Evaluation Of Competitiveness Research Articles

Analytic Hierarchy Process Modelling of Location Competitiveness for a Regional Logistics Distribution Center Serving Northeast Asia

Purpose - As the global product network expands through both internationalization and diversification of the multimodal transportation system, corporate strategies have shifted to emphasize the importance of a high value-added international logistics system. To guide policies and strategies to attract relevant industries, this study aims to analyze the location competitiveness of regional logistics distribution center to serve Northeast Asia. Design/methodology - Multi-criteria techniques are considered to offer a promising framework for evaluating decision-making factors. This paper employed an analytic hierarchy process to analyze the hierarchal structure of determinants for selecting the location of a regional logistics distribution center. Adopting both qualitative and quantitative evaluations, this study suggest political implications for a regional logistics distribution center development, such as the direction of political support, service differentiation and infrastructure development. Findings - This study developed a location competitiveness evaluation model, based on the case study of the major port-cities in Northeast Asia. Evaluation model incorporates five factors underpinning 17 components extracted using factor analysis. The results revealed that the logistics factor is the most significant factor for evaluating the competitiveness of a regional logistics distribution center. The remaining factors were market, costs, and services environment. Comparing qualitative and quantitative evaluations, results provide useful insights for a regional logistics distribution center development in Northeast Asia. Originality/value - This study revealed differences between qualitative and quantitative evaluations. The finding implies that prior works on evaluation models of competitiveness has not successfully measured the gap between quantitative data and expert’ evaluations. To overcome this limitation, this paper considered both actual data such as actual distance, cost, the number of companies located, and expert opinions.

Comprehensive Evaluation of Regional Logistics Competitiveness Considering Multiple Reference Points and Dynamic Index Improved Analytic Hierarchy Process

The development of the regional economy cannot be separated from the support of regional logistics, as the scientific decisions of regional logistics are helpful to promote the healthy development of the regional economy. The comprehensive evaluation of regional logistics competitiveness is the premise and foundation of regional logistics scientific decision-making; the evaluation index system, evaluation data, and index weight are the key links affecting a comprehensive evaluation. In order to improve the quality of a comprehensive evaluation, the study aims at addressing problems such as the evaluation index system of regional logistics competitiveness being complex and scattered, the normalized distribution of the evaluation data being extremely asymmetric and seriously deviating from the normal distribution, and the logic of calculating index weights by the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) not being accurate. To do this, a triangle model of regional logistics competitiveness is constructed based on Porter’s diamond model, and the evaluation index system of regional logistics competitiveness is refined from the three dimensions of resource supply, logistics service, and market demand. Based on the concept of symmetry theory, a normalization method of segmental mapping with quartiles as multiple reference points is proposed, which improves the distribution rationality, symmetry, and distance discrimination of normalized data. The dynamic index scale is used to determine the scale of the analytic hierarchy process, and the evaluation matrix is constructed based on the importance level grading table; the index weights are directly solved without a consistency check, which improves the logical accuracy of a subjective evaluation. Based on the data of segment mapping, the comprehensive evaluation value of the evaluation object is calculated, and the competitiveness of regional logistics is compared and ranked, which improves the differentiation and consistency of the results. Through the comparative analysis of the calculation results, it was proven that the improvement of the data standardization method is necessary when the range is too large. The method in this paper can make the distribution of data standardization with a range too large closer to the normal distribution. It was found that the ranking of regional logistics competitiveness is highly consistent with the total social logistics, and that the total amount of regional logistics has an important reference value for the competitiveness of regional logistics. The ranking calculated by the indicators and methods in this paper has a certain reference value for regional logistics decision-making.

