The global economic environment is closely connected with the continuous application of innovatio... more The global economic environment is closely connected with the continuous application of innovation reflecting global trends and market changes. Currently, substantial attention is focused on innovations presenting smart solutions. Their purpose rests in efficiency, economy, environmental friendliness, safety (including health). Moreover, they increase consumers´ comfort. The packaging and its functions represents one of possibilities having considerable potential for sustainable development. It is related to the need to ensure that consumers perceive packaging in the context of sustainable development. The paper deals with consumers’ attitudes to innovative (especially smart) packaging aspects. We focused on the attitude of consumers towards innovative packaging functions by using intelligent solutions and their overall perception of intelligent packaging with regard to their education and income in Slovakia. The survey results allow us identifying the main advantages of packaging f...
Research background: The development of the Slovak economy depends on the demand in foreign marke... more Research background: The development of the Slovak economy depends on the demand in foreign markets. The Slovak economy is open and responds very sensitively to global changes. Globalisation brings positive as well as negative impacts on national economies. These impacts are also noticeable in the case of value added wood products. Globally, the furniture trade has grown more quickly than furniture production in the last ten years. The value of the world furniture trade has grown by 65%. On the other hand, domestic sales of furniture are low due to the orientation of the Slovak furniture producers on export, even if at the present time the positive development is reflected in an increasing total sales volume. Purpose of the article: This paper is focused on the assessment of globalisation impact on value added wood products trade. The aim of the paper is to determine the relationship between the trends of globalisation and furniture trade in Slovakia. Methods: The development of for...
Nowadays, furniture retail sale is a very competitive area and besides large and well-known globa... more Nowadays, furniture retail sale is a very competitive area and besides large and well-known global brands, a high share of the overall market consists of independent retail shops. The owners and sellers of furniture are daily faced with the increasing requirements of the ever more demanding market, to which they must constantly and repeatedly adjust. The choice of furniture stores regarding to some of selling place attributes could affect customer’s fi nal decision about furniture purchase; however, there is little information about the relationship between furniture selling places attributes. In this study, the basic information is given regarding the selected furniture selling place attributes (size of selling area, number of salespersons, storage area, and number of suppliers) in Slovenia, Slovakia, and Croatia.
Nowadays, furniture retail sale is a very competitive area and besides large and well-known globa... more Nowadays, furniture retail sale is a very competitive area and besides large and well-known global brands, a high share of the overall market consists of independent retail shops. The owners and sellers of furniture are daily faced with the increasing requirements of the ever more demanding market, to which they must constantly and repeatedly adjust. The choice of furniture stores regarding to some of selling place attributes could affect customer's fi nal decision about furniture purchase; however, there is little information about the relationship between furniture selling places attributes. In this study, the basic information is given regarding the selected furniture selling place attributes (size of selling area, number of salespersons, storage area, and number of suppliers) in Slovenia, Slovakia, and Croatia.
Research background: Globalisation is nowadays phenomenon which affects all economic sectors. The... more Research background: Globalisation is nowadays phenomenon which affects all economic sectors. The pros and cons of globalisation can also be observed in the case of forestry and forest-based complex in Slovakia. Timber trade and market follows the theory of derived demand, which means that demand for wood depends on the demand for final products. We can observe a significant impact of globalisation on changes in the use of wood from traditional to new ecological and sustainable use. Since 1993 the consumption of industrial roundwood in Slovakia has increased by almost 185%. Purpose of the article: The aim of this study is to examine the impact of globalisation on the consumption of coniferous and non-coniferous industrial roundwood in Slovakia, and to determine the relationship between the consumption of industrial roundwood and trends of globalisation trends in Slovakia. Methods: The development of KOF globalization index was analysed in the period 2003 to 2018. In addition, the de...
The aim of this paper is to analyse the competitiveness of selected central European countries in... more The aim of this paper is to analyse the competitiveness of selected central European countries in the EU forest products market with the emphasis on Slovakia. The competitiveness is studied in the sectors of raw wood material and the products of primary wood processing. A set of competitiveness indicators is used to analyse the changes in competitiveness of the respective countries. Results of the analyses pointed out that the comparative advantages are changing with the level of wood products processing and, in particular, they decline with the increasing value added to the products. Trade specialisation is also influenced by the level of wood processing. While on the raw material level and the level of semi-finished mechanical wood products with low added value, such as sawnwood, the country is inter-industry specialised, with the increasing added value of products its trade turns to be intra-industry specialised.
