Activity Of Domestic Enterprises Research Articles

FORMATION OF A COMPETITIVENESS MANAGEMENT MECHANISM TO ENSURE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF ENTERPRISES

The article is devoted to the study of approaches to the formation of a mechanism for managing the competitiveness of enterprises. The main factors ensuring the formation of effective competitiveness in modern conditions, as well as ways and methods of increasing the competitiveness of enterprises are identified. The key aspects of the enterprise's competitiveness are considered, taking into account modern operating conditions and the influence of internal and external factors on the sustainability of its development. The influence of the war on the activities of domestic enterprises is analyzed. It is substantiated that in market conditions the efficiency of enterprises is largely determined by their financial and economic prospects, profitability and competitiveness. It is competitiveness that determines the ability of an enterprise to sell such goods or services, the consumer attractiveness of which is higher than similar ones offered by competitors. Factors with the help of which it is advisable to assess the level of competitiveness of an enterprise in the market have been identified. A number of measures have been proposed to increase the level of competitiveness of an enterprise in conditions of instability. The main problems of increasing the level of competitiveness of an enterprise are identified, related, first of all, to the development of a competitiveness management system, the main element of which is the competitive strategies of the enterprise. Management of an enterprise's competitiveness should be aimed at neutralizing, overcoming and limiting the influence of negative, destructive factors of the influence of the external environment on the level of competitiveness. Forming a defense against them, using positive external influences to build up and implement a system of competitive advantages and enterprise strategies. It is noted that the competitive strategies of an enterprise must be adapted to the peculiarities of the structure of the competitive environment, as well as to the peculiarities of market dynamics

ВИЖИВАННЯ ПОСТРАЖДАЛИХ ВІД ВІЙНИ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ І ЗБЕРЕЖЕННЯ ЛЮДСЬКОГО КАПІТАЛУ: ЗАХОДИ АДАПТАЦІЇ

The purpose of the article is to assess the negative effects of the war on the economic activity of enterprises, generalize the best experience of adaptation measures and methods of survival of enterprises in wartime, ways of preserving human capital. On this basis, the formation of proposals for innovative organizational measures for enterprises of the IT sector and other areas of the economy in order to ensure the functioning of enterprises and personnel support. In the course of the study the basic methods of economic analysis (systematization, generalization, comparative analysis) is used to highlight the distinctive features of the traditional economic crisis and the wartime crisis, revealed foreign experience regarding priority programs and tools for supporting the war economy. Statistical analysis and analysis of the regulatory and legal framework are applied in the study of the influence of the state of war on the activities of domestic enterprises, critical analysis of the methodological and organizational basis of the methodology for assessing losses caused by damage to the property of enterprises. In order to aggregate the experience of adaptation measures and staff support of domestic enterprises, an author's expert survey is conducted, and the data summarization method also used. The article highlights the results of the study of the problems of the functioning of enterprises during the war and the adaptation measures they resort to in order to preserve human capital. A comparative analysis of the traditional crisis and the crisis caused by war are carried out according to various characteristics – causes of occurrence, duration, scale, possibility of localization of negative consequences, availability of infrastructure, workforce and client base – with a special emphasis on their impact on human capital. The typical difficulties faced by enterprises are revealed, and the destructive effects of the war on the functioning of enterprises are assessed. There are summarized critical comments regarding the method of determining damage and the amount of damage based on the assessment of property destroyed during hostilities, and given conceptual proposals for its improvement. Based on the analysis of foreign and domestic experience of supporting economic activity in war conditions, relocation programs, the activities of enterprises and their personnel, there is proposed a systematized list of measures to prevent the negative impact of war on the activities of enterprises and the preservation of human capital.

Формування маркетингової політики та маркетингового менеджменту на підприємствах корпоративного сектору

The article is devoted to the study of theoretical aspects of marketing management concepts, the peculiarities of the formation and implementation of the marketing policy of enterprises in the context of consumer behavior management and its application in the foreign economic activity of enterprises. The essence of the concept of "marketing management" is considered. The main problems of the formation and development trends of marketing management in the foreign economic activity of Ukrainian enterprises have been studied. Marketing management in the field of foreign economic activity includes the study of the main characteristics of the modern world market, its dynamics, development trends and priorities; definition of subjects of international relations and characteristics of behavior and motivation during their marketing activities; description of the main parameters of the international marketing environment, including the competitive situation; development of an exit strategy and activity on a potential foreign market; definition of problems and specifics of the technology of marketing activities in foreign markets. Unfortunately, today there is almost no strategic vision of marketing activities, and its role in the effective functioning of the enterprise is underestimated. However, this does not deny the absence of marketing itself in the activities of domestic enterprises. The increase in sales volumes in commodity markets until recently was the result of increased demand. And not enough attention was paid to the question of the effectiveness of marketing activities. As a result of the presence of a large number of brands and free handling of them, a class of marketers was formed whose work methods do not meet the requirements of the modern market.