Evaluation of competitiveness of retail enterprises in Nalchik

The article defines the ability of retailers, the ability of retailers to meet the requirements of consumers in high-quality products and trade services, taking into account local or regional characteristics. A generalization of the existing terminology allows us to understand the competitiveness of retailers as the ability of a retailer to meet the requirements of consumers in high-quality products and trading services taking into account local or regional characteristics. Assessment of the competitiveness level of a retail trade enterprise is carried out in the following sequence: selection of criteria and their assessment; determination of criteria weighting factors; calculation of a generalized criterion. To calculate the generalized competitiveness level of a retail trade enterprise, criteria and their scores are proposed, and their weighting factors are determined. An essential criterion for the competitiveness of retail enterprises is the degree to which they meet their real needs, which determines the different attractiveness of competitors to consumers. A direct comparison of retail enterprises in a series of similar ones (selling similar products or providing the same services) was carried out according to the main parameters (indicators): the atmosphere of the store, the internal environment of the store, the quality of goods and services, the image of the enterprise; financial and economic indicators. A comparative assessment of the competitiveness of retail trade enterprises has made it possible to establish that the Deya hypermarket is the most competitive trading enterprise. Along with this, it is necessary to direct the activities of the hypermarket to improve the financial and economic component and increase the image of the enterprise. One of the ways to increase the financial and economic indicators of a trading company is merchandising.

COMPETITIVENESS ON THE GLOBAL CEREAL MARKET

The aim of the study was to assess competitiveness on the global cereal market in view of changes in production, export and import on the market in the years 1998-2017. As a source, data from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) were used. The study assesses: trends involving changes in production, export and import, trends in the percentage share of the largest cereal producers, exporters and importers, and the evaluation of competitiveness of exporters. The top twenty cereal producers and exporters worldwide were analysed. In the period under examination, China, the United States and India remained the largest producers of cereals. In recent years, Russia and the Ukraine have significantly increased their share in production. Russia, the Ukraine and Brazil joined leading cereal exporters, next to the United States. The period in question is characterised by a strong concentration of countries producing and exporting cereal, and by an increase in export orientation among 20 largest cereal exporters on global markets. Poland, compared to other grain exporting countries, does not play a significant role, however, after the country’s accession to the European Union, its gradually improving.

Assessment and improvement of competitiveness of industrial complex

Purpose The purpose of this study is to develop a model for the selection of optimal development projects for an industrial complex (IC), aimed at improving its competitiveness. Design/methodology/approach Selection of optimal projects for IC development is carried out within the framework of a methodical approach to assessing and forecasting the competitiveness of IC based on the phased implementation of the following steps: assessment of the current level of competitiveness of an IC; optimization of the project portfolio aimed at improving the IC competitiveness; forecasting the IC competitiveness. The methodology for assessing the IC competitiveness is based on a comparative analysis of its activities against those of its leading competitors and evaluates two integral characteristics, namely, the level of current competitiveness and the indicator of the competitive potential. The methodical approach to the selection of the optimal portfolio of projects for the development of competitiveness is based on a step-by-step optimization of the portfolio using a dynamic programming procedure, which takes into account the implementation conditions of the projects, resource constraints and the prioritization of these projects. The targeted benchmark for the optimization is an integral indicator of IC competitiveness, comprising various aspects of its activities. Findings Method for multi-factor evaluation of IC competitiveness and the impact of a set of factors driving competitive advantage; set of benchmarks of IC competitiveness; the model for the selection and step-by-step optimization of the portfolio of IC development projects, aimed at increasing competitiveness in the context of resource constraints. Practical implications Methodology described in this paper was used to assess the competitiveness and optimize the project portfolio of Uralelektrotyazhmash Group of Enterprises (UETM), one of the largest power engineering complexes in Russia. The assessment was carried out in comparison with the leading domestic and global manufacturers of electrical equipment, which form UETM’s primary competition in the marketplace. Originality/value The study establishes a method for the comprehensive assessment of IC competitiveness based on the comparison of IC activity indicators with those of leading competitors. The proposed method defines an integral competitiveness index to allow for the quantitative assessment of IC competitiveness, development of measures to improve IC competitiveness and producing a methodology to forecast the impact of such measures; the study proposes a methodical approach to selecting the optimal portfolio of projects for the development of IC based on the stepwise optimization of such a portfolio while taking into account the conditions of their implementation, resource constraints and the impact on the indicator of competitiveness. This approach allows the IC to prioritize the implementation of the development projects and maximize its competitiveness in the context of available resources.

