Organizational Business Processes Research Articles

RESILIENCE OF UKRAINIAN BUSINESS: HOW TO SUPPORT PRODUCTION AND INNOVATIONS IN THE CONDITIONS OF WAR

The article evaluates the main performance indicators of business entities of Ukraine for 2012-2023. Previous studies, based on statistical information until 2021 inclusive, made it possible to draw a conclusion about the ability of business entities to expand reproduction. In addition, it was determined that despite the low specific weight of enterprises employed in industry, their potential is significant. An assessment of the last two years has shown an alarming reduction in jobs. The rate of decline in the number of employed workers is significantly higher than the rate of decrease in the number of employed workers. There is a decrease in the ability to recover - the destruction of the margin of safety of natural persons - entrepreneurs and a significant drop in the physical production volumes of enterprises. The conducted research made it possible to draw conclusions about the highest degree of resilience of the labor potential of our country - among self-employed workers, who at the same time create jobs for employees. The creation of jobs directly and indirectly affects the increase in the solvent demand of the population, which in turn will stimulate the development of the country's economy. The possibility of the exit of Ukrainian enterprises from the state of crisis, recovery and further economic growth is the introduction of technological innovations and innovative approaches to the organization of business processes, which will allow creating conditions for the formation of new diversified sources to increase the country's competitiveness, the basis of which should be human capital, knowledge and results of scientific research, including the creation and active implementation of artificial intelligence and digitization processes. Their effectiveness is evidenced by modern military developments, and the possibility of technology transfer, their implementation with the possibility of entering world markets and attracting investors for the post-war reconstruction of the country will contribute to increasing the resilience of domestic participants in economic relations. Solving issues of finding ways to ensure financing of operational and investment activities of business entities, achieving their stability and competitiveness – determines the state of protection of national interests, which forms resilience - the ability to "hold a blow", the ability to self-reproduce, the formation of a stress-resistant recovery strategy, innovative development and economic growth.

Digital Analysis Methods in Business-Processes and Projects in Digital Twins at Investment-Construction Companies

The article analyzes modeling of investment-construction company work from graph models to digital analogues. Such analysis is necessary in order to build economically grounded twin of the investment-construction company. The need to use advanced digital methods of business-analysis in conditions of real time was substantiated. It was demonstrated that elaboration of digital methods of business-analysis in projects and business-processes in investment-construction work is acute and leans against numerous factors. They are as follows: positive overseas experience in projecting and controlling processes; adjustment of this experience to specific features of project and business-process organization in Russia; use of digital imitation models of investment-construction enterprise in conditions of real time; introduction of digital methods of strategic and operative business-analysis of projects and business-processes into imitation model and digital twins at investment-construction enterprises; use of promising digital technologies in digital methods of business-analysis in projects and business-processes, for instance, analysis of big data, artificial neuron nets, cloud technologies, internet of things, virtual reality, augmented reality, technologies of register distribution, automation and robotics of business-processes, etc. Typical features of digital analysis built in digital twin for effective decision-making in management were identified. The article provided results of modeling visualization and digital analysis of business-processes.

Exploring the diverse nature of business processes in organisations in Industry 4.0/5.0

The article investigates the differentiation of business processes in contemporary organisations based on their dynamics (predictability). It presents and summarises research on the nature of business processes in Industry 4.0/5.0 conducted by researchers from 7 Polish universities. The study combines a systematic literature review based on the SCOPUS database and a survey of 466 respondents with an analysis of 12,573 processes. Filling the cognitive gap in Industry 4.0/5.0 organisations, the study reveals that nearly 60% of all BPs are semi-structured processes. At the same time, it shows a strong relationship between the importance of processes for the organisation and the dynamics of their execution. This finding highlights the importance of adaptability and flexibility in organisational dynamics, reflecting the nuanced nature of most BPs. The article presents original research on a diverse sample of Polish enterprises based on the simplified Business Processes Nature Assessment Framework. The presented research results indicate the need to update the essential elements of the BPM concept, such as BPM Lifecycle, BPM implementation method, or BPM maturity assessment, to consider various assessment criteria and implementation methods depending on the nature of BPs. The study contributes to advancing both theoretical knowledge and practical applications in the field of BPM, providing valuable insights for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers alike.

