scholarly journals Barriers and Drivers for Circular Economy 2.0 on the Firm Level: Russian Case

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 11080
Author(s):  
Svetlana Ratner ◽  
Konstantin Gomonov ◽  
Inna Lazanyuk ◽  
Svetlana Revinova
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Institutional Support ◽  
Resource Efficiency ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The World ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
The Eu

Historically, the development of the circular economy (CE) proceeds from the CE 1.0 stage, characterized by attention to waste management and recycling, to the CE 2.0 stage with an emphasis on resource efficiency and eco-efficiency, to the current CE 3.0 stage, in which the key factor to a company’s success is the business model. However, not all countries of the world simultaneously began transforming the national economy from a linear model to a circular one; many are still at the CE 1.0 and CE 2.0 stages, and do not have a developed system of institutions supporting the circular economy. In Russia, the concept of a circular economy has not yet received recognition in society and government; the stage of its development can be defined as CE 2.0. This study compares the barriers and drivers of CE development in the EU countries, a group of countries with a well-developed institutional support system, and in Russia, a country that does not have such a system. The study reveals that the most significant difference between countries with mature systems of institutional support and Russia lies in the regulatory sphere and in information and awareness about new available technologies and ways to increase resource efficiency, commercial attractiveness, and organizational feasibility. Changes in the first sphere are impossible without the participation of the national authorities; however, changes in the information sphere are feasible even without the government’s support. The actors in such changes can be international companies with access to resource-efficient new technologies and processes for organizing business.

scholarly journals Leviathan, or the Rudder of Public Health

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (Suppl. 1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Denis Horgan ◽  
Walter Ricciardi
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Big Data ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Personalised Medicine ◽  
Member States ◽  
Reform Agenda ◽  
The World ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Eu ◽  
Do So

In the world of modern health, despite the fact that we've been blessed with amazing advances of late - the advent of personalised medicine is just one example - “change” for most citizens seems slow. There are clear discrepancies in availability of the best care for all, the divisions in access from country to country, wealthy to poor, are large. There are even discrepancies between regions of the larger countries, where access often varies alarmingly. Too many Member States (with their competence for healthcare) appear to be clinging stubbornly to the concept of “one-size-fits-all” in healthcare and often stifle advances possible through personalised medicine. Meanwhile, the legislative arena encompassing health has grown big and unwieldy in many respects. And bigger is not always better. The health advances spoken of above, an increased knowledge on the part of patients, the emergence of Big Data and more, are quickly changing the face of healthcare in Europe. But healthcare thinking across the EU isn't changing fast enough. The new technologies will certainly speak for themselves, but only if allowed to do so. Acknowledging that, this article highlights a positive reform agenda, while explaining that new avenues need to be explored.

scholarly journals THE WORLD DEVELOPMENT OF THE DIGITAL ECONOMY: THE MAIN DEVELOPMENT STRATAGEMS

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-96
Author(s):  
Olena Taranukha
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Business Models ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
The Other ◽  
Innovative Solutions ◽  
The World ◽  
New Business

The digital economy allows to compose the new business models, digital platforms and services, which create new types of economic activity, as well as the transformation of traditional industries. Due to the industries transformation to the digital economy there is the transformation of the world economy, or rather the economy itself is being digitized The purpose of the paper is to reveal the essence and features of the digital economy formation and to consider what significant transformations will take place in the world by the analysis of major trends in the near future. Accumulating all the concepts, we can say that the digital economy is the rather complex term, but we can assume that its development is based on the key components According to forecast estimates, the most advanced retail companies will begin implementing the service of virtual and voice search of goods by 2022. This will require from the company the better understanding of the consumers wishes, their interests and intentions. Consider the main technological development trends for 2020-2025 based on the data of the major consulting agencies and the consulting company "Cartner" Figure 2 shows the forecast curve of the new technologies development. Innovative development triggers that will actively influence the technology development include the following: the Authenticated Provenance, Low-Cost Single Board Computers at the Edge, Self-Supervised Learning, BMI (Brain Machine Interface), active development of "Packaged Business Capabilities" services, Digital Twin of the Person and Composible Enterprises. The peak of disappointments will be Social Distancing Technologies and Secure Access Service. The source of expectations will be the development of Carbon-Based transistors technology and Human digital Ontologies. The formation of a productivity platform will be based on trends in Self-Development and Self-Education. Digital IT trends grow, evolve and acquire new properties of social technologies that can influence the structure of the community, form dependencies and demand. Therefore, companies, large corporations and government need to move to more flexible composite business architectures. The modular business model is based on four basic principles: modularity, efficiency, continuous improvement and adaptive innovation. This business model allows to move from rigid traditional planning to a flexible response to rapidly changing business needs. In general, it creates opportunities for innovative approaches, reduces costs and improves partnerships. It is important to pay attention to the other technologies in the new business model such as bundled business services, data factories, private 5G networks and embedded artificial intelligence. Thus, as a result of the research it is proved that the digital world is a completely new order of life, which requires to change our thinking. The person should be always focused on the new technologies and methods in order the enterprises remain competitive and constantly developed, it will promote the economy development and the growth of well-being of the society. So, taking into account the global trends in technology development, Ukraine has to adapt to the new standards quickly and implement innovative solutions for the economic development. The digitalization of the economy, on the one hand, is the key to economic success, on the other hand, it is the driving force in the conditions of the conceptual understanding of the digital economy essence. The growth of the quality and innovation level of domestic goods and services should provide not only sustainable economic growth, but also competitive advantages with further integration into the EU. At the same time, there is the relevant need of the scientific and technological research, the formation of a certain business ("digital") culture, the implementation of smart city ideas in Ukraine based on the development of local communities and the emergence of new initiatives and proposals for innovative solutions.

