Servitization 4.0 as a Trigger for Sustainable Business: Evidence from Automotive Digital Supply Chain

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(3), P. 2217 - 2217

Published: Jan. 25, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic strengthens the use of digital services in supply chains manufacturers and suppliers automotive industry. Furthermore, digitalization production process changed how manufacturing firms manage their value era Industry 4.0. sector represents ecosystem with rapid transformation, which provides a strong relationship between chains. However, there are many gaps understanding technologies could better shape relations Accordingly, this study investigates deliveries data set was obtained through annual reports firms, both from manufacturers, 2018 2020. From network perspective, throughout years, authors have used Social Network Analysis (SNA) method. SNA evaluates actors (i.e., suppliers) business models. research results demonstrate influence car to deliver customers. Finally, information that combination product-related enables stronger ecosystem. These support survive different environments.

Language: Английский

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Emotional intelligence and knowledge sharing as key factors in business management – evidence from Slovak SMEs

Economics & Sociology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 16(2), P. 248 - 264

Published: June 1, 2023

ABSTRACT. Over the last decades, researchers have been increasingly studying field of emotional intelligence and knowledge management. However, interaction between these two important factors has not received sufficient attention thus far, therefore this paper aims to assess it. The goal article is impact on willingness transfer examine additional (such as gender generation group). research sample (N=508) consisted employees Slovak SMEs. study was conducted in June-August 2022. A two-way variance analysis a binomial logistic regression were applied. In case Hypotheses 1 2, Emotional Quotient (EQ) figured an independent variable, while group categorical variables. 3, 4 5, model set up using regression, where EQ, all results show that real level EQ. influenced by both EQ gender. importance connection examined during crisis caused COVID-19 Russia-Ukraine war, expanding related human resources. Previous topic quite limited present unique considering issue context SMEs CEE countries.

Language: Английский

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Risk Mapping: Ranking and Analysis of Selected, Key Risk in Supply Chains

Journal of risk and financial management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 16(2), P. 71 - 71

Published: Jan. 25, 2023

This study aimed to analyze the impact of key causes external and internal risk on supply chains. The basic most probable are listed, based literature research interviews with representatives metal industry. analysis was carried out by semiquantitative assessment using maps. relationship between probability an event occurrence its chains tested. postulates that factors can be controlled through monitoring. Attention drawn beneficial aspects maps enable a comprehensive situation. Both risks cause turmoil disruption chain. findings suggest uncertainty crises have direct chain dangerous. work presents possibility practical application for presented approach complements methodology Risk were used as tool in assessing individual It has been found subject high risk, which monitored matrix procedures. conducted showed critical areas crises, environmental uncertainty, relationships, manufacturing dangerous related conditions beyond control participants article fills gap monitoring focusing selected, generalized measures industrial supply.

Language: Английский

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Sustainability of transport and logistics companies: an empirical evidence from a developing country

International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 43(7), P. 1040 - 1067

Published: Jan. 2, 2023

Purpose Transport and logistics companies (TLCs) are vital to the world's economies but they account for one-third of CO 2 emissions which damage environment, economy society. For managers policymakers help improve environmental performance TLCs, using dynamic capability (DC) theory as lens, a theoretical model was developed show how affects TLCs' support requirements economic social outcomes. This paper aims discuss aforementioned model. Design/methodology/approach All registered TLCs operating in Philippines were sent an invitation survey questionnaire, 218 responded with complete useable answers. From collected data, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) confirmatory (CFA) served evaluate study's scale accuracies. Comprehensive CFA marker technique helped detect correct common method bias (CMB). Covariance-based structural equation modeling AMOS 26 implemented test hypotheses. Findings Using data from participating Philippines, this study found that good advances performances, well their infrastructure requirements. However, further financial assistance government non-government development organizations can save environment not required by eco performing firms. Research limitations/implications research has provided some contributions knowledge on greening TLCs. It uses DC lens understand relates it demand eco-enabling mechanisms if remain competitive, socially responsible eco-friendly. By providing epistemology requirements, outcomes offers literature industry tool/framework better dynamics eco-performing developing country. Practical implications The results study, together extant operations management principles, be used TLC managers, other stakeholders crafting strategies, systems maintain sustainability future generations. Social environmentally sound practices such waste emission reductions health welfare people around where operate. Health is wealth populace because healthy more productive, have time energy work less likely pay hefty medical expenses. Hence, realization does only do justice also quality life people. Originality/value countries especially Southeast Asia sparse. shown various affect “greening” firms, what yet explored, understanding so eco-endeavors sustained meaningful. As well, under-investigated. fill these gaps examining Philippines.

Language: Английский

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Transformation of the Three Pillars of Agri-Food Sustainability around the COVID-19 Crisis—A Literature Review

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(13), P. 5616 - 5616

Published: June 30, 2024

The COVID-19 crisis has disrupted economies and societies the sustainability characteristics of agri-food due to a significant decline in turnover, difficulties transportation, changes market contact habits. An analysis was carried out using PRISMA protocol Scopus, Web Science, Science Direct electronic databases. aim this research is present main issues (economic, environmental, social issues) pre-COVID-19 period, compare it with trends explore influence epidemic. This looks for gaps possible future directions. Research before primarily concerned environmental economic sustainability. focus areas were business development issues. During COVID-19, shifted Survival primary issue. financial, inventory, waste management, innovation Food safety digitalisation highlighted. Precision agriculture, short food supply chains, collaboration increased efficiency. role trust increased. experience valuable almost all disciplines. Policy, health, decision-makers can apply better solutions crises.