Оценка конкуренции как фактор принятия маркетинговых решений на региональных В2С-рынках: методический аспект

Many companies use methods based on official statistical data to assess the state of competition. However, the peculiarities of the development of regional consumer markets require taking into account the marketing assessment of competition from both manufacturers and end-consumers. The research objective was to substantiate the competition assessment model and method in the development and adoption of marketing decisions on the regional B2C markets. The behavioral approach made it possible to develop a marketing-oriented methodology for competition assessment. The main idea was to identify the inconsistencies in the subjective perception of the state and the development of competition by different members of the regional market. The authors constructed a matrix of market competition types and described a model for competition assessment by consumers. The article features variables and methods for data analysis. The authors also described the specifics of perception and evaluation of competition by manufacturers. The methods of interpretation of similarities and differences between the competition assessment by consumers and sellers served as a basis for development or adjustment of marketing decisions. The new method is not an alternative to other methods of competition assessment in the development of strategic marketing decisions. However, it is a useful adjunct for marketing management of regional companies.

Integrated economic analysis and evaluation of competitiveness of wheat flour of top variety at Perm market

Flour is one of the most significant essential commodities, and quality of the final product produced by food enterprises in baking, pasta, confectionery, and catering and modern trade depends on its properties. The aim of the study is comprehensive economic analysis and assessment of competitiveness of premium wheat flour sold by New Family LLC in Perm. Achieving this goal the following tasks were carried out: consideration of theoretical foundations of wheat flour competitiveness, conducting primary and secondary marketing research on the wheat flour market (including sociological survey); quality analysis of premium wheat flour; assessment of competitiveness using economic analysis. The object of research in this article are samples of premium wheat flour of various brands sold in New Family LLC Perm, and directly competing with each other for the final consumer. Within the framework of the article, comprehensive economic analysis was as follows: to conduct an examination of flour quality (determination of organoleptic indicators); assessing quality indicators “quality / price”of flour samples; application of Yudanov method; using the method of integrated competitiveness assessment and Buhl method competitiveness assessment (with the use of point scales). The study showed that the issue of considering competitiveness of products is very important in domestic market. The results of competitiveness assessment indicate that the most competitive premium grade wheat flour is “Tsar”.

SWOT·AHP를 이용한 부산항 경쟁력 평가요인과 발전방향에 관한 연구

부산항은 세계 6위의 컨테이너 항만이자 국내 1위의 수출입 항만이다. 급변하는 대외 환경과 심화되는 글로벌 항만 간 경쟁으로 부산항 경쟁력의 유지 및 향상이 쉽지 않다. 부산항은 국가 산업적으로 매우 중요한 산업 인프라임에도 최근 부산항 발전전략을 다룬 연구는 경쟁요인의 일부분만을 다루거나, 전략들에 대한 우선순위 제시가 부족했다. 본 연구는 선행연구와 전문가 검토를 통해 부산항 경쟁력 평가요인에 대한 SWOT 매트릭스를 도출하고, 이를 기반으로 계층분석구조 모형을 구성하였다. 다음으로 산학연관 전문가를 대상으로 SWOTㆍAHP 설문지를 배포, 분석하여 부산항의 발전에 중요한 경쟁력 요인들에 대한 우선순위를 제시하였다. 마지막으로 본 연구는 부산항 발전방향에 대한 S/O, S/T, W/O, W/T 전략방향 및 과제를 제시하였다. 본 연구가 국가의 부산항 운영과 발전전략 수립에 큰 도움이 될 것으로 기대해본다.

