Table 9 Challenges and opportunities for organizational modernization.

From: Multidimensional assessment of sustainability and competitiveness in the ceramic tile and natural stone industries: a cross-country comparative study

Key domain

Challenges

Opportunities

Labor market

Shortage of skilled labor in stone sector, brain drain

Workforce development programs; upskilling initiatives

Technology adoption

Low digital readiness in stone; high CapEx in ceramic sector

Industry 4.0 pilot projects; public-private tech accelerators

Policy support

Weak coordination across agencies; complex licensing

Regulatory simplification; green certification incentives

Export readiness

Branding issues for natural stone; logistical inefficiencies

Market diversification; e-commerce platforms for B2B export

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