Digital transformation of Kazakhstan’s industry: designing a management mechanism based on DEA and a digital platform

Economic Annals-XXI: Volume 213, Issue (1-2), Pages: 49-64

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Mukanov, A., Mamrayeva, D., & Tashenova, L. (2025). Digital transformation of Kazakhstan’s industry: designing a management mechanism based on DEA and a digital platform. Economic Annals-XXI, 213(1-2), 49-64. doi: https://doi.org/10.21003/ea.V213-05

Askar Mukanov
Commercial Director,
Boehmer Armatura LLP;
PhD Student (Economics),
Karaganda Buketov University
28 Universitetskaya Str., Karaganda, 100000, Republic of Kazakhstan
askar.kazakhstan@gmail.com
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1216-4066

Dinara Mamrayeva
PhD (Economics),
Professor,
Leading Researcher,
Institute for Digital Economy Research;
Professor,
Head, Marketing Department,
Karaganda Buketov University;
Leading Researcher,
«RATIONAL SOLUTION» LLP
28 Universitetskaya Str., Karaganda, 100000, Republic of Kazakhstan
dina2307@mail.ru
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8508-7317

Larissa Tashenova
PhD (Economics),
Associate Professor,
Director,
Institute for Digital Economy Research;
Associate Professor,
Marketing Department,
Karaganda Buketov University;
Leading Researcher,
«RATIONAL SOLUTION» LLP
28 Universitetskaya Str., Karaganda, 100000, Republic of Kazakhstan
larisatash_88@mail.ru
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5022-0421

Digital Transformation of Kazakhstan’s Industry: Designing a Management Mechanism Based on DEA and a Digital Platform

Abstract. In this research we focuse on developing an organizational and technical mechanism for managing industrial enterprises in the context of digital transformation in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The quantitative analysis is based on the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) method, which assesses the relative efficiency of enterprises based on digital transformation input indicators and economic output results. The main digital factors influencing profit growth and production volumes were identified. The results demonstrate significant differences in efficiency due to the quality of digital infrastructure and the level of business process automation.

Based on an analysis of the practices of the Kazakh-German enterprise Boehmer Armatura LLP and the principles of system design, a digital platform structure has been proposed that uses the TOGAF architectural model to remotely manage the operation of an industrial enterprise.

An organizational and technical mechanism of industrial enterprise management in the context of digital transformation has been developed based on theoretical analysis, empirical data obtained from studying Boehmer Armatura LLP’s activities, and the results of a quantitative assessment. This mechanism focuses on effectively integrating digital technologies into production and management processes. It includes a set of technical and organizational levers that ensure feedback availability and contribute to continuously improving processes and increasing the effectiveness of applying digital resources.

Keywords: Digital Economy; Digital Transformation; Organizational and Technical Mechanism; Digital Ecosystem; Digital Platform; Industry 4.0; Industrial Enterprise; Transformation of an Industrial Enterprise

JEL Classification: M21; L24; O14; D80

Acknowledgements and Funding: This study was funded by the Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Grant No. AP19680223).

Contribution: The authors contributed equally to this work.

Data Availability Statement: The dataset is available from the authors upon request.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21003/ea.V213-05

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Received 25.11.2024
Received in revised form 9.12.2024
Accepted 15.12.2024
Available online 26.02.2025