scholarly journals Dairy supply chain in Southern Brazil: barriers to competitiveness

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 651-673 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caetano Luiz Beber ◽  
Andres Fabricio Ruales Carpio ◽  
Mohamad Isam Almadani ◽  
Ludwig Theuvsen
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Dairy Production ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Foreign Markets ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The World ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Production Areas ◽  
Technological Improvements

The Brazilian dairy industry is still in its infancy, especially in regards to competitiveness on foreign markets. Therefore, it is facing difficult challenges to upgrade in terms of professionalisation, productivity and technological improvements, but also to avoid exclusion of small-scale farms. This study identifies the main factors affecting the competitiveness and slowing the modernisation of the supply chain in one of the most promising and dynamic dairy production areas in the world – the mesoregion ‘Grande Fronteira do Mercosul’ in Southern Brazil. The analysis is based on the perceptions of supply chain leaders about the challenges to improving the industry’s competitiveness. The paper also presents various strategies already implemented by some actors to overcome such barriers to competitiveness. The empirical results have manifold implications. One of which is that the problems and strategies must be the target of managers and authorities in a sustainable common project of development to the benefit of the whole dairy supply chain.

Main Factors Affecting the Development of Interorganizational Partnerships in Biodiesel Supply Chain in Brazil

2016 ◽  
pp. 197-204
Author(s):  
Eliene Cristina Barros Ribeiro ◽  
António Carrizo Moreira ◽  
Luís Miguel Domingues Fernandes Ferreira ◽  
Leonardo Leocádio Coelho de Souza ◽  
Aldara da Silva César
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Main Factors

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Implementation of Green Supply Chain Management In Tech Manora Packing: a Case Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.12) ◽  
pp. 171
Author(s):  
Jagannath Reddy ◽  
Jagadish . ◽  
Charanraj N ◽  
Praveen M.N ◽  
Y D. Sai Rohith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Harmful Effect ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Green Supply Chain Management ◽  
Green Supply Chain ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Secondary Source ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Factors Affecting

The concept of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) is achieving high level implication that can help to reduce the harmful effect of manufacturing activities on the environment. The prime objective is to identify the factors affecting implementation of green supply chain management in Tech Manora packing industry. The collection of data combined primary and secondary sources, the primary source of data is  approaching with industry expert by questionnaires. The secondary source of data that is published articles related to GSCM. This study exposed that the most prominent factors affecting implementation of green supply chain management in Tech Manora industry, including lack of knowledge, top management commitment, high cost investment, lack of Government support, lack of information Technology, lack of learning capacity to evaluate GSCM. Finally this study recommends that tech menorah packing industry and its partners should organize joint seminars and workshops to sensitize the staff and suppliers on the benefits of green supply chain management. Further this  study will help to the small scale industries to understand the factors affecting while implementation of GSCM.  

scholarly journals Factors affecting the decision for routine health checkup: evidence from survey data in Khanh Hoa province

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. First
Author(s):  
Phạm Thành Thái ◽  
Võ Chí Nam
Keyword(s):  
Survey Data ◽  
Scientific Method ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Health Checkup ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Logit Regression ◽  
The World ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Logit Regression Model ◽  
The Impact

Routine health checkup is the simplest and most scientific method for early detection, minimizing harm, and preventing complications of diseases. However, until now, only a fraction of the population is aware of its importance. Studies in the world and in Vietnam show that the proportion of the population having routine health checkups remains modest. Understanding which factors affect the decision to have routine health checkups is important in creating a system and environment that encourage people to have regular health checkups. The study is based on the survey data of 420 people in Khanh Hoa province to identify the main factors affecting their decision of routine health checkups, using the Logit regression model. The results shows that factors affecting decisions on routine health checkups include: education level, occupation, income, age, chronic illness, waiting time, and the impact of cost. The study also determines that gender and marital status have no effect on regular health checkups. The results highlight the importance of taking into consideration the priorities of time and cost when developing policies to encourage regular health checkups in the population.

scholarly journals INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT OF UKRAINE’S FOREIGN TRADE: THE CONTEXT OF THE MIDDLE EAST

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (Issue Vol 20, No 2 (2021)) ◽  
pp. 262-279
Author(s):  
Ganna DUGINETS ◽  
Hossain Z. OMRAN
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Foreign Trade ◽  
Current System ◽  
Institutional Support ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Foreign Markets ◽  
Middle East Countries ◽  
The World ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
A Priority

Conceptual approaches to stimulating trade cooperation of Ukraine and the Middle East countries are investigated. The paper determines the existent potential for furthering cooperation in the region and outlines its main prospects. The current system of institutional support of Ukraine’s foreign trade is analysed. In light of the worsening economic conditions in the world and falling indicators of export potential in Ukraine in 2019 and 2020, development and implementation of institutional support for the strategy of promoting domestic goods on foreign markets and supporting their production becomes a priority. The authors substantiate the main factors that should be taken into account by Ukrainian producers when entering the Middle East markets. An hierarchy of institutional support goals is suggested in terms of Ukraine’s cooperation with the countries of the region in foreign trade.

