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For over a decade, the automotive industry has been undergoing a disruptive transformation driven by the adoption of new production methods and the entry of new players, including both companies and countries, into vehicle manufacturing. This process reflects a structural transformation marked by the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), the use of lithium-ion batteries, and the integration of digital technologies—key elements of the new paradigm of sustainable transportation. Within this context, a renewed struggle for hierarchy in the energy transition emerges (Gracia Santos, Paz, Rísquez Ramos, 2024), generating new power dynamics in the configuration of global production and supply chains.

This global reconfiguration is transforming the socio-economic and environmental foundations underpinning the international division of labour, paving the way for an accumulation regime centred on “platform capitalism” (Srnicek, 2018) and a new global consensus—the “decarbonisation consensus”—that promotes the transition to a new energy matrix (Bringel and Svampa, 2023). lire la suite

This article explores the impact of firms' dynamic capabilities and ecosystem on innovation within Moroccan automotive SMEs. Utilizing the dynamic capabilities theory and resource-based view, our analysis deepens the understanding of innovation patterns unique to Moroccan SMEs.

Through hypotheses (H1 to H11), we investigate the relationships among various capabilities such as SMEs' adaptation and absorption, ecosystem resilience, coopetition, governance, and openness. Findings underscore the significance of SMEs' absorption and adaptation capabilities, combined with ecosystem coopetition, governance, and resilience, for innovation performance.

In conclusion, this research sheds light on the impact of dynamic capabilities on SME innovation within the Moroccan automotive ecosystem. Our findings provide significant implications for emerging players in the automotive industry and national strategies. Additionally, our study highlights the importance of adapting to the transition to electric and digital technologies, particularly by developing new mobility models and integrating electrification strategies.