Author, Institution: Aistė Lastauskaitė, Kaunas University of Technology
Science area, field of science: Social Sciences, Economics, S004
Scientific Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Rytis Krušinskas (Kaunas University of Technology, Social Sciences, Economics, S004)
Dissertation Defense Board of Economics Science Field:
Prof. Dr. Daiva Dumčiuvienė (Kaunas University of Technology, Social Sciences, Economics, S004) – chairperson
Prof. Dr. Iluta Arbidane (Rezekne Academy of Technologies, Latvia, Social Sciences, Economics, S004)
Prof. Dr. Inga Konstantinavičiūtė (Kaunas University of Technology, Social Sciences, Economics, S004)
Prof. Dr. Vytautas Snieška (Kaunas University of Technology, Social Sciences, Economics, S004)
Prof. Dr. Alfreda Šapkauskienė (Vilnius University, Social Sciences, Economics, S004)
Dissertation defense meeting will be at Rectorate Hall of Kaunas University of Technology (K. Donelaičio 73-402, Kaunas)
The doctoral dissertation is available at the library of Kaunas University of Technology (Gedimino 50, Kaunas) and on the internet: A. Lastauskaitė el. dissertation (PDF)
Annotation: The dissertation examines the impact of production digitalization on corporate financial performance, emphasizing investments in equipment and technology. While digitalization is widely recognized as a key driver of competitive advantage, the literature raises questions about whether such investments yield the expected financial benefits. Some studies suggest positive effects, while others highlight challenges, such as the “digitalization paradox,” where companies fail to achieve the anticipated financial gains despite significant investments. The research aims to develop a methodology to assess the impact of investment in production digitalization on financial performance, considering regional and company size differences. Using regression models and financial indicators, the study analyses data from 30 European countries covering the period from 2012 to 2022. Results show that production digitalization positively influences financial performance, yet regional and size-related differences are relevant. Companies in Western Europe, particularly larger firms, tend to better leverage digitalization, while smaller companies in Eastern Europe face more challenges. This dissertation contributes to the literature by offering new methods to evaluate digital investments’ financial impact and providing practical recommendations for companies to optimize their digitalization strategies for long-term financial growth.
January 24 d. 10:00
Rectorate Hall of Kaunas University of Technology (K. Donelaičio 73-402, Kaunas)
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