THE MAIN DIRECTIONS OF PERSPECTIVE DEVELOPMENT OF BEEKEEPING IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION TAKING INTO ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS OF INTERNATIONAL LEGISLATION

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 266-271
Author(s):  
L.P. Satyukova ◽  
◽  
M.I. Shopinskaya ◽  
Y.M. Subbotina ◽  
P.V. Kulach ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Foreign Markets ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Honey Production ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Main Factors

Recently, more and more people are paying attention to healthy lifestyle, including nutrition, giving preference to natural products. One of these products is honey. The chemical composition of honey is represented by a large number of nutrients: easily digestible carbohydrates, amino acids, enzymes, minerals, vitamins, organic acids, causing its nutritional, dietary¬, and medicinal properties. In the article, the authors analyzed the state of honey production in the country, reflected the share of imports in the market and the share of exports in production, the main factors affecting the honey market are investigated. Based on the results of studies of honey from different regions of the Russian Federation and the requirements of international legislation on product safety, the authors have developed proposals to improve the competitiveness of hive products, both in domestic and foreign markets.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF FACTORS AFFECTING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF PORTS

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 179
Author(s):  
Viktors Blohins
Keyword(s):  
Research Work ◽  
Value Added ◽  
World Market ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Main Research ◽  
The World ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Work Done

Globalization and the growth of world trade force ports to change accordingly to changing market conditions. Ship sizes grow rapidly, so ports should deepen the harbour, modify port equipment and train personnel. In other worlds – ports have to be ready to react. The challenge of finding the vectors of development in those changing conditions is a crucial fact. In the paper, the author analyses the extent of the research work done in the sphere of competitiveness of ports and deals with the main factors influencing the position of ports in the world market. Therefore, the purpose of the work is to highlight the major factors affecting the port competitiveness. The main research method is the theoretical research. The analysis is based on the research carried out by scientists in the field of competitiveness of ports. As a result, three main factors were identified and described. The most important factor affecting the competitiveness of the port is the development of port hinterlands. Development initiatives of these territories and the relations between them should be laid down in each port’s development plan. Remaining factors are regular shipping lines existence and value added services in ports. Other factors that influence the overall port position on the market are also being reviewed.

scholarly journals FACTORS AFFECTING THE USAGE OF AR-RAHNU SCHEME AMONG WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 35-42
Author(s):  
Hallieyana Sha’ari ◽  
Hamid Auni Lukman
Keyword(s):  
Customer Service ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Financial Constraints ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The World ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Business Needs ◽  
Women Entrepreneur

In tandem with the development of technology, economy, and globalization, the number of women entrepreneurs has shown an increase and they have become as good as male entrepreneurs. As the Malay saying goes “the hand that rock the cradle is able to shake the world”. This particular saying has strongly proven that women entrepreneurs' current abilities and achievements. However, the financial constraints have slightly affected the business of the women entrepreneurs as some of them do not possess adequate capital. The distributed financial funds could not suffice their business needs. This issue has led the women entrepreneurs to the using of Ar-Rahnu facilities as an alternative to be obtaining financial funds. Hence, this concept paper was to identify the factors that affecting the usage of the Ar-Rahnu scheme among women entrepreneurs. The attitude, customer service, and location of Ar-Rahnu operators are the main factors focused on the use of the Ar-Rahnu scheme among the women entrepreneurs.

