Prospects of transition of ferrous metallurgy enterprises of Russia to the use of carbon-free technologies

Author(s):  
V. I. Pleshchenko

The intention to preserve a comfort habitat for the mankind finds expression in the attempts to decrease the anthropogenic impact on the environment. A concept “carbon footprint” appeared, which reflects input of some kind of activity to the environment pollution. The desire to influence producers’ behavior and make them decrease their carbon footprint under existing conditions results in elaboration new kinds of taxes and duties, stimulating modernization of technological process and decrease of harmful substances emissions. It is expected that in case of the taxes being implemented by big metal products consumers, such as Western Europe, will result in considerable change of the metal products market. An analysis of various ways of metal producers’ adaptation to operation in conditions of the expected changes presented. It was shown that such organization measures as lobbying of interests and artificial differentiation of business on provisionally “clean” and “dirty” will result in a rather restricted result. Thereupon actuality of a radical modernization of production capacities to decarbonize the technologies of steel production grows. Replacement of the carbon by hydrogen for reducing of iron oxides is the most advanced technological solution. At the same time, the hydrogen metallurgy is not yet implemented anywhere on industrial scale, and the hydrogen application in the production cycle results in a lot of questions, having not yet definite answers. A SWOT-analysis presented, demonstrating advantages and disadvantages of hydrogen technology mastering by metals producers.

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 24-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vitalii VENGER ◽  
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Volodymyr KHAUSTOV ◽  

Current trends in economic development indicate that the basis of the economy of many developed countries is the basic industries, including ferrous metallurgy, and its products continue to be the main construction material in the world. The authors show that the domestic metallurgical industry contributes significantly to the gross national product and foreign trade. The main source of the functioning of domestic metallurgical enterprises is the raw material base sustained by significant reserves of iron ore, coal and scrap metal. It is proved that the metallurgical industry’s priority orientation to external demand made it dependent on the conditions in the world metal products market, which today is characterized by fierce competition due to the constant growth of new production capacities. It is revealed that the main prerequisite for increasing competition in the world metal market is currently the innovative restructuring of metallurgical enterprises based on the reduction of obsolete steel production facilities and the construction of new, more compact ones for the production of high value-added end products. The authors show that, unlike developed and developing countries, Ukraine has not built any technologically new facilities (except for the Interpipe Steel plant) in the steel industry. As a result, the majority of domestic enterprises are experiencing a significant physical and moral equipment wear and tear. The use of outdated technologies in the industry is causing enormous energy intensity of environmentally harmful production and leads to inefficient consumption of fuel and energy resources, and, as a consequence, to lower competitiveness of domestic metal products. To develop domestic metallurgy in line with global trends, it is proposed to develop a list of measures for the phased modernization of production capacities, which include replacing obsolete open-hearth furnaces with new electro-metallurgical plants.


Author(s):  
S. Z. Zhaleleva ◽  
A. A. Pasternak ◽  
R. Z. Zhaleleva

This article discusses the ranking of metallurgical complexes. The attention is paid to the study of Kazakhstan's position in the world. The analysis showed that Kazakhstan takes 34th place in the world in steel production. The leaders are Asian countries such as China, Korea, India, which account for about a third of steel production in the world. At the present stage of development, there is a tendency towards globalization of production in the field of metallurgy, associated with the influence of the world economy on many parameters of the metallurgical industry. Such trends, in turn, lead to higher prices for metal products on world markets. Another trend is the continuous modernization of the production process. The experience of developed countries in the field of metallurgy shows that a new level of quality requires the creation of innovative production capacities that are periodically modernized. The attention should also be paid to the expectations of consumers of metal products with special structural and technological properties. Innovative technologies are developing rapidly to improve the quality of finished metal products. The interest in the development of metallurgy in the world led to the development of various strategies for managing metallurgical complexes aimed at increasing the share of products with high added value, strengthening production cooperation, and the formation of transnational production chains. This experience and global trends should be taken into account when managing the metallurgical complex of Kazakhstan.


