scholarly journals Evaluation of the tactics for small- and medium-sized toy factories in China to deal with European and US toy safety requirements

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 184797902110314
Author(s):  
CW Kwong ◽  
SL Mak ◽  
CH Li
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Safety Assessment ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Safety Requirements ◽  
Quality Aspects ◽  
Statistical Results

China is the largest exporter of toys. Small- and medium-sized toy factories usually face various challenges when they deal with quality aspects and toy safety requirements. After a literature review and pilot study, a conceptual framework to improve factories’ capabilities in dealing with European and US toy safety requirements through Toy safety assessment, Cost and resources optimization, Industry 4.0, ISO 19600:2014 (which has become ISO 37301:2021), and Web-based product compliance platforms, is proposed. In mid-2020, a questionnaire was designed, and an internet questionnaire survey empirical study was conducted. The statistical results from 107 responses suggested that Toy Safety Assessment, ISO 19600:2014 (ISO 37301), and Industry 4.0 have made positive and significant contributions to factories’ capability to respond to European and US toy safety requirements. The study identifies and prioritizes the factors to improve toy factories’ capabilities in dealing with European and US requirements.

Empirical Study of Web-Based Instruction in Public P.E. Courses of Chinese Universities

2011 ◽  
Vol 267 ◽  
pp. 816-820
Author(s):  
Meng Long Li ◽  
Hong Jian Peng ◽  
Xin Kang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Chinese Universities ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Based Instruction ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
Statistical Results ◽  
Theoretical Performance ◽  
Teaching Experiments

The study is designed to estimate the feasibility of applying web-based instruction in basketball theory courses in public physical education of Chinese universities. In the experiment, 105 sophomores of non-P.E. majors had been selected randomly to be samples for the experiment, which was operated from September, 2009 to January, 2010. As is shown in the experimental result: the application of web-based instruction in public P.E. courses of Chinese universities can greatly improve students’ learning initiative, theoretical performance and skill level. All these three statistical results are P<0.05. In allusion to the development of teaching experiments, the paper also proposed some doable suggestions, which has provided some theoretical basis for web-based basketball instruction in public P.E. courses of Chinese universities.

scholarly journals Tracking Of Construction Progress Concerning Activity Wise Equipment Delay

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1883-1892
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Important Index ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Delay Factor

Delay in construction is considered as one of the major drawbacks in the construction world as the delay can increase the cost of the construction project, therefore, it is important to study the causes of it and then analyzing the factors. In this paper, various studies of literature review and a pilot study were done by taking interviews of the experts related to equipment in the construction project. The questionnaire was prepared related to delay in construction due to the equipment delay factor. These questionnaires were divided into the top 5 categories which consist of 20 major causes. The questionnaire survey was sent to the respondents through the google form and personally to the sites. Totally 200 responses were collected for 11 activities. The analysis is done in Relative Important Index (RII) to calculate the highest factors and the lowest factors which cause or effect the delay in construction. Based on the results recommendation were given. The purpose of this project is to deliver the construction facilities rapidly, which do not only serve as a competitive lead but also serves in bringing up constructional innovation.

scholarly journals Features of consumer behavior of Russian tourists in duty-free shops

2020 ◽  
Vol 164 ◽  
pp. 09020
Author(s):  
Natalia Strekalova ◽  
Elena Korchagina ◽  
Larisa Desfonteines
Keyword(s):  
International Trade ◽  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Marketing Managers ◽  
Budget Restrictions

In the modern world, a new category of travelers (global shoppers) has appeared. They are people who spend their time for shopping on abroad trips. The article considers the problem of understanding the consumer behavior of Russian tourists (Russian global shoppers) in duty-free shops. The purpose of the study is to identify the features of consumer behavior, motives and habits of Russian tourists when shopping at duty free stores at airports. A pilot study was conducted by questionnaire survey at the airport. The results of the study showed that Russian tourists consider shopping (duty free) as part of their trip abroad. They are looking for a favorable price / quality ratio. Many of them do not plan their shopping in advance, but adhere to certain budget restrictions. The paper offers suggestions to improve customer satisfaction. The results of the study are useful for business persons and marketing managers in the international trade sphere.

scholarly journals Transitioning of Steel Producers to the Steelworks 4.0 –Literature Review with Case Studies

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 4109
Author(s):  
Bożena Gajdzik ◽  
Radosław Wolniak
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Steel Industry ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Strong Dependence ◽  
Industrial Robots ◽  
Basic Material ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Important Place ◽  
Steel Mills

