Role of digitalisation in the internationalisation of polish agricultural machinery companies: results from a qualitative study
By: Sandra Snarska-Muśko and Ewa Glińska
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Language: English
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Submitted on: Feb 27, 2026
Accepted on: Jun 1, 2026
Published on: Jun 30, 2026
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