Методичний інструментарій оцінювання загального стану підприємства

The aim of the article is to generalize the methodical instruments for assessing the general state of enterprise on the basis of taking into account its multi-vector nature. There is a large array of effective methods of comprehensive analysis and diagnostics of the general condition of the enterprise. Their combination will allow you to get an objective assessment and develop recommendations for optimizing the enterprise’s activities. The paper provides a general overview of methods and techniques for assessing the state of enterprise: SWOT analysis, PEST analysis, SPACE analysis, matrix methods, methods of multi-criteria analysis, graphical methods, methods of expert assessment, methods based on the theory of fuzzy sets, etc. A brief description of some of the presented assessment methods (advantages and disadvantages) is provided. It is noted that the efficiency of assessment of the state of enterprise is increased through the use of methods of fuzzy multi-criteria analysis, which allow the analyst to partially reduce the uncertainty of the original data array. Attention is focused on the problems that accompany the process of assessing the state of enterprise. The relevance of systematic diagnostics of the state of enterprise for control and timely productive response to negative dynamics, determination of strategic directions of development of enterprise is substantiated, since the activity of domestic enterprises currently takes place in conditions of a high level of uncertainty. It is noted that taking into account the multi-vector nature of the indicator of «state of enterprise» is the main prerequisite for conducting an effective assessment of the general state of enterprise, therefore, the identification of structural components of the state of enterprise with possible variation depending on a number of factors requires further research. The combination of classical and innovative methods, in particular fuzzy analysis, provides the analyst with instruments for assessing the state of the enterprise, taking into account its multi-vector nature.

Theoretical principles of enterprise`s restructuring in the conditions of digitalization of the economy

The article justified the relevance of investigating the phenomenon of "restructuring" in the context of the profound impact of the digitization of economic processes on the activities of domestic enterprises. Instances of inefficient operation of individual units within these enterprises became more frequent, reducing profit or its absence. An analysis of recent sources and publications indicated that modern business conditions, particularly economic digitization, must be fully considered. The article explores existing definitions of the concept of enterprise restructuring. It proposes understanding restructuring as a "comprehensive strategic transformation of internal relationships within the enterprise, characterized by an innovative nature and aimed at improving its efficiency through a maximum alignment of its structure with the content in the existing conditions of the external environment." Critical aspects of mergers and consolidation of enterprises are discussed, drawing on contemporary trends of decline and economic digitization. The author formulates a list of types of restructuring, features, and measures that are advisable to implement within each type of restructuring. Each type of restructuring contributes to the reconstruction and recovery of the enterprise, and the range of measures is determined based on the features identified during the analysis of the enterprise's activities. Various measures were outlined within different types of restructuring. They include issuing additional securities, reassessing asset values, reducing accounts receivable, restructuring debt, developing a new organizational structure, revising technological and product policies, making changes in management, downsizing resources, adjusting market and product portfolios, reducing the size of the enterprise, optimizing capital and operational costs, deferring debt repayment, and negotiating lower interest rates on outstanding debt, etc. Keywords: restructuring of enterprise, merger, consolidation, enterprise development, digitalization of the economy.

IMPROVING THE MODEL OF INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY OF DOMESTIC ENTERPRISES IN THE CONTEXT OF POST-CONFLICT TRANSFORMATIONS

The article focuses on the need to create/implement investment and innovation models of business entities in the context of post-conflict transformations. The world and domestic experience of modelling the activities of business entities is analysed. The improved model of innovation and investment activity of enterprise is proposed, which, unlike the existing ones, consists of four consecutive blocks (prerequisites for intensification of innovation and investment activity; substantiation of expediency of intensification of innovation and investment activity; assessment of innovation and investment potential of enterprise; integration of organisational decisions into activity) and provides for implementation of new organisational structures of management, business processes, approaches to assessment of innovation and investment potential of enterprise. The expediency of applying the proposed model in the activities of domestic enterprises is substantiated. Implementation of this model in practice allows: to take into account all peculiarities of innovation and investment activity; to implement new organisational management structures in the practice of management; to introduce new business procedures, approaches, methods and mechanisms that meet the requirements of the post-conflict transformation period; to use all resources that the company can raise; to incorporate opportunities and risks that actually and potentially exist. The application of this model allows enterprises to implement systemic transformations in order to intensify innovation and investment activities and increase the level of competitiveness in various fields. Such a comprehensive implementation of structural changes ensures its economically secure comprehensive development due to the coherence of actions of all departments of the enterprise.

