{"title":"Zeleni prehod oskrbovalnih verig: Izzivi, digitalizacija in ekonomski vidiki","authors":"Dušan Mežnar","doi":"10.18690/um.fov.3.2024.48","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18690/um.fov.3.2024.48","url":null,"abstract":"Osnovni cilj tega članka je predstaviti in analizirati tveganja in priložnosti, ki jih prinaša zelena transformacija oskrbovalnih verig. Pri tem bo posebna pozornost namenjena ekonomski analizi s poudarkom na donosu naložb (ROI). Prvi sklop se nanaša na identifikacijo ključnih izzivov in nevarnosti pri prehodu na bolj trajnostne prakse v oskrbovalnih verigah s poudarkom na ekoloških, družbenih in ekonomskih tveganjih, ki so povezani z zelenim prehodom ter z analizo vpliva na stroške in dobičkonosnost podjetij. Drugi sklop predstavlja analizo korelacij med digitalizacijo in zelenim prehodom in sicer kako digitalizacija omogoča boljše upravljanje trajnostnih praks in procesov v oskrbovalnih verigah. Tretji sklop pa predstavi model za merjenje uspešnosti zelenega prehoda z metodo MFA. Gre za predstavitev metode matrične funkcionalne analize (MFA) kot orodja za merjenje in evalvacijo trajnostnih praks v oskrbovalnih verigah s praktičnimi smernicami za uporabo MFA pri oceni zelenega prehoda. Četrti sklop pa je diskusija o tem kako lahko podjetja dosežejo donosnost naložb (ROI) pri zelenem prehodu z uporabo digitalnih tehnologij.","PeriodicalId":517457,"journal":{"name":"Green and Digital Transition – Challenge or Opportunity","volume":" 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140388934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Digitalna transformacija: spremembe in priložnosti v kadrovski funkciji","authors":"Maruša Bizjak Ferjan, Mojca Bernik","doi":"10.18690/um.fov.3.2024.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18690/um.fov.3.2024.7","url":null,"abstract":"Zaposleni predstavljajo ključni vir za doseganje ciljev v organizacijah, kadrovska funkcija pa je tista, ki se z njimi ukvarja. V kontekstu digitalne transformacije organizacij se kadrovska funkcija sooča s spremembami, saj upravljanje kadrovskih virov v sodobnih organizacijah vključuje uporabo digitalnih tehnologij. Cilj prispevka je prek pregleda literature prikazati spremembe kadrovske funkcije, ki jih prinaša digitalna transformacija ter identificirati ključne prednosti, izzive in priložnosti uporabe digitalnih tehnologij glede na dosedanje raziskave. Ugotovitve kažejo na široko uporabo digitalnih tehnologij v kadrovski funkciji, kar prinaša optimizacijo kadrovskih procesov in povečanje učinkovitosti upravljanja s kadrovskimi viri. Digitalna transformacija zahteva prilagodljivost in prehod vloge kadrovske funkcije od administrativne k bolj strateški vlogi. Sodobna kadrovska funkcija prek razvoja zmožnosti zaposlenih in uporabe informacij za odločanje prispeva k doseganju ciljev in digitalni transformaciji organizacije. Na podlagi ugotovitev priporočamo organizacijam aktivno vlaganje v digitalne tehnologije za podporo kadrovski funkciji ter razvoj kompetenc zaposlenih za uspešno prilagajanje digitalni dobi.","PeriodicalId":517457,"journal":{"name":"Green and Digital Transition – Challenge or Opportunity","volume":" 19","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140388681","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Overview of Energy Modelling Tools Relevant for Energy Efficiency Projections","authors":"Nemanja Backović, Bojan Ilić, Dušan Mitrović","doi":"10.18690/um.fov.3.2024.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18690/um.fov.3.2024.3","url":null,"abstract":"In order to define an appropriate energy regulatory policy at the state level, encourage energy efficiency, control the level of final energy consumption and select production technologies, it is important to choose an adequate approach to energy modeling. Hence, this paper will focus on the overview of the most important energy modelling tools. Energy models can be developed for efficient forecasting, planning, design, operation and optimization of energy systems. The heterogeneity of applied energy models and the energy scenarios defined in them require specific, technically advanced skills for an adequate assessment of movements in such a multidisciplinary