Factors affecting marketing channel choice decisions of smallholder Citrus growers

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 426-453 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Imran Siddique ◽  
Elena Garnevska ◽  
Norman Edward Marr
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Marketing Channel ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Citrus Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Channel Choice ◽  
Choice Decision

Purpose Despite the fact that citrus industry is growing in Pakistan where production is dominated by small-scale citrus growers, no research has been done to evaluate and analyse the marketing channel choice decision-making process of these citrus growers. The purpose of this paper is to review the existing factors affecting decision making of small-size citrus growers in citrus supply chain in Pakistan and also measures and analyses the factors that affect the marketing channel decisions of these small size growers. Design/methodology/approach A multivariate decision analysis technique, conjoint analysis, was used to analyse and evaluate the major factors affecting marketing channel choice decisions of small-size citrus growers. Findings It was concluded that among nine very important factors, six factors played a major role in the marketing channel choice decision making. Only three factors namely, “price”, “time of complete fruit picking” and “number of fruit pickings” were considered highly important factors and reflected that citrus growers not only want to secure his payments but also to save their orchards for next season(s). Research limitations/implications The research would provide valuable information about citrus grower’s marketing decision-making process and thus would contribute to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of citrus industry in Pakistan. Originality/value This analysis would suggest them to make rational decisions and help choosing them the most appropriate combination of different levels of different factors which would increase their profits. This study identifies the most relevant factors and their levels which citrus growers and pre-harvest contractors preferred in citrus marketing channel choice decision making, thus, server as a guideline for the buyer’s to deal with them accordingly. This would improve the efficiency and reduce the transaction cost along the citrus supply chain in Pakistan.

scholarly journals Deforestation and threats to the biodiversity of Amazonia

2008 ◽  
Vol 68 (4 suppl) ◽  
pp. 949-956 ◽  
Author(s):  
ICG. Vieira ◽  
PM. Toledo ◽  
JMC. Silva ◽  
H. Higuchi
Keyword(s):  
Economic Globalization ◽  
Intensive Agriculture ◽  
Research Groups ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Territorial Planning ◽  
The World ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Amazonian Rainforest ◽  
One Year ◽  
Media Data

This is a review of the main factors currently perceived as threats to the biodiversity of Amazonia. Deforestation and the expansion of the agricultural frontier go hand in hand within the context of occupation and land use in the region, followed by a hasty process of industrialization since the 1950s and, more recently, by a nation-wide attempt to adapt Brazil to economic globalization. Intensive agriculture and cattle-raising, lack of territorial planning, the monoculture of certain crops often promoted by official agencies, and the introduction of exotic species by cultivation are some of the factors affecting Amazonian biodiversity. There are still large gaps in knowledge that need to be dealt with for a better understanding of the local ecosystems so as to allow their preservation, but such investigation is subjected to manifold hindrances by misinformation, disinformation and sheer ignorance from the legal authorities and influential media. Data available for select groups of organisms indicate that the magnitude of the loss and waste of natural resources associated with deforestation is staggering, with estimated numbers of lost birds and primates being over ten times that of such animals illegally commercialized around the world in one year. The challenges to be met for an eventual reversal of this situation demand more systematic and concerted studies, the consolidation of new and existing research groups, and a call for a halt to activities depleting the Amazonian rainforest.

scholarly journals Analysis of Institutional Factors Affecting Optimization of Coffee Yields in Chuka Sub-County, Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya

2020 ◽  
pp. 130-141
Author(s):  
David M. Kihoro ◽  
Geofrey K. Gathungu
Keyword(s):  
Small Scale ◽  
Services Research ◽  
Coffee Production ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The World ◽  
Coffee Farmers ◽  
The Government ◽  
Poor Management

The importance of coffee production in the world economy cannot be ruled out due to its contribution in the developing countries in areas such as creation of employment and rise in foreign exchange. Most of the coffee producing countries in the world have come up with strategies to increase their quantity and improve the quality of their produce. In Kenya, the government have also come with numerous policies to support coffee production at the farm level but production of coffee in Kenya has since 1989 crop year been declining. There has been emergence of other enterprises that are profitable than coffee production such as real estate and dairy sector in most of the coffee-growing zones, but there are many farmers who have been determined to maintain coffee production. Despite the efforts made by the government to maximise coffee production in terms of quality and quantity, production has shown a downward trend, with some farmers completely doing away with production This study was aimed at assessing the factors that affect optimization of coffee production in Chuka sub-County, Tharaka-Nithi County. Proportional stratified random sampling was used to select a sample of 153 respondents from a population of 7,428 small-scale coffee farmers from ten cooperatives in the sub-County. The findings of the study indicated that access to extension, access to research and management of coffee cooperative were essential in coffee production with a mean agreement of 58.33%. The research established that access to extension (5%) and management of cooperatives (5%) were statistically significant while access to research at (5%) was statistically insignificant. Similarly, access to extension services increased optimization by 91%, poor management of coffee cooperatives reduced production by 45.1%, while access to research increased coffee production by 51%. Therefore, it is important to ensure farmers access extension services, research and there is improved management of coffee cooperatives.

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