scholarly journals Looking ahead - from fossil fuel to a circular bioeconomy in Europe. Evolution and behaviour

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 296-306
Author(s):  
Gheorghe Zaman ◽  
Giani Ionel Grădinaru ◽  
Bogdan Florin Matei
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
European Commission ◽  
Renewable Resources ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Fossil Fuel ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
Resource Efficiency ◽  
Smooth Transition ◽  
Energy Industry ◽  
The Eu

Abstract Giving due consideration to sustainability, the new concept of bioeconomy has faced strong support from international policymakers, changing the way the economy is currently working. And it does not involve only the replacement of fossil feedstock with bio-based fuels, but also acquiring value from waste and bringing to light the resource efficiency that can lead to a smooth transition from a linear to a circular economy. This paper aims to track the EU states movement in implementing the bioeconomy best practices by building clusters based on their progress in adapting their industries to the new requirements. To make this possible, we created two scenarios for recording the evolution of the energy industry in 27 countries: the first one that groups them according to the fossil-fuel sources, and the second one based on renewable resources. Our results revealed that the biomass tends to be used as a complementary source and not a substitute, in comparison to the traditional fuels. Same actors keep the leading positions in both scenarios, making us believe that they may face strong challenges in reaching the European Commission goals. Thus, the present study emphasizes the need to develop highly efficient policies for all EU members to keep the same path.

eBay

2010 ◽  
pp. 126-139
Author(s):  
Zhongxian Wang ◽  
James Yao ◽  
Ruiliang Yan ◽  
Jeffrey Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Online Marketplaces ◽  
Corporate Growth ◽  
The World ◽  
Management Problems ◽  
Corporate Business

eBay provides online marketplaces for the sale of goods and services, online payments, and online communication offerings. Their three primary business segments are: eBay Marketplaces, Payments, and Communications. The Marketplace platform has grown beyond the initial auction platform to include Rent.com, Shopping.com, Kijiji, Craigslist, mobile.de, and Marketplaats.nl. PayPal enables individuals and businesses to easily and securely transact payments. The overgrowth of eBay may have brought about the management problems in a young company that grows so fast. As the eighth largest global retailer, eBay’s mission is to pioneer new communities around the world built on commerce, sustained by trust, and inspired by opportunity. Their ability to maintain or enhance this position will depend on their ability to adapt to new technologies while facing increased competition and anticipating customers’ needs. This chapter will address management’s philosophies, the corporate business model, its challenges, and network relationships, and examine corporate growth to date as well as future horizons.

The Organization as a Prototype

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Niya STOIMENOVA ◽  
Christine DE LILLE ◽  
Sander STOMPH
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Business Model ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Business Model Innovation ◽  
The World ◽  
Initial Framework ◽  
Do So

Some of the most valuable companies in the world accumulated their fortunes as a result of a business model innovation built upon matured technologies. Now the majority of them are investing and shifting their focus to the development of new technologies such as AI, blockchain and genetic editing. If an organization is to remain profitable, it needs to be able to quickly adjust its structure to the rapidly changing context. We contend that a way to do so is to build an organizational structure that is conductive to both generative and evaluative prototypes. We report on our action research with a leading European airline following the transformation of a team of four into a new department, through the lenses of continuous prototyping. We then propose an initial framework that conceptualises organizational prototypes and provides a rational and systematic way of approaching the devising of such. Finally, we outline several directions for further research.

scholarly journals A Successful Example of Complex Country Branding: The ‘E-Estonia’ Positioning Concept and Its Relation to the Presidency of the Council of the EU

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-115
Author(s):  
Árpád Ferenc Papp-Váry
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Country Image ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Great Opportunity ◽  
Country Branding ◽  
The World ◽  
Country Brand ◽  
The Eu

Abstract Estonia held the presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months from 1 July to 31 December 2017. This was a great opportunity to strengthen and shape the country image, also known as the country brand. They do have something to build on: there have been very few countries in recent years and decades where country branding was so conscious. It was a brave choice: in the early 2000s, they decided that they would become E-Estonia. This is not just a means to communicate but also involves policies and tangible developments regarding electronics, IT, and brand new technologies in order to build the most advanced digital society of Europe and the world. But how did this appear during the EU Presidency and how are Estonian citizens involved in branding? This rather lengthy case study explores the concept as a good practice, also setting an example for other countries.

scholarly journals Executing a business model change: identifying key characteristics to succeed in volatile markets