Research on Comprehensive Competitive Evaluation of P2P Network Lending Platforms Based on BP Neural Network Model

Research on Comprehensive Competitive Evaluation of P2P Network Lending Platforms Based on BP Neural Network Model

The Corporate Competitiveness Evaluation Model for Insurance

Subject. This article examines the different models for assessing the competitiveness of insurance companies. Objectives. The article aims to develop an optimal model for assessing the competitiveness of the insurance company, able to adequately assess the current situation and provide comprehensive information of the insurance company's position in the insurance market. Methods. For the study, I used the methods of theoretical and comparative analyses. Results. The article presents two models for assessing the competitiveness of insurance companies, namely, for external and internal users. It proposes to represent a model of measuring competitiveness for internal users as a graphic imaging, and for external users, as a table, which is based on a balanced scorecard. Conclusions and Relevance. The results of the study can help any participant of the insurance market to adequately assess the state of the insurance company, and identify competitive advantages and disadvantages to improve the financial situation of the organization. The information outlined in the article is practical for it affords to use the eventual outcome of the study in the practice of insurance organizations to improve their competitiveness.

COMPLEX EVALUATION OF COMPETITIVENESS OF AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES

The objective of the article is to determine a complex evaluation of competitiveness of agricultural enterprises. It is established that the analysis of the activity of an enterprise regarding increasing its competitiveness involves an assessment of the achieved level of utilization of available potential (organizational, technical, production and technological, social, economic, etc.). Modern world and local methods for determining competitiveness at different levels have been considered. The competitiveness factors against the state level have been analyzed and it is stated that in relation to economic entities and agricultural enterprises, in particular for the objective evaluation of competitiveness, the evaluation should be supplemented by such indicators as profitability of production, labor productivity, conformity of prices to solvent demand of the population. The well-known approaches to evaluating competitiveness of agricultural products have been analyzed, and it has been revealed that they do not take into account such indicators as climatic conditions, location, labor, material, energy capacity, etc. It has been stated about the necessity to take into account economic and technical parameters (they determine the profile of a product in terms of its falling under a certain type or class of products), including constructive ones that reflect technical and engineering solutions inherent in a certain type of products, as well as regulatory parameters (compliance with standards, norms, rules). It has been stated that the competitiveness of new goods should be outstripping. The need to consider the strategy of competitors has been identified. The basic directions of formation of a system for ensuring necessary competitiveness of production has been proposed. The complex evaluation model of competitiveness of the enterprise has been suggested. It is stated that the more successful the tasks of social, ecological and economic nature are solved in a specific organizational and production entity, the more stable its position is in the internal and external consumer markets and the higher its competitiveness is.

Evaluation of competitiveness, classification and calculation of customs payments of chicken breeds realized on the market

The development of industrial production of poultry products is a permanently relevant task for all regions of Russia, including Perm Region, since chicken meat is a daily commodity of the population because of its reasonable price and high consumer properties. However, today there is no comprehensive scientific understanding of issues related to determining the competitiveness of poultry meat products, this scientific topic requires a study of the competitiveness of chicken meat products presented on the regional market. All this determines the relevance of the study. The purpose of the scientific research in the framework of this article is to assess the competitiveness of selected samples (brands) of chicken breasts sold on Perm market. When choosing the hypothesis of scientific research, the author dwelled on the assumption of insufficient coverage of the problem of increasing and calculating the competitiveness of poultry meat products in modern science. Achieving this goal the following tasks are carried out: consideration of the theoretical foundations of the competitiveness of chicken breasts; an examination of the quality of chicken breasts sold in Perm market; conducting market research on consumer preferences and determining the competitiveness of chicken breasts by value for money and using a comprehensive integrated indicator of competitiveness. The object of the research in this article are samples of chicken breast of various brands sold on Perm market. When assessing competitiveness, the selected samples were considered according to group and economic criteria, according to the “brand awareness” indicator, point scales were used. Also, in the study of chicken breast samples, organoleptic, aesthetic indicators and other criteria for competitiveness were evaluated. For the examination of chicken breast in Perm market, the breasts of the following manufacturers were purchased: JSC “PRODO Perm Poultry Factory”, LLC “Udmurt Poultry Factory”, CJSC Uralbroiler, CJSC Petelinskaya Poultry Factory, LLC Belgrankorm-Veliky Novgorod. As a result of the research, the quality was determined and the tested samples of chicken breasts were ranked, their competitiveness was calculated from the professional objective point of view of product consulting by taking into account the quality per unit of money paid, and the real state of competitiveness in this market segment was determined taking into account consumer requests.