MAIN BUSINESS PROCESSES IN THE ENVIRONMENT OF A SYSTEM APPROACH TO MANAGEMENT OF REPAIRS, RECONSTRUCTIONS OF HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES

The article highlights the essence of the main business processes in the context of a systematic approach to the management of planning and management of repairs, reconstruction of roads and bridges. For the first time, an attempt has been made to systematize the basics of business processes in the context of a systematic approach to the management of repairs and reconstruction of highways and bridges. The main and supporting business processes are considered. The advantages of organizing business processes based on a systematic approach are given.

ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ И РАЗВИТИЕ ЭФФЕКТИВНЫХ ВЗАИМООТНОШЕНИЙ В СИСТЕМЕ АПК

The article summarizes the main approaches to the study of intersectoral interactions in the agro-industrial complex: through the tax burden of subjects, as business processes of related organizations serving material flows, as achieving a balance of interests in the process of commodity movement. Author's approach - taking into account the production and economic component of the processing of agricultural products through specific indicators per unit of production. Improving the interaction of subjects in product chains should be aimed at ensuring quality in the system as a whole at all levels, increasing the efficiency of interaction between participants in the technological chain, which is possible on the basis of modeling and process optimization.

Трансформация технологий профессионального образования в условиях цифровизации

The aim of study is to develop a technology for effective interaction between universities and business based on the analysis of the problems of vocational education in the era of digital transformation. The article examines the changes that have occurred in the business processes of organizations and highlights the key gaps between the level of graduate qualifications and employer requirements. To solve the identified problems, it is proposed to establish a systemic collaboration between business, science and education. The following forms of interaction between business and universities are being explored: case study technologies, educational hackathons and scientific crowdsourcing. These technologies can bring mutual benefits to all stakeholders. For the interaction of the educational and scientific components of the university, a new concept of student association called student scientific enterprise is proposed. This association is built on the principles of self-organization and self-government and has the characteristics of a real enterprise. Its main goal is to involve students in scientific work and adapt young people to future professional activities. Scientific novelty: a theoretical model of collaboration between business and universities for mutual benefit has been developed. As a result of the study, forms of interaction among science, professional education and business were proposed.

FEATURES AND IMPORTANCE OF BUSINESS PROCESSES IN ENERGY-PRODUCING ORGANIZATIONS

The article is devoted to the features and importance of business processes in energy-producing organizations. In the context of globalization and sustainable development, effective business process management is becoming a key factor in competitiveness. The article analyzes the main types of business processes in the energy sector, including production, distribution and service processes. Optimization methods such as automation and the introduction of innovative technologies that contribute to efficiency and cost reduction are considered. In addition, the importance of integrating sustainable practices and compliance with environmental standards is emphasized. In conclusion, the authors note that effective business processes are the basis for achieving strategic goals and sustainable development of energy-producing organizations.

Buying knowledge‐intensive business services: Overarching themes, actor relationships, and future research agenda

AbstractKnowledge‐intensive business services (KIBS) provide industry‐changing inputs to the business processes of other organizations that face complex tendering procedures. Service triads emerge as a response to resource and capability constraints due to high procedure benchmarks. Despite calls, research remains fragmented. Recent challenges driven by a pandemic and conflicts call for a systematic literature review that coherently integrates and describes the body of knowledge on sourcing KIBS triads. Employing the SPAR‐4‐SLR protocol to systematically review 205 articles, we integrate and describe key areas such as sourcing strategies, service delivery, ante‐contract considerations, and overarching relationship dynamics. We highlight future research avenues toward bridging domain linkages including the development of an integrated model and the exploration of environmental uncertainties and individual behaviors in the sourcing of KIBS triads.

