Technological Capital and Innovation Infrastructure in Ecuador’s Textile, Leather, and Footwear Industry
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https://doi.org/10.29076/issn.2528-7737vol19iss50.2026pp40-52pKeywords:
innovation systems, public procurement, manufacturing, industrial policy, R&DAbstract
Industrial development depends on the ability of firms to incorporate technology and innovation into their processes. In an increasingly challenging economic environment, productive organizations make significant investments to improve their sales and commercial performance. The main objective of this study is to analyze the impact of investments in infrastructure and technological capital on the sales of companies in Ecuador’s textile, leather, and footwear industry. The analysis is based on data from the 2022 Economic Structure Survey conducted by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses of Ecuador, a total of 132 companies were selected that correspond to the industrial sector studied. The data were processed and modeled using a multiple linear regression model, validated through appropriate statistical tests. The results show significant positive effects of investments in technological devices and research areas on firms’ sales. Accordingly, the study concludes that investments in infrastructure and technological capital are essential for the sustainable growth and competitiveness of the industries under analysis.
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