an article by Aidas Vasilis Vasiliauskas (General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Lithuania), Virgilija Vasilienė-Vasiliauskienė and Margarita Marija Lietuvnikė (Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Vilnius, Lithuania) and Ieva Meidutė-Kavaliauskienė (General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania, Viln published iius, Lithuania and University Institute of Lisbon, Portugal) published in International Journal of Learning and Change Volume 11 Number 3 (2019)
Abstract
There were over one million unauthorised immigrants, refugees entering Europe in 2015.
A long-time frame for assessing asylum applications or frequent rejections, encourage refugees to migrate illegally by intruding land vehicles to cross the border of their chosen European country without being noticed.
The intrusion of illegal immigrants into road freight vehicles to cross borders without being noticed has caused a great deal of damage to the international freight transportation companies.
This article presents results of the study aimed at assessing problems caused by illegal immigrants to European road freight transport companies operating in the corridor France-UK.
I am not sure whether I will be able to find this article in the British Library but it is certainly one I would like to read in full.
Showing posts with label supply_chain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label supply_chain. Show all posts
Friday, 8 November 2019
Monday, 4 February 2019
Productivity effects of internationalisation through the domestic supply chain
a column by Bruno Merlevede and Angelos Theodorakopoulos for VOX: CEPR’s Policy Portal
Studies of the implications of trade openness for local economies rarely address the domestic supply chain.
This column examines whether indirect effects of internationalisation affect the domestic supply chain. Micro-level data for manufacturing firms across 19 EU countries, combined with input-output tables, show that domestic access to intermediate inputs that are also exported leads to higher levels of efficiency.
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Studies of the implications of trade openness for local economies rarely address the domestic supply chain.
This column examines whether indirect effects of internationalisation affect the domestic supply chain. Micro-level data for manufacturing firms across 19 EU countries, combined with input-output tables, show that domestic access to intermediate inputs that are also exported leads to higher levels of efficiency.
Continue reading
Friday, 16 February 2018
The local economic impact of shale gas extraction
an article by Philip B. Whyman (University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK) published in Regional Studies Volume 52 Issue 2 (February 2018)
Abstract
Advocates of UK shale gas expansion have focused upon predicted national economic benefits, but the local and/or regional impact has been largely neglected.
This paper seeks to address this deficit by creating a unique dataset, combining industry data with consumer and supply-chain surveys, thereby overcoming the current absence of suitable secondary data.
Local economic impact in the Bowland field is estimated via a simple Keynesian local-income multiplier model. Results emphasize the importance of facilitating local employment opportunities, through skills initiatives, and the development of regional supply chain clusters, to anchor economic benefits within the local economy.
Policy implications are discussed
Abstract
Advocates of UK shale gas expansion have focused upon predicted national economic benefits, but the local and/or regional impact has been largely neglected.
This paper seeks to address this deficit by creating a unique dataset, combining industry data with consumer and supply-chain surveys, thereby overcoming the current absence of suitable secondary data.
Local economic impact in the Bowland field is estimated via a simple Keynesian local-income multiplier model. Results emphasize the importance of facilitating local employment opportunities, through skills initiatives, and the development of regional supply chain clusters, to anchor economic benefits within the local economy.
Policy implications are discussed
Friday, 9 February 2018
How the barcode changed retailing
a column by Emek Basker and Timothy S. Simcoe for VOX: CEPR’s Policy Portal
ICT fuelled rapid growth in US retail during the 1990s and 2000s. This column maps the adoption of universal product codes and scanners to show that the barcode was one of the main drivers of this growth. Companies adopting barcodes employed 10% more employees, delivered a wider range of products, and were more likely to procure from abroad.
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ICT fuelled rapid growth in US retail during the 1990s and 2000s. This column maps the adoption of universal product codes and scanners to show that the barcode was one of the main drivers of this growth. Companies adopting barcodes employed 10% more employees, delivered a wider range of products, and were more likely to procure from abroad.
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Thursday, 28 June 2012
Sustainable developments in knitting
an article by E.J. Power (affiliation(s) not provided) published in International Journal of Business and Globalisation Volume 9 Number 1 (2012)
Abstract
The global community is aware that policies and practices regarding human consumption of resources need to change. Sustainability is a dominant factor within government policies worldwide.
A recent report compiled on behalf of the European Union identified clothing and textiles as key industries in terms of reducing environmental impact.
In response to this report, the UK government devised the clothing roadmap to investigate sustainable developments within these industries. Sustainable design was identified as one area for improvement.
This paper acknowledges that the clothing supply chains are not transparent. Consumers can purchase garments produced from organic and eco fibres since labelling identifies the raw material sources. However, it is less straightforward to purchase garments produced using sustainable technologies since processing information is not displayed at the point of sale.
This paper investigates sustainability within the knitwear industry and challenges the view that textile manufacturing industries are significant contributors to energy consumption.
Abstract
The global community is aware that policies and practices regarding human consumption of resources need to change. Sustainability is a dominant factor within government policies worldwide.
A recent report compiled on behalf of the European Union identified clothing and textiles as key industries in terms of reducing environmental impact.
In response to this report, the UK government devised the clothing roadmap to investigate sustainable developments within these industries. Sustainable design was identified as one area for improvement.
This paper acknowledges that the clothing supply chains are not transparent. Consumers can purchase garments produced from organic and eco fibres since labelling identifies the raw material sources. However, it is less straightforward to purchase garments produced using sustainable technologies since processing information is not displayed at the point of sale.
This paper investigates sustainability within the knitwear industry and challenges the view that textile manufacturing industries are significant contributors to energy consumption.
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