A Multiagent Technology for Organizing Manufacturing and Business Processes of Digital Enterprises

A Multiagent Technology for Organizing Manufacturing and Business Processes of Digital Enterprises

Study of integration processes in the pharmaceutical market in the context of the development of territorial pharmaceutical ecosystems

Introduction. The ecosystem approach to the organization of business processes in the pharmaceutical market meets the prevailing trends, so the growth index of e-commerce in the retail sector of medicines for 5 years amounted to 1.87. The market distribution sector of medicines in the Russian Federation is characterized by a shift in corporate governance towards marketing cooperation based on aggregation electronic trading platforms (AETPS). Development of territorial pharmaceutical ecosystems (TFE) As a new integrative tool for managing the pharmaceutical development – production – distribution cycle, in order to achieve the target model of PHARMA 2030 at the territorial level, it requires the development of regulatory mechanisms for managing the supply of medicines. Objective: characteristics of integration processes in the industrial, wholesale and retail sectors of the pharmaceutical market to assess the potential competitiveness of territorial pharmaceutical ecosystems. Material and methods. The primary data for the analysis were: volumes of wholesale commodity residues of medicines produced in the Ural Federal District (461 registration certificates; proprietary Price and Distribution Test data for 230 trade names of LP EMIS data 2021–2022; Alpharm data 2021–2022; Datainsight 2022. In the course of the study, a structural analysis of the pharmaceutical market, a functional analysis of participants in the pharmaceutical product chain, and a marketing analysis were carried out. Results. It was found that the dynamics of the AETP segment development corresponds to the outstripping growth of highly integrated platforms: the short-term growth index of 5-pl AETP (Uteca) is 164%, 4-pl (Eapteca) is 55%, 3pl-AETP (averaged) is 36.5%. The absence of formal mechanisms of regional protectionism for the sale of finished dosage forms of local manufacturers in the Ural Federal District has been revealed. We have obtained the results of evaluating the effect of ecosystem integration of certain types of pharmaceutical market participants. For manufacturers of medicinal products, it was determined that the median coefficient of penetration of the local assortment of medicinal products into the pharmaceutical market in the context of ATX groups of level 2 is 0.67, which indicates a significant diversification of the assortment portfolio and the possibility of its aggregation without a barrier of internal competition. In the wholesale drugs sector, the potential for saving margins on medicines has been identified when implementing the scenario of localization of supplies in production regions in low and medium-low price ranges (30 – 550 rubles/unit), varying between 53–67%. It was found that the median share of regional distribution in the Ural Federal District (in packages) is 20.72%. It has been established that the Ural Federal District is one of the leaders in terms of the share of omnichannel consumers in the pharmaceutical market (63%), which is a significant incentive for the integration of organizations in the retail sector of the pharmaceutical market into the ecosystem 5pl platform. Conclusion. Situational analysis of the morphology of cooperative interactions in the pharmaceutical market allowed us to identify the prerequisites for the formation of ecosystem-organized management structures in the pharmaceutical market system – territorial pharmaceutical ecosystems. We have systematized incentives for ecosystem determination of medicines supplies, and found that: an additional channel for the market distribution of the industrial range of medicicnes in the Urals is not associated with a barrier to internal competition of pharmaceutical plants; the inclusion of regional suppliers in TFE will allow to form additional competitiveness in the “buyer's market” in conditions of market dominance of federal suppliers; the omnichannel approach to the distribution of the retail range of TFE in pharmacy organizations has a high projected conversion rate. A detailed assessment of integration processes in certain sectors of the pharmaceutical market did not reveal critical barriers to the introduction of TFE.