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastian Allegretti ◽  
Sven Seidenstricker ◽  
Heiko Fischer ◽  
Sefkan Arslan
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Change Process ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
New Product ◽  
Content Provider ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
The World ◽  
Market Opportunities ◽  
A Company

AbstractThe world is changing, and with it comes the requirement that enterprises change to survive in today's volatile markets. However, the change does not just include launching a new product on the market but also changing the business model of the whole organisation. To sustain in today's fast-changing markets, companies have to detect new market opportunities on time, assess them and find a way to incorporate the most beneficial opportunities into their business. Without this awareness that a company must change with the changing market, it risks losing its significance in the market. Both the change of the business model and the change of the organisation are needed to succeed in the market. An outstanding example of such a company is Netflix. They have successfully changed their business model twice: first, from an online-DVD-rental service to a streaming provider and then, to a content provider. They were aware of upcoming new technologies on-time, evaluated them and planned the implementation in the market while the old technology was still profitable. The present work outlines the major changes in Netflix's business model and how they managed the change process successfully.

Circular Economy Adoption in the Hotel Industry in Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-111
Author(s):  
Vanessa Gaffar ◽  
Agus Rahayu ◽  
Lili Adi Wibowo ◽  
Benny Tjahjono
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
Hotel Industry ◽  
Sustainable Future ◽  
The World ◽  
Energy Leakage ◽  
Resource Input

The world needs for natural balance and environmental sustainability force companies to change their business model towards a more friendly and caring environment. This is in line with one of the objectives of the SDGs, which is to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. In this regard, one concept that is currently developing is circular economy (CE) which is a regenerative system in which resource input and waste, emission and energy leakage are minimized by slowing, closing, and narrowing of materials and energy loops (Geissdoerfer : 2018). It is expected that the industry will be able to reduce waste when they implement this concept. The ecosystem can be better maintained and energy can be saved. CE concept can be applied to various industries including hotel industry. It is a part of the hospitality industry that makes a significant contribution to the economy. The problem lies in the level of awareness of the companies themselves and the practicality of the CE concept in hotel industry. Keywords: circular economy, awareness, hotel industry

scholarly journals Customs control organization: european experience

2020 ◽  
pp. 387-391
Author(s):  
Natalia Shcherbatiuk
Keyword(s):  
Economic Activity ◽  
Institutional Environment ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Institutional Support ◽  
The State ◽  
Theoretical Substantiation ◽  
Control Practice ◽  
The World ◽  
Control Procedures ◽  
The Eu

The article presents the result of theoretical substantiation of the importance of customs control of foreign economic activity and the development of practical recommendations on its improvement and efficiency improvement in Ukraine. It has been determined that in the EU countries for the identification and development of risk factors in the customs sphere, the basic role is played by electronic systems and services, which should improve the quality of the customs authorities in the EU, in particular, ensure the effectiveness of customs control and its preventive component. It is established that the modern imperative for the implementation of customs control is the development of a new customs IT infrastructure, without which its effectiveness in modern conditions is significantly reduced. The state of institutional support for the development of customs control in Ukraine is analyzed, the main problems and ways of increasing the effectiveness of customs control in the system of public administration of foreign economic activity are outlined. For the first time, a step-by-step adaptation model of the Customs Blueprints implementation of the Customs Blueprints has been formed on the basis of the systematization of foreign and domestic experience in the institutional support of customs control of the FEA subjects. baselines, mandatory steps and urgent measures to be implemented in customs control practice in Ukraine to form a favorable institutional environment in legal, organizational and information technology areas through the introduction of the practice of customs rules and procedures of the riskbased customs audit in conditions of complete digitalization of customs formalities It was established that the system of customs security of Ukraine should be determined taking into account the international experience of the leading countries of the world. It was stated that the basic imperative of the implementation of customs control in the world fiscal practice is the maximum simplification of customs control procedures. This is due to the desire of governments to accelerate international trade, which will have a positive impact on the socio-economic development of the state.

scholarly journals Digital Agenda, New Technologies and Education for the Integration of Europe: an Economic Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (15) ◽  
pp. 55-62
Author(s):  
Javier Cifuentes-Faura
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Single Market ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Socio Economic Variables ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Participative Learning ◽  
The Eu

New technologies are a key factor for integration in Europe by enabling citizens to solve their daily problems and interact with people everywhere. The European Commission established the Digital Agenda for Europe with the aim of improving the speed of navigation, establishing a single market for telecommunications and achieving a digital single market. We highlight the importance of applying new technologies in the field of education, since teaching and learning through these means will contribute to increasing creativity and reasoning capacity, allowing for more interactive and participative learning. The Horizon Report and the new emerging technologies proposed by that report are analysed, and are aimed not only at facilitating learning, but also at enabling a more integrated Europe. It also presents some technological ideas to be developed in the educational field that will enhance the development and integration of the EU Member States. Furthermore, in order to analyse the influence of the use of the Internet and new technologies on other socio-economic variables, a regression analysis has been carried out. The objective is to study whether in any way the fact that citizens use the Internet affects variables such as Gross Domestic Product, unemployment or Human Development Index which may affect the integration of Europe.

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