discipline. The paper analyzes crucial differences between tools, giving an useful insight in contemporary research of energy efficiency projections. A overview of these tools is essential for sustainable energy development and efficient business of energy companies. A comparative comparison of energy modelling tools is also shown, with the intention of pointing out the importance of all models and their differences, in order to indicate which area of investigation is especially significant for a particular model.","PeriodicalId":517457,"journal":{"name":"Green and Digital Transition – Challenge or Opportunity","volume":" 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140388712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"You Only Live Twice! – The Interrelations of Ambidexterity and Green Transition","authors":"B. Heidrich, Nóra Vajdovich","doi":"10.18690/um.fov.3.2024.21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18690/um.fov.3.2024.21","url":null,"abstract":"Wineries and their managers today are increasingly demonstrating the critical role of ambidextrous leadership in balancing the maintenance of traditional winemaking methods with advancement towards green transitions. This form of leadership, which involves both exploiting existing capabilities and exploring new opportunities, is essential in navigating the complexities of modern winemaking. Ambidextrous leaders in family-run wineries excel not only in preserving the rich heritage of winemaking but also in embracing ecological innovation and sustainability. The dual capability extends to aligning the goals of the family and the business. Ambidextrous leaders skilfully manage family relationships, values and objectives while ensuring that these align with the business’ growth, innovation, and environmental stewardship goals. By doing so, they create a harmonious blend of family unity and business success. This approach allows wineries to integrate respect for traditional winemaking with a commitment to environmental protection, signifying a progressive industry that honours its past while contributing positively to the future. Ambidextrous leadership in wineries thus emerges as a key factor in achieving a sustainable and successful balance between tradition and modernity, family values and business goals and environmental consciousness and industry progress.","PeriodicalId":517457,"journal":{"name":"Green and Digital Transition – Challenge or Opportunity","volume":" 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140388779","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Raziskovalna metoda študija primera: Izkušnje iz mednarodne poletne šole","authors":"Marko Urh, Eva Jereb","doi":"10.18690/um.fov.3.2024.75","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18690/um.fov.3.2024.75","url":null,"abstract":"Organizacija raziskovalne metode študije primere v okviru mednarodnih poletnih šol je kljub številnim prednostim še vedno ena izmed bolj podcenjenih izobraževalnih aktivnosti. Študija primera omogoča delo v skupini, študij realnih problemov, razvoj analitičnega razmišljanja ter veščin javnega nastopanja in drugo. Mednarodne poletne šole se najpogosteje izvajajo s študenti in nudijo interdisciplinarno izobraževanje, mreženje, krepitev kulturnih in jezikovnih veščin, pridobivanje kompetenc, možnosti osebne rasti in drugo. Kljub temu, da imata raziskovalna metoda študija primera in mednarodne poletne šole številne pozitivne lastnosti se omenjeni aktivnosti redko in dokaj nesistematično izvajajo v visokošolskih inštitucijah. Namen članka je predstaviti praktične izkušnje s študijo primera kot raziskovalno metodo v kontekstu mednarodne poletne šole, ki jo Fakulteta za organizacijske vede Univerze v Mariboru izvaja že nekaj let. V prispevku so prikazane praktične izkušnje z organizacijo in izvedbo dogodka, delo s tujimi študenti, tehnične zahteve za izvedbo dogodka, aktivnosti s podjetjem, ki sodeluje na dogodku in drugo. Študija primera v okviru mednarodne poletne šole prinaša številne koristi tako za fakulteto, študente in podjetje, ki sodeluje pri dogodku.","PeriodicalId":517457,"journal":{"name":"Green and Digital Transition – Challenge or Opportunity","volume":" 