Implementasi Smart Tracking Pada Manajemen Pengiriman Barang Berbasis Web

Information technology today is in great need in various fields to facilitate business processes in companies and organizations. One of the areas that continues to grow in Indonesia is freight delivery. Delivery of goods by IKSASS Pondok Pesantren Salafiyah Syafi’iyah Sukorejo is usually done once a month, with delivery times varying for each rayon. This process of delivery is still done in writing, where all the processes, from entering data to searching and storing data using books, are time-consuming and risk loss of data or exchange of goods. The delivery management of the goods available at the Rayon IKSASS Banyuwangi in each sub is different, both in terms of operating costs and exit costs per sub, cash in sub, as well as other management methods. To solve the problem, the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) method was implemented using the PHP programming language and MySQL database. With the implementation of delivery management information systems, these differences can be managed more effectively, enabling more accurate and transparent monitoring of operating costs as well as facilitating financial and cash management in each sub rayon. The new system helps IKSASS managers perform delivery-related tasks, minimizes the risk of data loss, and speeds up the work process. In addition, the custodian can request the pickup of the goods without having to take them to the sub rayon iksass kalibaru office, as well as monitor the status of the delivery process until the arrival at the reception. Research results show that the implementation of Smart Tracking on this web-based delivery management is highly effective in improving the efficiency and accuracy of delivery processes.

About managing the number of simultaneously functioning software robots of different types

Objectives. The study sets out to justify the relevance and investigate approaches for solving the problem of managing the number of simultaneously functioning software robots of various types under conditions of limited computational resources and changes in sets of executable tasks.Methods. A proposed solution is based on models and methods of scenario management, linear programming, inventory management, queuing theory, and machine learning. The described methods are valid for different compositions and preconditions for generating initial data, as well as ensuring the relevance horizons of the obtained solutions.Results. The initial data is obtained via the presented approach for determining the computational resource parameters for operating a single software robot. The resources are determined by analyzing the composition of the software and information services used by an actual software robot. Problem statements and mathematical models are developed for cases involving scenario management and linear programming methods. Methods for real-time management of the number of software robots and their sequential local optimization are proposed based on the abovementioned solution sequences. The developed method for generating statistical data based the results of applying the sequential local optimization method is used to identify deficient and non-deficient computational resources. Some results of working in the multi-functional center of RTU MIREA software robots developed on the Аtоm.RITA platform are outlined.Conclusions. The emerging problem of managing the number of simultaneously operating software robots of various types for cases involving scenario control methods and linear programming is formalized. This problem is relevant in the field of automation of business processes of organizations. The use of mathematical methods for solving this problem opens up opportunities for expanding the functional capabilities of robotic process automation platforms, as well as increasing their economic efficiency to create competitive advantages by optimizing the use of IT infrastructure components.

About the use of machine learning in modeling business processes

In a highly competitive environment, as well as the activation of the domestic production market, enterprises need to quickly adapt to modern conditions. There is an obvious increase in the number of small manufacturing enterprises that participate in tenders on electronic trading platforms and offer their services to large enterprises, especially this growth is noticeable in the field of militaryindustrial complex. Customers prefer to cooperate with small enterprises that are adaptable to the order conditions and have not only short terms of order fulfillment, but also a flexible pricing system due to low administrative and bureaucratic costs. At the same time, such enterprises have problems with the organization of business processes when the volume of orders grows. In this paper, the authors have built a model of the Quality Control process using BPMN method on the basis of small enterprise practice. This model can be the basis for training a machine learning system to build a model of business processes. Natural language text processing is proposed as an area of artificial intelligence, which allows enterprises to use this unified technology to reduce the cost of developing and describing business processes.