This paper deals with the end-users’ attitudes towards print and digital information and preferen... more This paper deals with the end-users’ attitudes towards print and digital information and preferences to use print or digital media. Results of pilot questionnaire survey showed that while digital media are preferred to be used for writing, printed media are still favoured for reading. Furthermore, users are rather traditional in storing written information in a printed form. The statistical tests carried out confirmed hypothesis that there are differences in preferences between defined groups of respondents categorised by gender, age and level of education.
This paper deals with the analysis of awareness of labels of forest certification schemes by end-... more This paper deals with the analysis of awareness of labels of forest certification schemes by end-users. Certification labels provide information relating to the origin of forest based products in sustainably managed forests. Consumers can use this information in choosing the product based on environmental, as well as other considerations. A questionnaire survey was used to identify spontaneous and prompted awareness of forest certification schemes labels. Over 40% of respondents were aware of the existence of labeled products either spontaneously or prompted, however only 5% of them understood the exact or approximate meaning of the labels. Mostly consumers between the age of 41−60 years and consumers representing middle and higher income classes watch the labels and are aware of them.
Economic research has identified innovation as a key engine for economic growth, competitiveness ... more Economic research has identified innovation as a key engine for economic growth, competitiveness and employment. In the past, innovation was understood as the result of a linear process, but in the last 20 years the innovation economy and policy has pushed the knowledge, that innovation is not a one-way linear process from idea to introduce a product or service on the market, but a complex process, that can be defined by a theory of innovation systems. It consists of information, creating new knowledge, collective learning and cooperation of various entities. Innovation systems represent a set of different institutions and actors who influence innovation processes in a given territory and they have been categorized into the national, regional and sectorial innovation systems. The Innovation system of the forestry service sector has an influence on competition and cooperation, which is necessary for implementation of innovation activities. The Ability of contractor firms to generate ...
The paper presents the results of researching wood pellets market in nine countries in South East... more The paper presents the results of researching wood pellets market in nine countries in South East Europe and Slovakia. Objective of the research was to observe the actual situation regarding the number of producers, size of installed capacities, production volume, foreign trade flows and existing problems and obstacles which significantly limit the sustainable development of wood pellets market in the selected countries. Selection of such an objective results from the fact that according to the stated elements there are no sufficiently reliable data, wherefore this region is a huge gap in numerous reports of international and national organizations and institutions. Results of the conducted research show that in the middle of 2014, 245 producers were engaged in wood pellets production in South East Europe and Slovakia, 116 of which were located in Bulgaria and Serbia. Most of the producers of wood pellets has installed capacities of 1,000-5,000 tons annually, while only 18 factories...
The bioeconomy focuses on the production of renewable biological resources and the utilisation of... more The bioeconomy focuses on the production of renewable biological resources and the utilisation of these resources and waste streams into value added products. One of the most important aims of the forest industry is the sustainable production of wood. Improved utilization of available industrial wood assortments generates profit for all in the supply chain. At the same time, it may ensure the production of long-life harvested wood products (HWP), and consequently, increase the volume of carbon stored. The objective of this study is to compare different scenarios of industrial wood utilization in Slovakia and the resulting impacts on the national carbon balance. In the proposed scenarios, we aimed to evaluate changes in the current utilization of domestic wood resources through optimizing harvested wood assortments. Two inventory stock methods were applied to determine the potential quality of domestic wood and its utilization through appropriate distribution of outputs. The model sc...
Research background: The global environment influences the behaviour of companies. This concerns ... more Research background: The global environment influences the behaviour of companies. This concerns the requirements for increasing number of products, product lines, brands, the need for market segmentation, consumer demand, innovations as well as the behaviour of consumers and suppliers including environmentally appropriate purchasing. The forest-based industries must respond to changes from the perspective of the globalization process by appropriate adaptation and, inter alia, to focus on the introduction of environmentally properly procurement. The integration of green purchasing principles into business systems is increasingly mentioned in the process of globalization of economies in connection with the huge potential for gaining a sustainable competitive advantage. Purpose of the article: The aim of the paper is to identify and analyze the factors affecting the implementation of environmentally friendly purchasing in the companies of forest-based sector in Slovakia. Methods: The ...