Evaluation and Research on Financial Competitiveness of Innovation-Driven Enterprises Based on Interval Data Mining

By studying the issue of evaluating the financial competitiveness of innovation-driven enterprises, the author proposed a new financial competitiveness evaluation method based on interval data mining. First, in order to effectively utilize the evaluation information that is provided by experts, the author suggested that the 95% confidence interval of the expert group’s evaluation information should be used as the interval evaluation data. Hence, the uncertainty of the evaluation process was effectively reduced, and the reliability of the evaluation results was improved. Then, empirical analysis was conducted on the financial competitiveness of an innovation-driven enterprise and its competitors using the interval data as the mining object, and a financial competitiveness evaluation method was given. The financial competitiveness level of this innovation-driven enterprise was analyzed according to the influence factors and overall situations, and suggestions to improve the innovation-driven enterprise’s financial competitiveness were provided in a targeted way. Finally, a discussion was made on how to strengthen the financial competitiveness of the innovation-driven enterprise with respect to five aspects.

Study on Enterprise Competitive Intelligence Evaluation Based on Mixed Uncertain Attribute Group Decision-making

Enterprise competitive intelligence evaluation has the characteristics of uncertainty and group decision. It is significant to construct the evaluation model based on the mixed uncertain attribute group decision-making. In this paper, we reviewed the algorithms, order relations and distance measures of the main uncertain parameters. Based on mixed uncertain attribute group decision-making, prospect theory and VIKOR theory, we constructed the evaluation model. We put forward the processes including standardization, group integration, value measurement and ranking. An example analysis shows that the evaluation model can integrate a variety of uncertain indicators, comprehensively reflect the evaluation opinions of each expert, and reflect the decision-maker’s risk psychology and preferences. The proposed model can provide more scientific and consistent conclusions for the evaluation and selection of competitive intelligence of enterprises.

Application of Delphi-AHP-DEA-FCE Model in Competitiveness Evaluation of Sports Tourism Destination

Application of Delphi-AHP-DEA-FCE Model in Competitiveness Evaluation of Sports Tourism Destination

Optical Flow Estimation Based on the Frequency-Domain Regularization

Accurate optical flow estimation with the frequency-domain regularization is a challenging problem in computer vision. In this paper, we solve this issue by introducing a novel optical flow method related to the frequency domain that uses TV-wavelet regularization. Specifically, we regard TV-wavelet regularization as a filtering process. After wavelet transform for optical flow field, we firstly remove outliers by performing a threshold operation. Then, we make up for lost motion information (such as flow edges and important motion details) determined by these missing or damaged wavelet coefficients by adding TV-wavelet coefficients that are obtained from transform spectrum of the prior flow geometrical features, which are controlled by the image structures. By combining the advantages of total variation to recover geometric structures with the strengths of wavelet representation to remove outliers, the proposed method significantly outperforms the current frequency-domain optical flow methods in removing outliers, preserving sharp flow edges, and restoring important motion details. It also shows competitive optical flow evaluation results on the challenging MPI-Sintel, Kitti, and Middlebury datasets.

Pencegahan Stunting melalui Pelatihan Pemberian ASI Eksklusif dan Makanan Pendamping ASI (MP ASI)

