,, THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ON ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY AND INCREASING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF ORGANIZATIONS”

Аннотация

Digital transformation is considered an important factor in increasing the efficiency and competitiveness of organizations in the modern economy. This article examines the impact of digital technologies on economic efficiency and the role of organizations in increasing their competitiveness in global markets using the example of Uzbekistan. Using statistical data and econometric analysis for 2012–2024, the impact ofdigital transformation oneconomic indicators, in particular, labor productivity, operating costs, and market share, is assessed. The study analyzes the correlation between the level of implementation of digital technologies, the volume of investments, and the competitiveness index. The results show that digital transformation not only optimizes the internal processes of organizations, but also strengthens their position in international markets. The reforms being implemented in Uzbekistan to develop the digital economy, in particular, the “Digital Uzbekistan – 2030” strategy, are important in accelerating this process. However, challenges such as infrastructure constraints and a lack of skilled personnel are hindering the full potential of digital transformation. The article provides suggestions for overcoming these challenges by expanding the use of digital technologies, modernizing the education system, and encouraging the private sector. The study highlights the importance of strategic approaches to ensuring the sustainable development of the Uzbek economy through digital transformation. Keywords: Digital transformation, economic efficiency, competitiveness, Uzbekistan, econometric analysis, automation, artificial intelligence, blockchain, gross domestic product, labor productivity, exports, digital economy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, investments, modernizationof education, international cooperation. Introduction: In the modern world, digital transformation is bringing about significant changes in all sectors of the economy. For developing countries like Uzbekistan, digital technologies are considered a strategic tool for increasing global competitiveness and ensuring economic efficiency. Within the framework of the Strategy of the Republic of Uzbekistan “Digital Uzbekistan — 2030”, large-scale measures are being implemented to introduce innovations such as information and communication technologies (ICT), artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain. According to statistics, in 2024, Uzbekistan’s investments in the ICT sector exceeded 1.2 billion US dollars, which reflects the country’s efforts to develop its digital infrastructure. These processes are clearly manifested in areas such as the rapid development of digital services in the banking sector (for example, 100% digital banks such as Anorbank and Uzumbank), the expansion of e-commerce platforms, and the use of “smart” technologies in agriculture. The relevance of digital transformation is evident in its impact on economic efficiency. For example, digital technologies can reduce operating costs by 20-30% and increase labor productivity by 15-25%. In Uzbekistan, the share of the digital economy in GDP increased https://ijmri.de/index.php/jmsi volume 4,issue5,2025 314 from 2% to 7% in 2012-2024, which accelerated the country's integration into the global economy. At the same time, digital transformation processes also create problems such as infrastructure constraints, a shortage of qualified personnel, and cybersecurity risks. These problems serve as an obstacle to Uzbekistan's high ranking in the Global Competitiveness Index. The purpose of the study is to measure the impact of digital transformation on economic efficiency through econometric analysis and develop proposals to increase the competitiveness of organizations. This article analyzes Uzbekistan’s digital reforms in recent years to identify practical directions for publicpolicy andtheprivate sector. Literature review: The impact of digital transformation on economic efficiency and competitiveness has been widely studied globally in the last decade. Brynjolfsson and McAfee (2014) in their work “The Second Machine Age” emphasize the role of digital technologies in increasing labor productivity. In their opinion, automation and artificial intelligence optimize the operational processes of organizations and significantly reduce costs. At the same time, Schwab (2016) in his book “The Fourth Industrial Revolution” notes the importance of digital transformation as a factor accelerating changes in the global economy. According to his conclusions, the development of digital infrastructure increases the innovative potential of organizationsand strengthens market competition. Studies in foreign journals also widely cover this topic. Mihu et al. (2023) in their article published in the journal “Studies in Business and Economics” analyze the impact of digital transformation on organizational management, emphasizing the role of digital technologies in improving customer experience a