Vol 8, No 1 (2021)
Articles
Integration of lean manufacturing principles and a quality management system at «TekhnoNikol'» LLC
Abstract
The article is devoted to the consideration of the essence of the enterprise’s quality management system, which gives organizations the opportunity to increase their competitiveness by focusing improvement efforts on those areas of activity that are most in need of change. The author considers the effectiveness of the implementation of the principles of lean manufacturing for further integration with the quality management system.
Market changes in the development strategy of Russian airlines
Abstract
The article examines the problems of the lack of effective measures to increase the competitiveness of Russian airlines and assess the prospects for their development. The dynamics of passenger traffic volumes and passenger turnover over the past few years was analyzed. Based on a comparative analysis of market participants, the strengths and weaknesses of the quality of services of Russian companies in comparison with foreign ones were identified.
It was revealed that in connection with crisis situations, the industry is promising in development, but needs immediate changes. A strategic benchmark has been found through which market participants can strengthen their advantage both in the home market and beyond.
Economic assessment of the prospects for the development of the goods delivery market
Abstract
The article considers the historical reference of the development of delivery services. The authors analyze the growing popularity of delivery services, rating of delivery services, as well as consider some financial indicators for 2020 of companies delivering products and goods. The article revealed the dependence of the development of mankind on the need for service companies in terms of the delivery of goods. The article also contains the opinions of the authors on what the current conditions of courier staff are, what innovations need to be introduced. The article contains specific events that will contribute to the effective development of courier services.
Automotive supply chain structure
Abstract
The automotive industry is one of the rapidly developing areas of the modern economy. It includes of many organizations, companies and firms. The main task of participants in the automotive industry is to model, develop, manufacture and sell cars, by creating efficient supply chains starting through creation of process and ending with the sale of the car to the end user. The purpose of this article is to identify the structure and specifics of supply chains in the automotive industry. The article analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on the supply chains in the automotive industry.
Threats to the economic security of insurance companies
Abstract
The article considers possible threats to economic security that arise in insurance organizations and in the insurance market as a whole, identifies areas for their prevention and effective neutralization, reveals definitions for identifying internal and external threats, and also presents a system for ensuring economic security in the insurance organization. A solution to the problem of economic security of the insurance organization, the possibility of using a systematic approach in the field of ensuring the economic security of the insurance segment and the results of its impact are presented.
The role of liquefied natural gas in the global energy balance
Abstract
The article is devoted to the study of the share and dynamics of consumption of liquefied natural gas in the framework of the global demand for the consumption of networked natural gas and the general energy balance. The author studies the role of natural gas consumption within the world continents for the period 1965-2019, analyzes the limitations of the growth in demand for gas consumption in various territorial entities. The analysis of the growth of the share of LNG in the framework of the global production of natural gas is carried out, the analysis of the share of exports and imports of network and liquefied natural gas within the world continents is carried out, in identifying the trend of asynchronous development of the markets of network and liquefied natural gas. An analysis of the dynamics of exports and imports of the world's leading producers and consumers of LNG over the past 20 years is carried out, with a study of the characteristics of prices for supplied LNG at the largest terminals. The author draws a number of key conclusions, in particular, on the significant prospects for the development of the LNG market on a global scale, as well as on the further redistribution of the LNG market among the key countries-players of the world gas market.
Singapore: Economic growth and the banking sector
Abstract
The article analyzes the economic growth of Singapore in the context of the development of the banking system. The article shows that Singapore is one of the fastest growing countries in Asia. The main share of Singapore's GDP is produced in the service sector, and the country has actually become a major financial center in Southeast Asia and one of the leading financial centers in the world. The authors conclude that the success of the country's financial sector is determined both by the overall economic growth, as well as by the economic reforms and banking legislation carried out in this segment.
Malaysia Automobile Market
Abstract
The article presents an analysis of the dynamics of the automobile market in Malaysia in 2020 - early 2021. It is shown that, despite global problems, the automotive industry in Malaysia is actively developing, making a significant contribution to national economic dynamics. As automotive sales are expected to grow in the country, this serves as an industry benchmark to align technological needs, especially in automotive design, manufacturing and after-sales services, with expected market needs in the next three decades.