Smart specialization as a factor stimulating innovative development of water and wastewater economy

Machnik-Słomka, Joanna

doi:10.1051/e3sconf/20185900026

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“…Researchers have conducted a number of studies showing that technologies associated with Industry 4.0 have unique potential to support environmentally friendly manufacturing [77,78]. Industry 4.0 technologies can reduce energy and resource consumption through sensing and data transfer, analyze production and supply chain processes [79], and lead to less waste and CO2 emissions through carbon footprint analyses [80,81].…”

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Diagnosis of the Maturity Level of Implementing Industry 4.0 Solutions in Selected Functional Areas of Management of Automotive Companies in Poland

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The automotive sector is one of the key branches of the global economy. The automotive industry is also a very important sector of the Polish economy, as it generates over 8% of GDP and accounts for over 20% of the annual export value. Industry 4.0 and the effective use of modern technologies give a chance for its further dynamic development. The implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions in the business processes of automotive companies should not only take place in the area of production or logistics, as it is usually indicated, but also in their other functional areas, such as quality management, human resources management, and innovation management. The purpose of the article is to diagnose the level of maturity in the implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions in selected management areas of automotive companies operating in Poland. Using a maturity assessment tool, the authors assessed the level of maturity in six selected functional areas of an enterprise, such as production and logistics management, quality management, human resources management, social and environmental responsibility, and product innovation management. The authors also formulated conclusions and recommendations concerning actions that should be taken by automotive companies in order to achieve higher maturity levels in the implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions.

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Section: Symptoms Of Implementing Industry 40 In Socially Responsible Corporationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Diagnosis of the Maturity Level of Implementing Industry 4.0 Solutions in Selected Functional Areas of Management of Automotive Companies in Poland

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“…The above-mentioned activities lead to a reduction of the overall costs of the company in its functioning [9]. An increasing number of water company utilities attach great importance to more responsible energy management [10], which is related, among other things, to the need for more efficient and reliable management of the drinking water supply system [11]. Energy issues have been important priorities for the development of socio-economic policies of most countries in the world for a number of years.…”

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Sustainable Water Supply Systems Management for Energy Efficiency: A Case Study

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A prerequisite for achieving high energy efficiency of water supply systems (understood as using less energy to perform the same task) is the appropriate selection of all elements and their rational use. Energy consumption in water supply systems (WSS) is closely connected with water demand. Especially in the case of oversized water supply systems for which consumers’ water demand is at least 50% less than previously planned and flow velocity in some parts of the system is below 0.01 m·s−1, this problem of excessive energy consumption can be observed. In the literature, it is difficult to find descriptions and methods of energy management for such a case. The purpose of this study was both an evaluation of the current demand of an oversized WSS and a preliminary technical analysis of the possibility for energy saving. Solutions are presented that resulted in improvements in energy management, thus increasing energy efficiency. The conducted analyses indicate the wide use of numerical, hydraulic models, among others, for the needs of the sustainable oversize water supply systems management in order to improve energy efficiency. Those simulations only give energy consumption results as a first step in the process of decision-making for the modernization process, in which investment costs should be taken into account as a second step. Thus, this paper emphasizes the crucial role of hydraulic models as a good analytical tool used in decision support systems (DSS), especially for large, oversized water supply systems.

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“…In relation to sustainable development, the concept of CSR relates to maintaining a balance between activities aimed at the achievement of objectives with ecological, social, and economic aspects [4]. CSR focuses on the effort of enterprises to achieve not only economic goals, but to balance them with social and environmental goals [5][6][7]. Although CSR is not a new concept, due to the growing problems associated with environmental pollution, social challenges, and globalization processes, the interest in the concept has grown.…”

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Corporate Social Responsibility of Water and Sanitation Company in the Czech Republic—Case Study

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The issue discussed in this article concerns corporate social responsibility (CSR), which is playing an increasingly important role in the context of sustainable development of enterprises. The purpose of the current work was to assess the practices applied in the area of corporate social responsibility in water and sanitation companies, based on the opinions of employees and managers. The motivation for undertaking research on this topic resulted from the scarcity of scientific studies on the measurement of the corporate social responsibility concept in water and sanitization companies using a multidimensional approach based on the ISO 26000 standard. The study used methodological triangulation based on the use of qualitative and quantitative research methods to verify information from different sources. This approach allowed the authors to obtain the data more effectively and analyze the problem from numerous different perspectives. The study used an interview method that targeted water and sanitization utility staff. In-depth research was based on the case study method, which is particularly important when researching complex phenomena. For this purpose, surveys were carried out, the results of which indicate that corporate social responsibility of the surveyed enterprise is at a high level, and that there are statistically significant differences between individual dimensions of CSR. The results indicate that the surveyed company is oriented towards supporting activities in the area of corporate social responsibility, in accordance with the in the concept of sustainable development.

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Smart specialization as a factor stimulating innovative development of water and wastewater economy

Cited by 5 publications

References 8 publications

Diagnosis of the Maturity Level of Implementing Industry 4.0 Solutions in Selected Functional Areas of Management of Automotive Companies in Poland

Diagnosis of the Maturity Level of Implementing Industry 4.0 Solutions in Selected Functional Areas of Management of Automotive Companies in Poland

Sustainable Water Supply Systems Management for Energy Efficiency: A Case Study

Corporate Social Responsibility of Water and Sanitation Company in the Czech Republic—Case Study

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