Conceptual apparatus of integrated marketing communications

The purpose of this study is to form a categorical apparatus of marketing communications, namely: to determine the nature, composition and classification criteria of the elements of marketing communications. Methods. In the course of this study, such methods of scientific cognition were used as comparative analysis (to compare the views of different scientists on determining the composition of elements of marketing communications) and abstract-logical generalization (to develop classification criteria for marketing communications). The results. It is determined that marketing communications should be understood as a concept according to which the company carefully considers and coordinates the work of its communication channels to create a clear, consistent and convincing view of the company and its products. The composition of the main and synthesized elements of marketing communications is specified. Nine main classification criteria for marketing communications have been identified. Scientific novelty. Based on the analysis and systematization of scientific views of domestic scientists, the classification of marketing communications in accordance with the requirements of the digital environment is formed. The practical significance is manifested in the possibility of applying the developed conceptual apparatus in the activities of domestic enterprises in the process of development, planning, implementation and evaluation of the effectiveness of marketing communications.

ФОРМУВАННЯ БІЗНЕС-МОДЕЛІ ЛОГІСТИЧНОГО ПІДПРИЄМСТВА В УМОВАХ ЦИФРОВОЇ ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЇ

The article is devoted to the definition and justification of strategic aspects of the formation of a business model of a logistics enterprise in the conditions of digital transformation. During the research, it was found that the processes of digital transformation have a significant impact not only on the final results of domestic logistics enterprises, but also on the formation and implementation of strategic plans and their prospects. The authors emphasized that the strategic formation of the business model of domestic enterprises is significantly complicated not only by the accelerated pace of business development due to digital transformation, but also by economic and political instability in our country. In the conditions of digital transformation, traditional logistics strategies are not always appropriate to use, therefore there is a need to take into account foreign experience in the formation of business models and its adaptation in the activities of domestic enterprises. Strategic aspects of modern business models must be adapted to the real conditions of conducting domestic business, that is, the difficulties of wartime and the consequences of digital transformation. The authors stated that the current conditions of functioning of domestic enterprises were significantly complicated by economic and political instability and the introduction of martial law in connection with Russian military aggression. Enterprises do not work so much to maximize profit as to survive and maintain their positions in the market. The market requires the logistics business to take into account constant changes, develop competitive advantages, predict possible changes in demand, etc. The authors of the article believe that it is the formation of a business model of development that enables a logistics enterprise to effectively and rationally carry out its activities. In the course of the study, the authors suggested adapting existing business models to modern complex business conditions and adapting them to the functioning of logistics systems.

Використання сучасних маркетингових технологій при просуванні товарів та послуг

In the face of the present-day situation, Ukrainian economy is going through difficult times. The efficiency of domestic enterprises was rather destructively affected by martial law. In order to realize their goals, enterprises are forced to adapt to changing crisis conditions and find new ways to promote goods and services. High competition forces enterprises to fight for consumers. There is also a problem of finding new effective methods of communication with customers to promote goods and services. Further, there is an increase in people’s dependence on the online space due to restrictions in communication. Therefore, most domestic enterprises have found methods of promotion and marketing through the use of the Internet. Today, use of the Internet for enterprises is one of the most effective forms of communication with consumers. The online space is used by enterprises to optimize their marketing activities. Traditional marketing is no longer as effective compared to the use of modern digital technologies. This article is aimed at substantiating the necessity of using marketing technologies in the activities of domestic enterprises. The article considers existing Internet technologies and identifies specifics of their application in the information society. The essence of the concept of «Internet marketing» is closer defined. The advantages of its use to attract consumers are substantiated. The main marketing processes when using Internet marketing are defined. The existing types of Internet technologies for promoting goods and services in the online space are considered and systematized. The current state of the problem of introduction of marketing technologies in crisis conditions is disclosed. It is shown how the use of marketing technologies affects the improvement of promotion of goods and services on the example of enterprises in the sphere of postal services. It is found that the use of marketing Internet technologies contributes to more intensive promotion and marketing of goods and services even in crisis conditions.

ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ ЭФФЕКТИВНОГО РЕЗЕРВА УПРАВЛЕНЧЕСКИХ КАДРОВ В ОРГАНИЗАЦИИ

Currently, with a global shortage of qualified specialists, the problem of competent formation of the personnel reserve is one of the most urgent in the activities of domestic enterprises. In terms of its effectiveness, the management of the personnel reserve in modern realities is becoming a key and complex task for Russian business entities and one of the most important personnel management technologies. This is especially evident with the emergence of new types of activities and directions in the context of digital changes. This is a relatively new direction for Russia, so its implementation requires studying the accumulated domestic and foreign experience. Effective management personnel are gradually regaining their status as an essential element of the successful operation of the company and, accordingly, its competitiveness in the market. At the same time, timely training and formation of a reserve of personnel will help to avoid risks and in the future will contribute to the rapid filling of vacant positions. The need for a team of professionals capable of replacing the management apparatus arises not only with the current movement of personnel. When planning a developing business, it is important to focus on the selection of specialists needed to expand and create new business units. Therefore, without trained specialists, it is impossible to develop a company and solve strategic tasks aimed at its economic growth and stability. It is shown by the example of industrial enterprises of the oil and gas industry that the preparation of a reserve to fill critically important vacant positions, including through the involvement of employees in the implementation of project activities, is one of the promising tasks of their development.

ТЕОРЕТИЧНІ АСПЕКТИ ЯКОСТІ ПРОДУКЦІЇ

In the context of the development of European integration processes, there is an increase in the role of quality in general and product quality in particular in the activities of domestic enterprises, which creates the need, first of all, to improve the management system of economic entities. World experience confirms the hypothesis about the expediency of introducing a quality management subsystem into the management system of domestic enterprises, which ensures, along with other advantages, the production of quality products. However, the implementation of this task requires the presence of an appropriate theoretical base. Which led to the appearance of a fairly significant number of works by scientists and practitioners regarding the problem of the essence and ensuring the quality of products. The results of the analytical study of the scientific provisions regarding the theoretical aspects of product quality indicate the presence of generally several positions of scientists regarding the interpretation of the concept of "product quality". It was established that some positions of scientists are incomplete, others are debatable. Based on the provisions of international and domestic ISO standards, the results of research by scientists, as well as based on the practical experience of enterprises that have successfully implemented a quality management system in their own operations, the author's definition of the essence of the concept of "product quality" is proposed - as a result of the compliance of the product's own characteristics with the requirements ( needs and expectations) of the consumer and other key stakeholders, which (requirements) can be formulated, generally understood, mandatory, as well as not formulated, not generally understood and not mandatory, constantly progress and form their own product characteristics. Compared to the positions available in the scientific literature, this definition reflects all the key aspects of product quality and makes it possible to form an effective approach to its management at the enterprise. In addition, the essence and main types of the product's own characteristics are highlighted. The content of product requirements is revealed. The formulation of the concept of "interested party (stakeholder) of the enterprise" and their list in modern business conditions are given.

PRODUCT QUALITY MANAGEMENT AT THE ENTERPRISE IN THE CONDITIONS OF UKRAINE’S ENTRY INTO THE EU

The peculiarities of the concept of Total Quality Management (hereinafter – TQM) in the activities of domestic enterprises in the conditions of the implementation of the European development vector of Ukraine were studied. It is indicated that the guarantee of the enterprise's activity on the basis of sustainability is its competitiveness. It is emphasized that ensuring the proper quality of the performed works and services is one of the important tasks that are solved at the enterprise within the framework of management activities. Attention is focused on the fact that in modern conditions of economic development, quality is a general set of characteristics of products (work, services), which are part of (are a component of) marketing, development, production and maintenance, with the help of which products (work, service) must meet needs at a price the consumer can afford. Quality management is defined as a continuous process of influencing production through the consistent performance of logically interrelated functions to ensure product quality. It has been investigated that effective management of the quality of goods, works and services can be ensured by creating a quality management system at the enterprise. It is noted that today in quality management at the enterprise, a certified quality management system is important, which is a guarantee of high stability of quality characteristics of products, goods and services. The quality system certificate allows the enterprise to maintain a competitive advantage in the market. It was emphasized that a significant impetus for the creation of international standards of the ISO 9000 series can be considered a significant increase in consumer demands for product quality.These requirements are regulated by relevant regulatory documentation (standards, technical conditions and regulations). It is noted that the quality management process should cover all the stages of production. It is indicated that, regardless of the direction of the activity of the business entity, the quality policy declared by the top management of the enterprise must ensure such a level of quality that guarantees the optimal profit of the enterprise. Ways to achieve this goal can be different and are determined by the general market strategy of the enterprise. It was concluded that modern quality management at the enterprise, regardless of the forms of ownership and scale of production, should optimally combine actions, methods and means that ensure, on the one hand, the production of products, goods and the provision of services that meet the current requirements and needs of the market, and on the other hand, the development of new products capable of meeting future market demands and needs.