FINANCIAL BENCHMARKING IN THE HOTEL INDUSTRY: ANALYSIS OF THE EFFICIENCY AND PERFORMANCE OF HOTELS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE NEW ECONOMIC REALITY

<p>In modern business, achieving a high level of efficiency and optimal company performance becomes crucial for maintaining a competitive advantage. Accordingly, financial benchmarking is an indispensable tool in business evaluation, enabling organizations to systematically and continuously measure and compare their own organizational business processes in relation to the business processes of leaders around the world. Therefore, this paper is dedicated to a deeper analysis of the efficiency and performance of hotels in the Republic of Srpska through the application of financial benchmarking. The goal of the research is to understand the factors that influence the efficiency and performance of hotels in the Republic of Srpska through financial benchmarking, with a focus on identifying value drivers, all for the purpose of improving the company's performance. Through a detailed analysis of financial reports and relevant indicators, the research will provide insight into the current situation in the sector, identify potential areas of improvement and contribute to the overall improvement of the hotel industry's competitiveness in the region. For the purpose of analysis, two hotels in Republic of Srpska were selected that meet the conditions to be the subject of this analysis through financial benchmarking. Accordingly, annual financial reports were used, as well as other data from the stock market related to the shares and dividends of the observed hotels for a period of three years, from 2020 to 2022.</p>

The effects of artificial intelligence on organizational culture in the perspective of the hermeneutic cycle: The intersection of mental processes

AbstractArtificial intelligence technology has spread rapidly in the business world in recent years and has transformed the business processes of many organizations. This transformation has caused significant changes not only in the technological infrastructure but also in the organizational culture and way of doing business. However, the effects of artificial intelligence on organizational culture are complex and diverse. While artificial intelligence applications can change businesses' values, norms, and ways of working, they can also make it difficult to maintain a human‐centered approach. In this context, it is important to understand and evaluate the effects of artificial intelligence on organizational culture. This article examines the effects of artificial intelligence on organizational culture from the perspective of the hermeneutic cycle. The hermeneutic cycle allows us to understand the interaction between organizational culture and artificial intelligence as a continuous process of interpretation and understanding. In addition, by making use of the experience anecdote of phenomenology, it is emphasized how mental processes are shaped and that these processes have a structure suitable for the hermeneutic cycle. This framework helps us more comprehensively evaluate and analyze the effects of artificial intelligence on organizational culture. Our findings reveal that integrating AI within organizational frameworks requires nuanced understanding and adaptations that align with human‐centric values.

APPROACHES TO ANALYSIS AND OPTIMIZATION OF BUSINESS PROSSES OF AN INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISE

The article presents an analysis of the most popular global approaches to the analysis and optimization of business processes in organizations. The article contains a description of the proposed approaches and their basic principles. The proposed approaches are Business Process Reengineering, Six Sigma method, lean Management, Business Process Management, Agile software development. The considered approaches have general principles that are advisable to apply when optimizing the business processes of an industrial organization. These include optimization of operations, standardization, automation and emerging technologies, supply chain integration, continuous improvement, employee engagement, performance measurement and analysis. Classic methods for assessing business processes can be successfully supplemented with generalized principles of modern world approaches for more effective analysis and optimization of business processes of an industrial enterprise.

ТЕНДЕНЦИИ И ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ РАЗВИТИЯ ЦИФРОВОЙ ТРАНСФОРМАЦИИ В УПРАВЛЕНИИ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТЬЮ ПРЕДПРИЯТИЙ АГРОПРОМЫШЛЕННОГО КОМПЛЕКСА РОССИИ

The scientific article presents an assessment of the current state and potential of digital transformation of enterprises of the agro-industrial complex of Russia. The relevance of the research is related to the general trend of digitalization and the spread of digital technologies that improve production, management and business processes in organizations of various spheres and sectors of the Russian and global economy. The object of the study is the enterprises of the agro-industrial complex of Russia. The subject is the technology of digital transformation of Russian agricultural enterprises. A review of digital technologies in management and agricultural production has been conducted. The measures aimed at ensuring the economic sustainability of Russian agricultural enterprises in the process of solving the tasks of digital transformation are proposed.