This work deals with the proposal of a methodology for the survey of citizens' attitudes in relat... more This work deals with the proposal of a methodology for the survey of citizens' attitudes in relation to their citizenship in light of the economic dimensions of environmental citizenship (EC). This is especially beneficial for university students, doctoral students and young researchers. The design allows for quantitative data processing. Thus, closed questions are dominant. However, open questions may serve as an incentive to set up further research. Demographic questions (age, education, gender, residence, social status, etc.) are used to perform a contingency analysis. Relevant hypotheses will be tested with suitable statistical methods, depending on the method of sampling (random vs. intentional). How the respondents perceived the status of being a citizen shall be investigated using the semantic differential method-a pair of opposite adjectives on the value scale. The proposed pairs are: actual-outdated, active-passive, easy-hard, significant-meaningless, normal-subnormal, attractive-repulsive. The concepts of a global citizen [1,2] and "Environmental Citizen" defined by ENEC [3] point to the citizen as a mediator of change from the local to global level. Thus follows, especially within EU countries, the verification of whether citizenship is perceived as more "regional" (country affiliation) or more as "European". This attitude can be further related to attitudes towards EU institutions. Based on the above definitions, we propose determining the involvement of respondents in civic activities (social and environmental level, etc.). The frequency of involvement is examined at set levels from "none" (through sporadic) to "permanent". Barry [4] criticized firms and public bodies for adopting the language of EC as being motivated either by compliance with corporate environmental reporting or as evidence of a commitment to the concept of CSR. Here, encouraging employees to be environmental citizens is simply an integral part of corporate systems. Barry describes such EC as a part-time occupation-something one engages in during working hours . Thus, we include a question focused on the transfer of habits and standards of behavior from the organization to civic life (the answers use a Likert-type scale). The potential transfer of habits can be at the following levels: ethical principles, responsibility for the environment, the ways of communicating with people, and the relationship with local communities. Moreover, the cultural environment specifics could be included. The next part focuses on which entities play an important role in environmental responsibility: the state (institutions); EU institutions; businesses; individuals (their civic activities); individuals (their consumer decisions). Considering the last two items, the awareness of citizenship is surveyed with regard to: having rights, having responsibility, and having an affiliation with society. From the consumer's position, consumer rights, responsibility (for purchasing decisions), and belonging to a group of consumers are also examined. The respondents assess the extent to which their purchasing behavior is affected by: global trends, their own discretion, personalities or institutions, media, and local influences.
This paper analyses the conditions for the conclusion of contracts at the forestry contractors ma... more This paper analyses the conditions for the conclusion of contracts at the forestry contractors market in Slovakia. It is based on the theoretical background of the nature and existence of the market with services, economy of natural resources and transaction costs theory in order to explain the nature of the firms and innovations as well as innovations risk management. The main objective is to analyse contracts and risk management of innovation process of forestry services contractors. There are different aspects associated with managing innovations in this sector as well as effective ways to frame an organization's approach to management of innovation risks. There was a sample of forestry services contractors surveyed using a standardized interview structured in a way to reveal particular contract terms and activities of contractors aimed at the management of risks in innovation process. The results pointed out specifics of this market related to the nature of forestry such as the willingness of contractors to conclude contracts under certain conditions related to risk reduction or long-term duration of contracts based on long-term relationships between the parties.
Research background: Globalisation brings both opportunities and challenges. It affects relations... more Research background: Globalisation brings both opportunities and challenges. It affects relationships in various areas of business, including the wood processing industry. The EU seeks to make the most of globalisation for citizens and businesses while reducing its negative effects. Green purchasing is one of the tools that helps to eliminate the negative effects of globalisation. To increase the competitiveness in the wood processing industry through green purchasing is not only about reducing the direct environmental impact of business activities but also about bringing social and health as well as economic and political benefits. Green purchasing is intelligent purchasing, which increases the efficiency of procurement of goods and services with the lowest possible negative impact on the environment and thus replaces goods or services that would be purchased by default to perform the same function but with a worse impact on the environment.Purpose of the article: The aim of this p...
The paper deals with the importance of logistics in innovation process. The issue is focused on m... more The paper deals with the importance of logistics in innovation process. The issue is focused on management of different logistic processes building on the innovation and on innovation process. However, logistics is an essential part of this process. The results describe logistics chain within innovation process for the satisfaction of customers´ demand and fulfilment of customers' requests on the innovation. This approach involves "7S of logistics" which means: "create proper innovation, in the proper quality, for the right place and in the right time, as well as, with the proper price and package".