Контроллинг в антикризисном управлении сельскохозяйственного предприятия

The orientation of the modern management system towards strategic development and the creation of potential for long-term growth of enterprises determines the need to develop and apply modern approaches and tools in the management and organization of the effective functioning of the enterprise. Currently, one of these tools is controlling, the concept of which is designed to implement a new approach to the process of internal enterprise management. Not all aspects of controlling have found their due theoretical, methodological and practical solution, therefore, the concept of controlling has not yet found widespread use in the practical activities of domestic enterprises. In this regard, there is a need for a comprehensive study of theoretical and practical approaches to the formation and effective functioning of the controlling system, to determine its place in the enterprise management system. Formation of an effective model of the functioning of the controlling system in the anti-crisis management of an enterprise is a particularly important problem.

Methodological tools for rapid estimating the innovative digital activity of enterprises taking into account their industry affiliation

In the context of large-scale digitalization of the economy, the convergence of domestic economy’s digitalization processes and innovative development is of especial importance and makes it necessary and expedient to improve the methods for assessing the innovative digital activity of domestic enterprises. Within the framework of this study, we offered the method for the rapid estimation of the domestic enterprises’ innovative digital activity, based on the use of a generalizing indicator - the integral coefficient of enterprises’ innovative digital activity, which is recommended to be found in several stages. At the first stage of the mentioned method, it is necessary to determine the list of indicators characterizing the level of enterprises’ innovative digital activity. At the second stage, they need to calculate the ratio of the indicators of each of the enterprises to the corresponding parameter of the leading enterprise. At the third stage, the integral coefficients for each enterprise should be calculated. Based on these integral coefficients you can make a top list of enterprises according to the level of their innovative digital activity. Depending on the values’ intervals of the obtained integral coefficients, it is possible to determine the levels of innovative digital activity of enterprises in various sectors of the economy: very high, high, medium, satisfactory and low. This method’s testing was carried out on the example of enterprises that are part of various sectors of the Russian economy - industry, services sector and construction - on the basis of the available official statistical data for years 2017-2019. The presented method can be used at the initial stage of assessing the innovative digital activity of enterprises. It allows to get rather accurate results possessing a large bulk of initial data, taking into account the features of digital transformation and the distinctive activities of the enterprises under study. The method is of general-purpose, so it can be used for analyzing innovative digital activity of economic systems of various levels (enterprises, industries, regions).

Концепція відповідальних інновацій у контексті європейської інтеграції

The article develops scientific provisions on responsible innovations that will lead to the development of Ukrainian enterprises in the context of international integration. The basic principles of responsible innovations offered in the scientific literature are generalized. The principles on which the activities of the enterprise with responsible innovations should be based are offered. The main postulates of the introduction of responsible innovations in the activities of domestic enterprises are highlighted, which according to their influence are proposed to be divided into neutral, negative and positive. The barriers faced by enterprises in implementing responsible innovations have been studied. To overcome these barriers, certain measures have been proposed that will help increase the efficiency of the enterprise and its development in the context of European integration.

Ефективність праці як важливий фактор людського розвитку

Abstract. Modern challenges of time require entrepreneurs and economists to develop new approaches to determining and evaluating the results of work. It is the efficiency of labor that is the basis of both the economic development of the country and the increase in the level of human well-being. Insufficient labor efficiency due to neglect of labor interests, manifestations of the economic crisis, lack of decent wages and incentives for workers create obstacles to productivity in enterprises, which in turn negatively affects the overall economic development of society and the state. Purpose. The purpose of the article is to study the lack of efficiency as one of the main factors of human development. It is proved that in the conditions of European integration and requirements of market integration of labor efficiency is the main basis in the process of improving labor productivity by raising living standards and the use of innovative technologies by enterprises. Results. In the results of the analysis of labor efficiency as an important factor of human development in the modern domestic economy, it can be noted that Ukraine lags far behind the leading countries of the European Union and the United States in increasing labor productivity, using innovative technologies in the economy. Factors influencing low labor productivity in Ukraine are low wages, insufficient number of highly qualified specialists in various spheres of economic activity, low level of GDP and, as an example, low level of innovative activity of domestic enterprises.