The publication presents a picture of modern steelworks that is evolving from steelworks 3.0 to steelworks 4.0. The paper was created on the basis of secondary sources of information (desk research). The entire publication concerns the emerging opportunities for the development of the steel producers to Industry 4.0 and the changes already implemented in the steel plants. The collected information shows the support environment for changes in the steel sector (EU programs), the levels of evolution of steel mills, along with the areas of change in the steel industry and implemented investment projects. The work consists of a theoretical part based on a literature review and a practical part based on case studies. The work ends with a discussion in which the staged and segmented nature of the changes introduced in the analyzed sector is emphasized. Based on the three case studies described in the paper, a comparative analysis was conducted between them. When we tried to compare methods used in the three analyzed steel producers (capital groups): ArcelorMittal, Thyssenkrupp, and Tata Steel Group, it can be seen that in all organizations, the main problem connected with steelworks 4.0 transition is the digitalization of all processes within an organization and in the entire supply chain. This is realized using various tools and methods but they are concentrated on using technologies and methods such as artificial intelligence, drones, virtual reality, full automatization, and industrial robots. The effects are connected to better relations with customers, which leads to an increase in customer satisfaction and the organizations’ profit. The steel industry will undergo further strong changes, bringing it closer to Industry 4.0 because it occupies an important place in the economies of many countries due to the strong dependence of steel producers on the markets of the recipients (steel consumers). Steel is the basic material needed to make many products, and its properties have been valued for centuries. In addition, steel mills with positive economic, social, and environmental aspects are part of the concept of sustainability for industries and economies.

scholarly journals The Importance of Sustainability in Diving Tourism—The Case of German Speaking Diving Tourists

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 6485
Author(s):  
Alexander Hodeck ◽  
Jacqueline Tuchel ◽  
Luisa Hente ◽  
Christine von Reibnitz
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Target Group ◽  
Conjoint Measurement ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Ecological Aspects ◽  
Sports Tourism ◽  
German Speaking ◽  
Group A ◽  
Sustainable Behavior

Sustainability in sports tourism has increased in recent years. Sustainability is a particular focus for diving tourism. This paper analyses the meaning of sustainability to German speaking diving tourists to draw conclusions for the development of tourism strategies. Based on a literature review on the importance of sustainability in diving tourism, an empirical study was designed to understand the importance of the topic within the target group. A total of 174 German-speaking diving tourists were surveyed using an online-questionnaire. The subjects were clustered regarding their sustainable behavior. It could be shown that there is a correlation between age as well as gender and sustainable behavior. A conjoint measurement showed that for diving tourists, ecological aspects are more important than the prize of a diving trip. The gained insights can contribute to establish new and more sustainable offers in diving tourism and thus developing this area of sports tourism more sustainably overall.

scholarly journals From Supply Chain 4.0 to Supply Chain 5.0: Findings from a Systematic Literature Review and Research Directions

Logistics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Guilherme F. Frederico
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Strategy Innovation ◽  
Transition Issues

The main purpose of this paper is to present what the Industry 5.0 phenomenon means in the supply chain context. A systematic literature review method was used to get evidence from the current knowledge linked to this theme. The results have evidenced a strong gap related to Industry 5.0 approaches for the supply chain field. Forty-one (41) publications, including conference and journal papers, have been found in the literature. Nineteen (19) words, which were grouped in four (4) clusters, have been identified in the data analysis. This was the basis to form the four (4) constructs of Industry 5.0: Industry Strategy, Innovation and Technologies, Society and Sustainability, and Transition Issues. Then, an alignment with the supply chain context was proposed, being the basis for the incipient Supply Chain 5.0 framework and its research agenda. Industry 5.0 is still in an embryonic and ideal stage. The literature is scarce and many other concepts and discoveries are going to emerge. Although this literature review is based on few available sources, it provides insightful and novel concepts related to Industry 5.0 in the supply chain context. Moreover, it presents a clear set of constructs and a structured research agenda to encourage researchers in deploying further conceptual and empirical works linked to the subject herein explored. Organizations’ leadership, policymakers, and other practitioners involved in supply chains, and mainly those currently working with Industry 4.0 initiatives, can benefit from this research by having clear guidance regarding the dimensions needed to structurally design and implement an Industry 5.0 strategy. This article adds valuable insights to researchers and practitioners, by approaching the newest and revolutionary concept of the Industry 5.0 phenomenon in the supply chain context, which is still an unexplored theme.

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