The cost-effectiveness of computer-assisted anticoagulant dosage: results from the European Action on Anticoagulation (EAA) multicentre study

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify factors resulting from climate change that could impact the cost-effectiveness and development of viticulture in Poland. Climate change is a crucial challenge for the global wine industry. It has the potential to shift the centre of gravity of viticulture from well-developed regions to new ones, including Poland. Design/methodology/approach Two main methods of data collection were applied: computer assisted telephone interviewing and computer assisted personal interview. A structured questionnaire was drafted, piloted and sent to farms randomly selected to represent wine producers from different wine regions of Poland. The linear probability model was used to determine the factors influencing cost-effectiveness in viticulture production. Data were calculated by using SAS software. Findings Current and future climate change factors could influence the cost-effectiveness and growth of viticulture in Poland. The exploitation of these opportunities will require the development and implementation of new policies and practices at the farm level, which could also promote innovation in the sector. Furthermore, wine growers according to the increased risk of the unfavourable abiotic and biotic production conditions would be forced to undertake the adaptation strategies to limit the risk of lowering the cost-effectiveness. Originality/value This study identifies viticulture and winemaking opportunities for new regions such as Poland. The challenges involved in managing this transition are discussed.

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Secondary Use of Raw Materials in Food Sector Enterprises in Poland

5th International Scientific Conference: Is it Time for a Total Reset? ◽

10.18690/978-961-286-464-4.8 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Anna Zdyb

Keyword(s):

Cost Effectiveness ◽

Food Industry ◽

Raw Materials ◽

Computer Assisted ◽

Food Sector ◽

Secondary Use ◽

Telephone Interviews ◽

Closing The Loop ◽

The Cost ◽

By Products

Circular economy (CE) nowadays has a significant impact on economic development. Reusing by-products is one of the key components of the CE paradigm, particularly important in industries using biological raw materials for production. This subject is widely discussed in many publications in the field of economics, while the practical use is scarcely described. The aim of the study was to verify whether companies operating on the Polish food industry market are re-using by-products for further production, what are the benefits of such an approach and whether if it’s time for a new way of managing by-products. Computer-assisted telephone interviews were conducted to verify opinions about the cost-effectiveness and competitiveness of enterprises in terms of reusing by-products and closing loop in production. The study covered 100 food industry companies. The most important conclusions are: (1) 92% of companies reuse by-products, (2) CE principles contribute to the improvement of competitiveness and cost-effectiveness, (3) 21% of companies are planning investments that will enable "closing the loop". There are processes in the analyzed sector that indicates increasing interest in implementing the principles of the CE by production companies.

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