Language: Английский

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Towards a More Resilient Festival Industry: An Analysis of the Adoption of Risk Management Models for Sustainability

Risks, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(2), P. 45 - 45

Published: Feb. 15, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on numerous industries, including the event industry, resulting in widespread disruptions. cancellations of festivals have been direct consequence pandemic, and, following reopening, those that taken place to implement changes response new guidelines and regulations created as result pandemic. In this study, we examine experiences held 2021 Veszprém–Balaton 2023 European Capital Culture region (VEB region). study aims adapt PwC Risk Management Model identify its four pillars (1: detect; 2: protect; 3: react; 4: restore) case festivals. Our outlines how festival organizers faced unprecedented challenges risks (detect), they survived complete uncertainty (protect), what lessons learned, risk management decisions made challenge period from consumer perspective (react). present utilized qualitative research methodology involved conducting structured interviews with total 19 five different events. addition, gain comprehensive understanding sustainable consumption habits visitors, questionnaire survey was administered yielding 1133 responses. biggest for during times were unpredictability, increased financial, human, mental burdens. However, positive benefits future developmental directions also highlighted (e.g., small-scale, family-friendly events). Regarding future, aspects greening aspirations, need reflect social-environmental criteria sustainability, more flexible deal emerged among (restore). revealed visitors themselves will be important allies introduction measures. helps effectively socio-economic circumstances caused by

Language: Английский

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Financial Risk Management of the Russian Economy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Published: March 17, 2023

The research objects are the tax and budgetary policies of Russian Federation. In this research, financial (budgetary) risks understood as a decrease in balance state (national) budget resulting from reduction revenues or an increase expenditures. This considers production main sectors economy key factor risk COVID-19 pandemic. aims to analyze directions policy Federation aiming at supporting population during spread COVID-19, which is especially relevant connection with expected recession number level employment and, accordingly, well-being citizens. these conditions, it necessary adjust preserve state’s social obligations expand economic support for businesses citizens smooth out negative consequences impact restrictive measures. authors applied systemic institutional approaches statistical methods. results reflect need (1) implement measures (tax incentives) small medium-sized enterprises, on crisis provoked by pandemic has had most destructive impact, (2) volume financing programs management pandemics.

Language: Английский

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Economic empowerment as a result of achieving SDGs with resource access: A comparative research between Gaza Strip and Hungary

JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 16(2)

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Donors, development agencies, and international non-governmental organizations are currently shaping a large part of the humanitarian agenda sustainable developmen, especially regarding first second Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to ending poverty hunger worldwide. Thus, an increasing number interventions aimed at protecting planet ensuring prosperity for everyone by strengthening resilience vulnerable households communities. The research implemented quantitative methodology approach that relied on distributing survey based variables. Data were collected in both Gaza Strip Hungary using google forms over sample 700 respondents, however, only 616 respondents filled out survey. data analyzed SPSS statistical tool impact no zero economic empowerment how resource access mediates this relationship. results reported descriptive regression analysis, while mediation analysis was method Barron Kenney. Most world's poor live rural regions, if we want help them, need concentrate developing agriculture modern manner create employment, increase farmers' incomes consumption, decrease food costs. Governments learn more about their strengths challenges aid communities expanding. While primary may provide viable income those living different there is always potential diversification. Recognizing capitalizing other areas' variety or growth might significantly lower levels. There urgent address issue security, which requires renewed commitment from governments, farmers, national policymakers, donors.

Language: Английский

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Examining Internet of Things (IoT) Devices: A Comprehensive Analysis

Published: Jan. 25, 2024

In the scope of our ongoing research, we have delved into emergence 5G network and conducted an exhaustive analysis its anticipated impact, particularly concerning IT security. We posited that prevailing values attitudes distinct generational cohorts are interconnected with their perceptions security overall stance toward networks. addition to extracting insights from relevant secondary sources, enriched findings primary research data.Our investigation employed a quantitative approach, utilizing rigorously pre-tested standardized questionnaire as instrument. To compile sample, snowball sampling technique, own active students forming initial recruitment pool. This meticulous approach resulted in 341 completed assessable questionnaires.The outcomes study disclosed knowledge about threats perception role played by human factors exhibit characteristics. Concurrently, it is noteworthy networks among households do not display significant differentiation, sense uncertainty permeates all groups surveyed.

Language: Английский

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Aspects of Generation Z job choice in 2023 based on the results of primary research among Chinese and Hungarian youth

Published: Jan. 25, 2024

Generation Z's job choice preferences are influenced by a number of factors, including generation-specific characteristics, macro influences and trends. We believe that it is very important for an employer to be able appeal to, reach retain young potential employees in meaningful way.This requires complex branding strategy takes into account both the preference system motivational tools, addition organisational development aspect. In this study, we focus on Z, particular people China, terms how they choose jobs motivated perform better.

Language: Английский

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