Stevan Stankovski, Milovan Lazarević, Gordana Ostojić, Ilija Ćosić and Radenko Puric
The purpose of this paper is to present a new way for identification of products/parts and their tracking during the whole life cycle, from the manufacture and assembly phase to…
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to present a new way for identification of products/parts and their tracking during the whole life cycle, from the manufacture and assembly phase to the disassembly phase.
Design/methodology/approach
Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology is applied on a chosen product, an in‐mould labelling (IML) robot.
Findings
This paper discusses a case study that highlights the use of RFID as automatic identification technology, especially in the processes of assembly/disassembly of the IML robot. The application can be expanded onto any kind of product, with the exception of some life cycle phases that are specific for a particular product.
Practical implications
The paper gives an example of how RFID technology can actually be realized in the case of the IML robot to improve the quality of tracking its main components.
Originality/value
The users have the possibilities to access and analyze information about the products/parts during their cycle.
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Sladjana Cabrilo, Zorica Uzelac and Ilija Cosic
The purpose of this paper is to provide an appropriate model for IC reporting in the transitional economic system of Serbia.
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to provide an appropriate model for IC reporting in the transitional economic system of Serbia.
Design/methodology/approach
The existing methods of IC reporting as well as the actual needs of organizations in Serbia related to measuring IC (i.e. key influencing factors of IC) and their unique features represent the fundamentals of an adequate model for IC reporting.
Findings
A group of selected IC indicators in Serbia differs from typical relevant indicators mainly due to the specifics of the environment. Preliminary investigation of organizational IC in Serbia was carried out and a number of initiatives for improvement and development of the existing IC have been suggested.
Research limitations/implications
An implementation of the proposed model is limited to the observed environment. The suggested group of indicators should be viewed more as a basis for a general application of IC reporting and management in Serbia, rather than an absolutely accurate model for IC measuring. Despite its limitations, the model can be utilized as a starting point for IC management research.
Practical implications
Selecting a group of relevant indicators that are adapted to particular environmental features simplifies IC measuring and contributes to IC reporting and management in Serbia.
Originality/value
Even though there exist numerous methods for IC measuring, this research provides an insight into the specific features of IC and enables the fine‐tuning of the existing methods. An objective and accurate model for general implementation of IC reporting and management is developed for a transitional environment.
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Emma Sofia Hakala and Ilija Batas Bjelic
This paper aims to look at the dilemma of promoting sustainable energy transition in post-socialist countries while containing social and economic implications, focusing on the…
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to look at the dilemma of promoting sustainable energy transition in post-socialist countries while containing social and economic implications, focusing on the case of Serbia. The aim is to analyse Serbian energy status taking into account historical factors, to analyse barriers that are hindering transition and to identify leapfrogging potential for the sustainable energy development of the country.
Design/methodology/approach
Energy transition and leapfrogging potential have been qualified and quantified by indicators, the own calculations and policy analysis to identify barriers to sustainable energy.
Findings
The country has vast potential for leapfrogging in energy transition, yet continues the gradualist approach based on several policy barriers to the process. The analysis shows six barriers related to low energy price, high energy intensity, prioritization of energy security, inadequacy of utilization of renewable sources, lack of policy coherence and dependency on external funding. However, these barriers could be overcome with an energy policy emphasizing leapfrogging potential. As is pointed out in the conclusion, this should be based on the difference between EU-28 average indicators, discrepancy between use and availability of renewable energy, potential for regional cooperation in the energy sector and under-used skills and participation.
Originality/value
The paper discusses energy transition in its historical context, arguing that it has to be considered as comprehensively with societal implications and effects, thus creating useful knowledge for other post-socialist countries in current and future transitions.