The global economic environment is closely connected with the continuous application of innovatio... more The global economic environment is closely connected with the continuous application of innovation reflecting global trends and market changes. Currently, substantial attention is focused on innovations presenting smart solutions. Their purpose rests in efficiency, economy, environmental friendliness, safety (including health). Moreover, they increase consumers´ comfort. The packaging and its functions represents one of possibilities having considerable potential for sustainable development. It is related to the need to ensure that consumers perceive packaging in the context of sustainable development. The paper deals with consumers’ attitudes to innovative (especially smart) packaging aspects. We focused on the attitude of consumers towards innovative packaging functions by using intelligent solutions and their overall perception of intelligent packaging with regard to their education and income in Slovakia. The survey results allow us identifying the main advantages of packaging f...
Research background: The development of the Slovak economy depends on the demand in foreign marke... more Research background: The development of the Slovak economy depends on the demand in foreign markets. The Slovak economy is open and responds very sensitively to global changes. Globalisation brings positive as well as negative impacts on national economies. These impacts are also noticeable in the case of value added wood products. Globally, the furniture trade has grown more quickly than furniture production in the last ten years. The value of the world furniture trade has grown by 65%. On the other hand, domestic sales of furniture are low due to the orientation of the Slovak furniture producers on export, even if at the present time the positive development is reflected in an increasing total sales volume. Purpose of the article: This paper is focused on the assessment of globalisation impact on value added wood products trade. The aim of the paper is to determine the relationship between the trends of globalisation and furniture trade in Slovakia. Methods: The development of for...
Nowadays, furniture retail sale is a very competitive area and besides large and well-known globa... more Nowadays, furniture retail sale is a very competitive area and besides large and well-known global brands, a high share of the overall market consists of independent retail shops. The owners and sellers of furniture are daily faced with the increasing requirements of the ever more demanding market, to which they must constantly and repeatedly adjust. The choice of furniture stores regarding to some of selling place attributes could affect customer’s fi nal decision about furniture purchase; however, there is little information about the relationship between furniture selling places attributes. In this study, the basic information is given regarding the selected furniture selling place attributes (size of selling area, number of salespersons, storage area, and number of suppliers) in Slovenia, Slovakia, and Croatia.
Nowadays, furniture retail sale is a very competitive area and besides large and well-known globa... more Nowadays, furniture retail sale is a very competitive area and besides large and well-known global brands, a high share of the overall market consists of independent retail shops. The owners and sellers of furniture are daily faced with the increasing requirements of the ever more demanding market, to which they must constantly and repeatedly adjust. The choice of furniture stores regarding to some of selling place attributes could affect customer's fi nal decision about furniture purchase; however, there is little information about the relationship between furniture selling places attributes. In this study, the basic information is given regarding the selected furniture selling place attributes (size of selling area, number of salespersons, storage area, and number of suppliers) in Slovenia, Slovakia, and Croatia.
Research background: Globalisation is nowadays phenomenon which affects all economic sectors. The... more Research background: Globalisation is nowadays phenomenon which affects all economic sectors. The pros and cons of globalisation can also be observed in the case of forestry and forest-based complex in Slovakia. Timber trade and market follows the theory of derived demand, which means that demand for wood depends on the demand for final products. We can observe a significant impact of globalisation on changes in the use of wood from traditional to new ecological and sustainable use. Since 1993 the consumption of industrial roundwood in Slovakia has increased by almost 185%. Purpose of the article: The aim of this study is to examine the impact of globalisation on the consumption of coniferous and non-coniferous industrial roundwood in Slovakia, and to determine the relationship between the consumption of industrial roundwood and trends of globalisation trends in Slovakia. Methods: The development of KOF globalization index was analysed in the period 2003 to 2018. In addition, the de...
The aim of this paper is to analyse the competitiveness of selected central European countries in... more The aim of this paper is to analyse the competitiveness of selected central European countries in the EU forest products market with the emphasis on Slovakia. The competitiveness is studied in the sectors of raw wood material and the products of primary wood processing. A set of competitiveness indicators is used to analyse the changes in competitiveness of the respective countries. Results of the analyses pointed out that the comparative advantages are changing with the level of wood products processing and, in particular, they decline with the increasing value added to the products. Trade specialisation is also influenced by the level of wood processing. While on the raw material level and the level of semi-finished mechanical wood products with low added value, such as sawnwood, the country is inter-industry specialised, with the increasing added value of products its trade turns to be intra-industry specialised.