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140389191","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dobre prakse povezovanja ergonomije in trajnosti v sodobnih organizacijah","authors":"Tilen Medved, Z. Balantič","doi":"10.18690/um.fov.3.2024.46","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18690/um.fov.3.2024.46","url":null,"abstract":"V okvirih trajnostnega razvoja vse bolj pomembno vlogo predstavlja tudi ergonomija, kar se kaže predvsem v kontekstu sodobnega organizacijskega razvoja. S pomočjo SWOT analize je moč analizirati prednosti, slabosti, priložnosti ter nevarnosti vključevanja ergonomije v trajnostni razvoj organizacije. V raziskavi je poleg analize interdisciplinarnih povezav med omenjenima strokovnima vedama predstavljeno večje število dobrih praks, ki so skladne z ergonomskimi načeli za izboljšanje zdravja ter dobrega počutja zaposlenih na delovnem mestu. Te prakse so večplastne in zajemajo ergonomsko zasnovo delovnega prostora, uporabo energetsko učinkovite pisarniške opreme, trajnostne postopke javnega naročanja, spoštovanje standardov zelene gradnje in izvajanje pobud, ki segajo od prizadevanj za zmanjšanje odpadkov do oblikovanja politik dela na daljavo. Implementacija strategij ohranjanja zdravja ter povečanja zadovoljstva zaposlenih dviga raven produktivnosti in prispeva k ohranjanju okolja. Predstavljen je model, ki ponuja možnost vključitve ergonomije v trajnostni proces, ki naj bi tekel v vsaki organizaciji. Model poleg načrta za organizacije, ki si prizadevajo za bolj zdravo, učinkovitejšo in okoljsko ozaveščeno prihodnost, poudarja tudi pomen spodbujanja celostnega pristopa k organizacijski odličnosti.","PeriodicalId":517457,"journal":{"name":"Green and Digital Transition – Challenge or Opportunity","volume":" 13","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140389440","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maruša Bizjak Ferjan, Jernej Buzeti, Janez Stare, Špela Mar
{"title":"Zdravje in dobro počutje študentov","authors":"Maruša Bizjak Ferjan, Jernej Buzeti, Janez Stare, Špela Mar","doi":"10.18690/um.fov.3.2024.8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18690/um.fov.3.2024.8","url":null,"abstract":"V sodobnem izobraževalnem okolju postaja zdravje in dobro počutje študentov ključnega pomena. Prispevek se osredotoča na različne vidike, ki vplivajo na zdravje in dobro počutje študentov, s ciljem zagotoviti pregled trenutnega stanja in predstaviti vlogo izobraževalnih ustanov (univerz, fakultet) pri podpori zdravja in dobrega počutja študentov. Iz literature izhaja, da nezdrave navade, povezane z življenjskim slogom in prekomerna uporaba digitalnih naprav negativno vplivajo na študente, medtem ko kvalitetni medosebni odnosi in socialna podpora izboljšujejo njihovo zdravje in počutje. Prispevek predstavlja ugotovitve predhodnih raziskav o fizičnih, duševnih, socialnih in digitalnih vidikih zdravja, dobrega počutja in navadah študentov ter vlogi izobraževalnih ustanov pri spodbujanju zdravja in dobrega počutja študentov. Skozi sintezo teoretičnih in empiričnih izhodišč prispevek omogoča vpogled v kompleksnost zdravja in dobrega počutja študentov, združuje spoznanja o vlogi izobraževalnih ustanov v spodbujanju zdravega in uravnoteženega življenja študentov ter odpira pot nadaljnjim raziskavam in izboljšavam.","PeriodicalId":517457,"journal":{"name":"Green and Digital Transition – Challenge or Opportunity","volume":" 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140388821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ivan Todorović, Milan Jovanović, Jovan Krivokapić, D. Milković, V. Lučanin, J. Tanaskovic