2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 146045822098727
Author(s):  
Federico Cuomo ◽  
Nadia Lambiase ◽  
Antonio Castagna

Cities with their innovative capacity are key places to address critical climate, environmental and health challenges. Urban experimentations, such as Living Labs, can represent a starting point to reintroduce resources into the production cycle and reduce environmental impacts, embracing the paradigm of the circular economy (CE). According to recent studies, Living Labs at a city scale could generate significant environmental benefits, improvements in quality of life and positive impacts on citizens’ health.1 This paper aims at presenting the case of the Torino Living Lab on Sharing and Circular Economy (LLSC) to point out possible future scenarios of urban sustainable policies. The case study is analysed in five sections: (1) the description of the new permanent laboratory proposed by the City of Turin; (2) the past experiences of Living Labs in Turin; (3) the birth of LLSC and the involvement strategy; (4) the introduction of the eight admitted experimentations. In the light of the results collected, the last paragraph (5) came up with the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Treaths (SWOT) analysis in the LLSC. Eventually, it deals with the research question by offering a common ground for global and local policies focused on sustainability and CE.


2021 ◽  
Vol 296 (4) ◽  
pp. 95-99
Author(s):  
ILONA ADASIUK ◽  
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OKSANA MARTYNIUK ◽  

The article based on SWOT-analysis of outsourcing of accounting services. Accounting services can be improved if you can work on your strengths, as well as correct the weaknesses of the company or area where you lose points. SWOT-analysis is considered as a tool of strategic management to determine the feasibility of using accounting outsourcing as a way to optimize the enterprise. SWOT consists mainly of two main parts: strengths and weaknesses, which will indicate the internal aspect, and threats and opportunities related to external factors for the company (but those that are present in the environment). In essence, we test the effectiveness of the accounting services provided by the contractors that your business provides against this background. With this analysis, the firm can understand the problems, ie where they lack work and why, because these are periods during the year when work becomes fragile. Why this happens is best analyzed because of it. A set of business goals are things that outsourcing companies need to invest because simple marketing is not enough. The analysis of advantages and disadvantages of accounting outsourcing is carried out and the necessity of SWOT-analysis of potential risks and advantages of using perspectives of accounting outsourcing is emphasized. The internal and external environment was analyzed using an extended SWOT analysis model from the standpoint of strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and expected threats. Based on the results of the SWOT-analysis, a matrix has been formed that will allow predicting threats and potential opportunities at the stage of planning the use or refusal to use accounting outsourcing services.


Energies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2391 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kody Ponds ◽  
Ali Arefi ◽  
Ali Sayigh ◽  
Gerard Ledwich

The world is progressing towards a more advanced society where end-consumers have access to local renewable-based generation and advanced forms of information and technology. Hence, it is in a current state of transition between the traditional approach to power generation and distribution, where end-consumers of electricity have typically been inactive in their involvement with energy markets and a new approach that integrates their active participation. This new approach includes the use of distributed energy resources (DER) such as renewable-based generation and demand response (DR), which are being rapidly adopted by end-consumers where incentives are strong. This paper presents the role of the DR aggregator to effectively integrate DER technology as a new source of energy capacity into electricity networks using information communication technology and industry knowledge., Based on DR aggregators, this framework will efficiently facilitate renewable energy integration and customer engagement into the electricity market. To this aim, advantages and disadvantages of DR aggregators are discussed in this paper from political, economic, social, and technological (PEST) points of view. Based on this analysis, a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis for a typical DR aggregator is presented.


Author(s):  
Vu Huy Thang

The paper will study on the reality of the policies for development for technology and science information system in the world, the necessary discussion before the development of S&T. The author had in-depth assessment of the macroeconomic policy-oriented goals for the development of S&T information in the maritime sector and the development of Vietnamese science and technology information sources. A number of typical policies have been analyzed in the direction of practical application in the situation that Vietnam has been actively integrating with the world. Orientations for development of science and technology, maritime training and coaching to 2025 and a vision to 2030 with the case study of Vietnam Maritime University.  The article conducted researches, surveys, and interviews on the demand trend of S&T information use of information users and managers in the maritime field in the near future through the questionnaire system. From that, the paper proposed a policy framework to develop the S&T information system in Vietnam's maritime sector and analyze the advantages and disadvantages compared to the current policies. The author conducted a SWOT analysis to assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges of the Maritime Science and Technology Information System. Proposal to supplement new policies and complete amendments to existing ones and assess the possible impacts when applying policies in practice. The article confirms the important role of the proposed policies in the context and the practical situation contributing to the successful implementation of the national maritime strategy.