This paper deals with the end-users’ attitudes towards print and digital information and preferen... more This paper deals with the end-users’ attitudes towards print and digital information and preferences to use print or digital media. Results of pilot questionnaire survey showed that while digital media are preferred to be used for writing, printed media are still favoured for reading. Furthermore, users are rather traditional in storing written information in a printed form. The statistical tests carried out confirmed hypothesis that there are differences in preferences between defined groups of respondents categorised by gender, age and level of education.
This paper deals with the analysis of awareness of labels of forest certification schemes by end-... more This paper deals with the analysis of awareness of labels of forest certification schemes by end-users. Certification labels provide information relating to the origin of forest based products in sustainably managed forests. Consumers can use this information in choosing the product based on environmental, as well as other considerations. A questionnaire survey was used to identify spontaneous and prompted awareness of forest certification schemes labels. Over 40% of respondents were aware of the existence of labeled products either spontaneously or prompted, however only 5% of them understood the exact or approximate meaning of the labels. Mostly consumers between the age of 41−60 years and consumers representing middle and higher income classes watch the labels and are aware of them.
Economic research has identified innovation as a key engine for economic growth, competitiveness ... more Economic research has identified innovation as a key engine for economic growth, competitiveness and employment. In the past, innovation was understood as the result of a linear process, but in the last 20 years the innovation economy and policy has pushed the knowledge, that innovation is not a one-way linear process from idea to introduce a product or service on the market, but a complex process, that can be defined by a theory of innovation systems. It consists of information, creating new knowledge, collective learning and cooperation of various entities. Innovation systems represent a set of different institutions and actors who influence innovation processes in a given territory and they have been categorized into the national, regional and sectorial innovation systems. The Innovation system of the forestry service sector has an influence on competition and cooperation, which is necessary for implementation of innovation activities. The Ability of contractor firms to generate ...
The paper presents the results of researching wood pellets market in nine countries in South East... more The paper presents the results of researching wood pellets market in nine countries in South East Europe and Slovakia. Objective of the research was to observe the actual situation regarding the number of producers, size of installed capacities, production volume, foreign trade flows and existing problems and obstacles which significantly limit the sustainable development of wood pellets market in the selected countries. Selection of such an objective results from the fact that according to the stated elements there are no sufficiently reliable data, wherefore this region is a huge gap in numerous reports of international and national organizations and institutions. Results of the conducted research show that in the middle of 2014, 245 producers were engaged in wood pellets production in South East Europe and Slovakia, 116 of which were located in Bulgaria and Serbia. Most of the producers of wood pellets has installed capacities of 1,000-5,000 tons annually, while only 18 factories...
The bioeconomy focuses on the production of renewable biological resources and the utilisation of... more The bioeconomy focuses on the production of renewable biological resources and the utilisation of these resources and waste streams into value added products. One of the most important aims of the forest industry is the sustainable production of wood. Improved utilization of available industrial wood assortments generates profit for all in the supply chain. At the same time, it may ensure the production of long-life harvested wood products (HWP), and consequently, increase the volume of carbon stored. The objective of this study is to compare different scenarios of industrial wood utilization in Slovakia and the resulting impacts on the national carbon balance. In the proposed scenarios, we aimed to evaluate changes in the current utilization of domestic wood resources through optimizing harvested wood assortments. Two inventory stock methods were applied to determine the potential quality of domestic wood and its utilization through appropriate distribution of outputs. The model sc...
Research background: The global environment influences the behaviour of companies. This concerns ... more Research background: The global environment influences the behaviour of companies. This concerns the requirements for increasing number of products, product lines, brands, the need for market segmentation, consumer demand, innovations as well as the behaviour of consumers and suppliers including environmentally appropriate purchasing. The forest-based industries must respond to changes from the perspective of the globalization process by appropriate adaptation and, inter alia, to focus on the introduction of environmentally properly procurement. The integration of green purchasing principles into business systems is increasingly mentioned in the process of globalization of economies in connection with the huge potential for gaining a sustainable competitive advantage. Purpose of the article: The aim of the paper is to identify and analyze the factors affecting the implementation of environmentally friendly purchasing in the companies of forest-based sector in Slovakia. Methods: The ...
