Jurnal Ilmiah Manajemen Kesatuan
Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025): JIMKES Edisi Mei 2025

The Impact of Financing Digitalization on MSME Operational Effectiveness: The Mediating Role of Innovation, Digital Infrastructure, and Fintech

Sipayung, Tri Dharma (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2025

Abstract

This study aims to examine the influence of financing digitalization on the operational effectiveness of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), mediated by product innovation, digital infrastructure, and financial technology in Medan City. Utilizing a quantitative descriptive approach, the research employed Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SMART PLS 3.0 to analyze data from 100 MSMEs selected through simple random sampling from a population of 38.343 units in Medan City in 2023. Data were gathered through questionnaires, observations, and secondary sources, ensuring strong validity and reliability. The findings reveal that financing digitalization significantly improves MSME operational effectiveness both directly (T=6.233, p<0.001) and indirectly through product innovation (T=4.112, p=0.003), digital infrastructure (T=3.347, p=0.001), and financial technology (T=5.534, p=0.002). These mediating variables contribute to enhanced efficiency by simplifying transaction processes, strengthening infrastructure reliability, and automating financing operations. The study highlights the critical importance of adopting digital financing solutions within MSMEs to remain competitive. It also emphasizes the role of policymakers in facilitating this transformation by investing in digital infrastructure and implementing comprehensive digital literacy programs to foster a sustainable and inclusive digital economy.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jimkes

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

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Jurnal Ilmiah Manajemen Kesatuan (JIMKES) dikelola dan diterbitkan oleh Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (LPPM) Institut Bisnis dan Informatika Kesatuan bekerjasama dengan Fakultas Bisnis dan Fakultas Vokasional IBI ...