Author(s):  
Tatyana Vladimirovna Deeva

Relevance. The article reveals the actual possibilities of introducing digital technologies in the field of tax regulation, the provision of administrative services to taxpayers. The author has carried out a SWOT analysis of electronic services of the tax service in the context of digital transformation, identified the opportunities and threats to the development of digital tax administration. In the context of universal digitalization, the study of the above issues is an urgent topic. Results. It has been established that digital transformation of taxation and tax procedures is a difficult and costly task for personalized online services, therefore it has the same advantages and disadvantages. Weaknesses in the implementation of online services in the field of taxation are identified: data security problems; lack of public presentation and ignorance of taxpayers; a certain part of the population lacks access to the global network, IT infrastructure and electronic services; too slow development of e-business and government; an acute shortage of regulatory framework and information in the IT sector. Conclusions. The FTS as a service department should provide inexpensive and high-quality services. In this regard, FTS specialists must quickly respond to any facts of improper provision of services, since the high quality of tax services and the maximum number of electronic services is an indicator of effective work with taxpayers.


Author(s):  
Ailton Moreira ◽  
Carlos Filipe da Silva Portela ◽  
Manuel Filipe Santos

Bring your own device (BYOD) policies have become a very popular topic in information technology, as this approach allows employees to bring their devices into their organizations and use them to access information. This trend has some benefits both for the organization and to employees. This paper aims to identify those benefits as well as the advantages and disadvantages of BYOD usage in organizations. In addition, SWOT analysis of BYOD usage is presented and discussed. Finally, it is introduced as an approach to BYOD in healthcare. Utilizing personal devices at work is beneficial to organizational employees as they are in some way satisfied, and they have more freedom and choice to use their devices. This can easily lead the employees to be more productive and flexible. Organizations who embrace BYOD policies have noticed that their employees are happier, more productive, and more collaborative.


2019 ◽  
Vol 140 ◽  
pp. 03005
Author(s):  
Alexander Stoyanov

The following work focuses on the study of the energy complex in a particular country (Sweden) and in specific conditions (Luleå municipality in the first and second decades of the 21st century). The conclusions and results obtained during the work might be interesting from the point of view of applicability of practice in other countries, as an example of successful experience in implementing an effective fuel and energy complex, which allows each of the parties (producers and consumers) to derive the maximum mutual benefit. The main features of the energy economy of Sweden as a whole have also been considered, which may contribute to the deepening of research in this vein, in order to allow other municipalities to be considered, which in turn will make it possible to assess the efficiency and prospects of the fuel and energy complex in the country as a whole. The work also proposes and considers possible points of intensification of the production cycle in order to increase production capacities and improve the conditions for consumers who, due to the geographical features of the country’s location, are forced to spend large amounts of money on innovative technologies, illustrated in consumer prices for electricity and heat supply (especially other municipalities in Sweden, for example, the difference between Luleå and them in terms of consumer prices can reach 30-40%).


2019 ◽  
Vol 131 ◽  
pp. 01101
Author(s):  
Yexing Sun ◽  
Qianqian Ma ◽  
Haosheng Li ◽  
Rongying Tang ◽  
Juan Wang ◽  
...  

The development of modern agriculture in Dazhou City has both advantages and disadvantages, opportunities and challenges. By using SWOT analysis method, this paper analyzes the internal and external conditions faced by the development of modern agriculture in Dazhou City, and puts forward the rational strategic choice, which provides a reference for realizing the transformation from a big agricultural city to a strong agricultural city in Dazhou City.


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