PREVENTION OF STUNTING THROUGH EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING TRAINING AND ASI COMPLEMENTARY FOOD (MP ASI). Randugunting Hamlet is one of the hamlets that have the highest number of children under five in the area of Tamanmartani Village, Kalasan, Sleman, DIY. Meanwhile, parenting patterns that are less responsive and supportive in breastfeeding and breastfeeding are suspected to be factors that trigger nutritional health problems of children under five. It is due to the ignorance of parents and caregivers in providing exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding according to WHO standards. This situation is very high-risk accounts for the number of stunting cases in Indonesia. Especially in Sleman Regency, so that the Community Partnership Program Proposal Team conducts community empowerment activities. It is the form of training in the context of stunting prevention. The targets of this activity are pregnant women, mothers who have toddlers, and health cadres. The method of activities used includes the provision of health education, simulations, and training or practice through the MP ASI cooking competition and process evaluation. Increased knowledge and target skills in exclusive breastfeeding and MP ASI standard WHO is the output of this empowerment activity. Besides, the dissemination of events in the form of scientific publication products and training modules. In general, this empowerment activity can increase target knowledge and skills. The evaluation of the process shows the enthusiasm of the target in implementing the knowledge that the Proponent Team provided through health education and simulations. It hoped that this activity could be continue in other hamlets located in the Tamanmartani village area. It can contribute to preventing and reducing the number of stunting cases in Indonesia.

Chinese New Energy Vehicle Industry Competitiveness Evaluation

This paper uses the comprehensive index method and the analytic hierarchy process to evaluate the competitiveness index of Chinese new energy vechile (NEV) industry based on the data of NEV industry and experts in 2018. The results show that the international competitiveness of Chinese NEV industry in 2018 is basically the same as last year, and the competitiveness index ranks the third. The new support policies for NEVs are continuously introduced and the effectiveness of the policies has been promulgated to make the NEV industry develop at a high speed.

Research on Evaluation of Regional Economic Competitiveness Based on Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process

The evaluation of regional economic competitiveness plays an important role in the healthy development of regional economy. Based on the evaluation of current regional economic competitiveness, this paper proposes the use of fuzzy analytic hierarchy process to evaluate the regional economic competitiveness, and based on the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process, it faces the regional economic competitiveness evaluation indicators from the economic, social and ecological levels. The system is constructed and the specific method of regional economic competitiveness evaluation based on fuzzy analytic hierarchy process is studied.

METHODOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF ENTERPRISE COMPETITIVENESS MANAGEMENT

Introduction. Maintaining and strengthening the market position of enterprises makes it necessary to find ways to increase their competitiveness. One of them is to substantiate the evaluation characteristics of the overall competitive position of the enterprise and to create a system of managing the competitive state of the entity in the market of the entity, which necessitates the study, analysis and evaluation of competitiveness. At the enterprise level, competitiveness is an independent category that reflects the degree of realization of the goals of the enterprise in its interaction with the environment. At present, there is no commonly accepted definition of the concept of "competitiveness". A number of scholars interpret one entity using different terms and vice versa Modern science presents a wide range of methods for assessing competitiveness, but despite this, the process of modifying them and creating new options continues. Purpose. Development of theoretical foundations, scientific and methodological recommendations and practical tools for managing enterprise competitiveness. Method (methodology). The basis of research consists of general – scientific and specific scientific methods (economic – statistical, methods of strategic analysis and planning), traditional methods and techniques of economic analysis (tabular, comparison). To select and substantiate the enterprise's competitive strategy, a scientific approach is used, based on the separate definition of tactical, strategic competitiveness and competitiveness, which will allow the company to make sound management decisions in the conditions of competition. The factors used in describing the logic behind constructing segmentation of competitive strategies are the results of assessing the competitiveness and competitiveness of the enterprise, a comprehensive study of which allows to divide strategic competitiveness into a number of segments, correlated with each other in the form of a special matrix. Results. The processes of formation and management of enterprise competitiveness are investigated. The essence of the enterprise competitiveness and the specificity of its formation are determined. The classification of the types of competitiveness of the enterprise, which form the basis of methodological principles, is developed. Regardless of the intensity of competition for each business, it is necessary to develop an effective strategy that will outweigh the competitors. It is noted that such factors as accidental events, activity of state power structures and the degree of privatization of enterprises in this sector should be included in the system of determinants. The peculiarities of enterprise competitiveness management are determined on the basis of strategic approach.