Optimization Study of Laundry Cleaning Based on K-means Clustering and Simulated Annealing Algorithm

Laundry is something people do every day, clothing cleaning effect and cleaning time, the number of times of cleaning, the amount of clothing detergent, water consumption and power consumption and other factors are closely related, whether in the daily cleaning, or the organization's business process, the choice of cleaning methods and the control of the cleaning cost are crucial. In order to find the optimal cleaning method, as well as the best cleaning solution, this paper carries out a study on laundry cleaning optimization based on nonlinear programming. Firstly, a cleaning method optimization method based on dynamic programming is proposed to get the optimal solution about the number of washing times and the amount of water used in each washing, and then, a cleaning cost optimization method based on simulated annealing is proposed to get the optimal cleaning solution that saves cost and has excellent cleaning effect. In this paper, ten different detergents are used to conduct experimental analysis on 36 pieces of clothing containing eight pollutants.

Business digitalization: international experience

At the current stage of the development of the world economy, the relevance of digital transformation under the conditions of increased international competition both at the level of individual businesses and at the level of entire sectors of the economy forms a growing interest in the problems and prospects that become possible within the framework of the digital economy. The world is gradually moving to a digital format in the development of information and communication technologies. The penetration of digitalization in different countries differs in the degree of influence on economic development and the variety of business schemes. Digitization allows not only the improvement of existing business models and changes in business processes but also the significant boost of business and new competitive advantages. The digital transformation of international business significantly contributes to sustainable economic growth, increasing the competitiveness of primary industries and innovative sectors of the economy. Digital technologies allow business entities to automate simpler processes and eliminate intermediate stages in more complex processes, thanks to which the flexibility of companies is significantly increased, and they can now use their resources much more efficiently. Digital technologies are even becoming mandatory for many businesses operating in today's competitive environment, significantly saving time and avoiding unnecessary costs. Digital transformation is becoming integral to modern business, growing from a concept to an essential strategic component. This process covers implementing modern digital technologies and changing the organization's business processes and cultural aspects to improve the company's efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness. However, digital transformation also presents its challenges. The need for changes in organizational culture, training employees in new technologies, implementing data privacy, the impact and politics of social inequalities, accounting for changes in the labor market, and cyber security risks require attention and resources. Digital transformation is not only the introduction of technologies but also a change in thinking and approaches to business. It allows companies to become more efficient, innovative, and adaptive, a critical factor for successful competition today. Keywords: digitization, security, technology, business, transformation.

A Frame Work for Development of Hybrid-teaching Factory (H-TEFA) Model on Virtual Lab application

The core of Industry 4.0 is the extensive use of Information System in organizational business processes. The competency of System Analysis and Design is required by companies as an expert in Information System development. UNITAMA, a higher education institution, is developing a program of study in Information Systems that produces competent professionals with a discipline in Analysis and Information System Design. The university will strengthen student competencies through a collaborative approach between the learning process and IDUKA. The type of research is Research & Development (R&D) research so that the process of developing virtual learning media technology media for the Hybrid Teaching Factory (H-TEFA) model is directed and systematic, so in this research and development using the ADDIE development model which consists of five development stages (analysis, design, product manufacturing, implementation and evaluation). The Virtual Lab is a modern learning method based on the Learning Management System (LMS) that provides students with more dynamic and customized educational materials for practical learning. The Virtual Lab UNITAMA is the development of a practical learning method designed and adapted to the needs of the Analysis and Information System Design course based on the IDUKA Information System, utilizing web-based IT technology that allows learning to take place remotely, not limited to the classroom and specific hours. The model of collaboration between teachers, students, and IDUKA in the Analysis and Information System Design course is enabled by the rapid development of technology and information systems in the era of Industry 4.0, using e-learning/LMS systems that are integrated with Virtual Lab. The Link & Match policy between the education sector and IDUKA is expected to improve the competencies of graduates and align them with IDUKA's specific needs.