{"title":"Digital Transition of the Maintenance Process: Case of Rail Transport Company","authors":"Ivan Todorović, Milan Jovanović, Jovan Krivokapić, D. Milković, V. Lučanin, J. Tanaskovic","doi":"10.18690/um.fov.3.2024.71","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18690/um.fov.3.2024.71","url":null,"abstract":"Digital transformation of business activities has outgrown from competitive advantage to necessity in recent years. Evolution of information and communication technologies (ICT) has created the world where electronic business (E-Business), document management systems (DMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions have become standard, even for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) in developing countries. Modern businesses focus on implementing data analysis, businessintelligence (BI) and even artificial intelligence (AI) concepts in their everyday activities, thus the digitalization of business activities is simply considered as default. Nevertheless, public companies in developing countries fall behind and struggle in this transformation process, as usual. Due to various reasons, they are still in the phase of digitalization, rather than implementing advanced solutions. Any organizational change demands unfreezing and mindset redirection, among both management and executors, which is always challenging, especially in the public sector. This paper aims to explain the preconditions and benefits of digital transition of the train maintenance process, and key challenges in such transformation.","PeriodicalId":517457,"journal":{"name":"Green and Digital Transition – Challenge or Opportunity","volume":" 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140389044","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring Stakeholder ESG Interests for Listed Companies in the EU Healthcare Sector","authors":"Adrian Gaal","doi":"10.18690/um.fov.3.2024.19","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18690/um.fov.3.2024.19","url":null,"abstract":"This study empirically examines the complex correlation between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance and financial dynamics in the European Healthcare industry. Utilizing comprehensive datasets from Refinitiv and EMIS, the study includes 209 publicly traded firms, carefully classified based on the NUTS for easier comparison of ESG ratings across different regions. The research aims to achieve three objectives: firstly, to demonstrate the distribution of ESG metrics using heat-map analysis; secondly, to evaluate the concentration of ESG scores within the healthcare sector; and thirdly, to determine stakeholders' interests by analyzing sector-specific ESG characteristics. The study intends to offer significant insights into the impact of ESG practices on financial performance, with a specific focus on the healthcare sector's unique features. This investigation adds to the expanding pool of knowledge on the subject and thoroughly examines the ESG situation of healthcare companies in Europe. This study provides a contemporary and comprehensive analysis of the interactions between ESG factors and financial performance as firms strive to incorporate sustainable practices.","PeriodicalId":517457,"journal":{"name":"Green and Digital Transition – Challenge or Opportunity","volume":" 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140389069","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sotirios Tsakiridis, A. Tsimpiris, Athanasios Angeioplastis, Nikolaos Papaioannou, D. Varsamis
{"title":"Analytics with Oracle APEX for Enhanced Data Warehouse Management: A Case Study of a Greek Soft Drinks Company","authors":"Sotirios Tsakiridis, A. Tsimpiris, Athanasios Angeioplastis, Nikolaos Papaioannou, D. Varsamis","doi":"10.18690/um.fov.3.2024.73","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18690/um.fov.3.2024.73","url":null,"abstract":"This research paper examines the strategic deployment of Oracle APEX by a prominent Greek soft drinks manufacturing enterprise for the enhancement of data warehouse management spanning the period from 2018 to 2022. The integration of Oracle APEX, renowned for its low-code application development capabilities, has emerged as a pivotal catalyst in optimizing data processing workflows, elevating analytical functionalities, and cultivating streamlined decision-making processes within the organization's data ecosystem. This article delves into the specific benefits and outcomes derived from the adoption of Oracle APEX in the context of data warehousing, shedding light on the transformative impact on the company's operations.","PeriodicalId":517457,"journal":{"name":"Green and Digital Transition – Challenge or Opportunity","volume":" 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140388360","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}