This work deals with the proposal of a methodology for the survey of citizens' attitudes in relat... more This work deals with the proposal of a methodology for the survey of citizens' attitudes in relation to their citizenship in light of the economic dimensions of environmental citizenship (EC). This is especially beneficial for university students, doctoral students and young researchers. The design allows for quantitative data processing. Thus, closed questions are dominant. However, open questions may serve as an incentive to set up further research. Demographic questions (age, education, gender, residence, social status, etc.) are used to perform a contingency analysis. Relevant hypotheses will be tested with suitable statistical methods, depending on the method of sampling (random vs. intentional). How the respondents perceived the status of being a citizen shall be investigated using the semantic differential method-a pair of opposite adjectives on the value scale. The proposed pairs are: actual-outdated, active-passive, easy-hard, significant-meaningless, normal-subnormal, attractive-repulsive. The concepts of a global citizen [1,2] and "Environmental Citizen" defined by ENEC [3] point to the citizen as a mediator of change from the local to global level. Thus follows, especially within EU countries, the verification of whether citizenship is perceived as more "regional" (country affiliation) or more as "European". This attitude can be further related to attitudes towards EU institutions. Based on the above definitions, we propose determining the involvement of respondents in civic activities (social and environmental level, etc.). The frequency of involvement is examined at set levels from "none" (through sporadic) to "permanent". Barry [4] criticized firms and public bodies for adopting the language of EC as being motivated either by compliance with corporate environmental reporting or as evidence of a commitment to the concept of CSR. Here, encouraging employees to be environmental citizens is simply an integral part of corporate systems. Barry describes such EC as a part-time occupation-something one engages in during working hours . Thus, we include a question focused on the transfer of habits and standards of behavior from the organization to civic life (the answers use a Likert-type scale). The potential transfer of habits can be at the following levels: ethical principles, responsibility for the environment, the ways of communicating with people, and the relationship with local communities. Moreover, the cultural environment specifics could be included. The next part focuses on which entities play an important role in environmental responsibility: the state (institutions); EU institutions; businesses; individuals (their civic activities); individuals (their consumer decisions). Considering the last two items, the awareness of citizenship is surveyed with regard to: having rights, having responsibility, and having an affiliation with society. From the consumer's position, consumer rights, responsibility (for purchasing decisions), and belonging to a group of consumers are also examined. The respondents assess the extent to which their purchasing behavior is affected by: global trends, their own discretion, personalities or institutions, media, and local influences.
This paper analyses the conditions for the conclusion of contracts at the forestry contractors ma... more This paper analyses the conditions for the conclusion of contracts at the forestry contractors market in Slovakia. It is based on the theoretical background of the nature and existence of the market with services, economy of natural resources and transaction costs theory in order to explain the nature of the firms and innovations as well as innovations risk management. The main objective is to analyse contracts and risk management of innovation process of forestry services contractors. There are different aspects associated with managing innovations in this sector as well as effective ways to frame an organization's approach to management of innovation risks. There was a sample of forestry services contractors surveyed using a standardized interview structured in a way to reveal particular contract terms and activities of contractors aimed at the management of risks in innovation process. The results pointed out specifics of this market related to the nature of forestry such as the willingness of contractors to conclude contracts under certain conditions related to risk reduction or long-term duration of contracts based on long-term relationships between the parties.
Research background: Globalisation brings both opportunities and challenges. It affects relations... more Research background: Globalisation brings both opportunities and challenges. It affects relationships in various areas of business, including the wood processing industry. The EU seeks to make the most of globalisation for citizens and businesses while reducing its negative effects. Green purchasing is one of the tools that helps to eliminate the negative effects of globalisation. To increase the competitiveness in the wood processing industry through green purchasing is not only about reducing the direct environmental impact of business activities but also about bringing social and health as well as economic and political benefits. Green purchasing is intelligent purchasing, which increases the efficiency of procurement of goods and services with the lowest possible negative impact on the environment and thus replaces goods or services that would be purchased by default to perform the same function but with a worse impact on the environment.Purpose of the article: The aim of this p...
The paper deals with the importance of logistics in innovation process. The issue is focused on m... more The paper deals with the importance of logistics in innovation process. The issue is focused on management of different logistic processes building on the innovation and on innovation process. However, logistics is an essential part of this process. The results describe logistics chain within innovation process for the satisfaction of customers´ demand and fulfilment of customers' requests on the innovation. This approach involves "7S of logistics" which means: "create proper innovation, in the proper quality, for the right place and in the right time, as well as, with the proper price and package".
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