and maintained its presence in the market. The relationship between store atmosphere and consumer purchase interest is significant, as first impressions often serve as a critical factor in consumer evaluations of a store. Elements such as exterior design, overall interior, store layout, and interior displays play a vital role in creating that appeal. This study aims to analyze the extent to which store atmosphere influences purchase interest in the Club brand bottled water. The research methodology involves distributing questionnaires to 100 respondents as the primary data source.

In the midst of increasingly complex globalization, organizations must continue to innovate and maximize the potential of existing resources to achieve competitive advantage. Human Resource Management (HRM) plays a strategic role in managing employees as important organizational assets. This research uses a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach to review various literatures that discuss the relationship between HRM strategies and achieving competitive advantage. The results of the literature analysis show that effective HRM strategies, including competency-based recruitment, employee development through training and education, fair reward systems, and the use of technology such as Human Resource Information System (HRIS), can improve organizational performance and competitiveness. In addition, transparent performance management and good internal communication are also important supporting factors. Nonetheless, challenges in implementing HRM strategies remain, such as changes in organizational culture and budget constraints, which require an adaptive approach. This research provides insights into how the right HRM strategy can contribute to the achievement of competitive advantage in the face of fast-changing global market dynamics.

This research was conducted to determine the influence of Competitive Advantage and Consumer Interest on Purchasing Decisions on Istiqomah Tasikmalaya Furniture. The research method used is a survey method with a quantitative approach, data was obtained directly through questionnaires distributed to 90 respondents who were Istiqomah Tasikmalaya Furniture Consumers. The research technique used is multiple liner regression analysis. Based on the research results, it can be seen that Competitive Advantage and Consumer Interest simultaneously have a significant influence on Purchasing Decisions on Istiqomah Tasikmalaya Furniture. Competitive Advantage partially has a significant influence on Purchasing Decisions on Istiqomah Tasikmalaya Furniture, and Consumer Interest partially has a significant influence on Purchasing Decisions on Istiqomah Tasikmalaya Furniture.

Indonesia is a country that has a good climate for the growth of agricultural plants such as spices. One of the spices, namely vanilla, is a plant that can grow in tropical climates. Vanilla is a spice that is in great demand on the international market considering its benefits in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. The target market for vanilla exports in Indonesia is developed countries. This research aims to analyze the competitiveness of Indonesian vanilla exports in the international market, using descriptive statistical analysis methods, Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA), and Export Product Dynamics (EPD). The data used is secondary data for the 2018-2022 period. The results of the analysis show that the average RCA value is more than one, which means that Indonesian vanilla has strong competitiveness and the EPD analysis shows that the competitiveness of Indonesian vanilla is fluctuating. The results of the analysis show that Indonesia has strong comparative competitiveness of vanilla in destination countries by continuing to increase production levels and maintaining good quality so that it can continue to compete in the international market.

This study examines the impact of pricing strategy and service quality on customer preferences on the Shopee e-commerce platform. This study's methodology, which included a quantitative approach and primary data from a questionnaire, identified 33 Shopee users in Tasikmalaya. An analysis using SPSS confirms that the two factors mentioned above—price strategy and service quality—contribute about 40.5% to consumers' preferences for fashion products on Shopee. Even though price strategy has a significant relationship, service quality has a stronger and more positive impact on customer preferences. Implicitly, it is crucial for e-commerce businesses to improve the quality of their services while meticulously developing price phase strategy to make it more in line with customer preferences. All of this offers advantages for the e-commerce business in developing strategies to meet customer needs in an increasingly competitive market.

In the current era of digitalization and globalization, information and communication technology has become an integral part of human life. The rapidly growing use of technology has also influenced almost all aspects of life, including the world of work. Technology has made work easier, increased productivity, and opened up new opportunities for companies to develop faster. Information and communication technology has now become an important factor in changing the way companies operate. Companies that are successful in facing technological changes and can utilize them effectively will have a competitive advantage in the market. Therefore, Human Resource Management (HRM) has experienced many changes since the start of the digital era. The digital era has had a significant impact on the way companies recruit, train and motivate their employees. In the digital era, companies not only need to understand technology, but also need to understand how technology can help in their human resource management.

This research aims to explore sustainable digital marketing strategies suitable for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The study employs a descriptive research model, utilizing purposive sampling to select participants with extensive experience in digital marketing within MSMEs. Data collection techniques include semi-structured interviews and content analysis of relevant literature. Thematic analysis will be employed to analyze the data, identifying patterns and themes related to effective sustainable digital marketing practices for MSMEs. The study anticipates uncovering insights into innovative and environmentally conscious digital marketing approaches that can be adopted by MSMEs to enhance their competitiveness while minimizing environmental impact.