Prioritizing the Challenges Faced in Achieving International Competitiveness by Export-Oriented Indian SMEs: a DEMATEL Approach

The nature of foreign markets, as well the issues Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) face in terms competitiveness, necessitates this study. paper aims to analyze challenges ofexport-oriented Indian SMEs for International Competitiveness. explores cause-and-effect relations between them using decision-making trial evaluation laboratory technique (DEMATEL), study will assist gaining international competitiveness SMEs. A detailed literature review was conducted identify various competitiveness. Questionnaires were formed data collection DEMATEL method has been employed developing causal relationships. findings show that “Less Experience” “Insufficient Information” are critical Challenges prioritized, along with correlations among them, so decision-makers could focus on overcoming gain goal is help executives recognize their respective businesses. novelty lies its empirical studies field employ framework a foundation finding cause-effect connections across Competitiveness challenges.