INCREASING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF DOMESTIC ENTERPRISES IN THE SEGMENT OF INTERNATIONAL ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT

The development of modern transport system connected with intensification of competitive struggle against the background of digitalization of transport processes requires domestic road carriers to find effective methods of increasing their own competitiveness in the international market of transport services. The article is devoted to the ways of increasing the competitiveness of domestic road transport enterprises in the segment of international road freight transport. Scientific approaches of interpretation of the term competitiveness of motor transport enterprises in terms of marketing, management, resource provision and profitability are considered. On the basis of the conducted review, a vision of competitiveness of motor transport enterprises in the segment of international cargo transportation is offered. Scientific researches devoted to the influence of management, marketing logistic methods on the competitiveness of motor transport enterprises are highlighted. The authors have compared scientific views on the choice and grouping of the factors of influence on the competitiveness of domestic motor transport enterprises and have offered the grouping of factors of influence on the competitiveness according to the possibility of their quantitative assessment. Existing methods for assessing the competitiveness of road transport enterprises were characterized. Modern tendencies of digital technologies implementation in transport systems activity have been investigated and the necessity of their implementation in the activity of domestic motor transport enterprises in the segment of international motor cargo transportations has been proved. The basic problems that hinder the implementation of modern digital technologies in the activities of domestic enterprises in the segment of international road freight transport haulage are formulated. Ways of improving the competitiveness of domestic enterprises in the segment of international road freight transport in today’s business environment have been proposed.

Міжнародне маркетингове дослідження ринку ефірних олій

Abstract. International marketing research focuses on identifying and exploring market demand, needs and requirements of particular consumers for goods to substantiate the production and marketing activities of the enterprise and is hence a basis for the activities of the enterprise in international markets and provide an analysis of all components that may affect the effectiveness of international marketing activities. The study has analyzed the state of production, the dynamics of volume of export-import operations for the group of goods "3301 Essential oils and extracted essential oils" for 2016-2020, the prospects for the development of this product group in international markets have been identified. International marketing research of the essential oils market have been conducted in order to open new opportunities for the development of domestic exports of essential oils. The analysis of the state of economic activities of domestic enterprises in 2016 - 2019 by the volume of production of essential oils basic types, analysis of Ukrainian exports dynamics of the product group "3301 Essential oils and extracted essential oils" from Ukraine in 2016 - 2020 have been carried out, largest partners of Ukraine in implementation of export-import operations for this product group have been identified. Evaluation of the export structure of the product group "3301 Essential oils and extracted essential oils" from Ukraine allowed to draw conclusions about the reliability of importing partners of Ukrainian producers of the inspected product group. The analysis of the indicators of TOP-15 world markets of importers of the product group "3301 Essential oils and extracted essential oils" allowed to draw conclusions about the opening of new opportunities for the development of domestic exports of essential oils to the markets of China, India, Spain and Indonesia and available convergent conditions for Ukrainian producers of essential oils.

Russian Companies in Autumn 2020: Activities in the COVID-19 Pandemic and Views on the Transition to the Best Available Technologies (BAT).

—The paper analyzes and comments on the results of a regular survey of Russian enterprises in the real sector, which was conducted by the Institute of Economic Forecasting of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Information on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the activities of domestic enterprises is provided. The opinions of enterprises on the severity of various macroeconomic problems in Russia are reflected. The data on the relations between Russian enterprises and banks are presented. The degree of demand of Russian enterprises in the modernization of production is determined. Information on purchases of domestic and foreign equipment in Russia is considered. The assessments of enterprises regarding the quality of Russian machinery and equipment are given. The data on delays in the supply of raw materials and components are presented. The opinions of enterprises on the implementation of the best available technologies (BAT) in Russia are reflected.

Russian Enterprises in the Spring 2020: Covid-19 Pandemic Reactions and Opinions on the Role of the State in the Economy.

—The paper analyzes and comments on the results of a regular survey of Russian enterprises in the real sector, which was conducted by the Institute of National Economic Forecasting of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Information on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the activities of domestic enterprises is provided. The paper presents the opinions of enterprises on the role of the state in the economy, including in the pandemic. The assessments of enterprises regarding bureaucracy and corruption in Russia are considered. The data on investment intentions of enterprises are given. Information on the level of competition with foreign manufacturers in the Russian market is presented. The views of Russian enterprises on the concept of extended producer responsibility (EPR) and the prospects for its expansion in Russia to all phases of the product life cycle are reflected.