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Naval Research Logistics (NRL), EarlyView.ABSTRACT This paper examines the impacts of Volume‐Based Procurement (VBP) policies on pharmaceutical supply chains, with a focus on the strategic behaviors of manufacturers. VBP aims to reduce costs and stabilize supplies by centralizing procurement through competition based on volumes and prices.
Nani Zhou, Tong Wang, Guohua Wan
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Epistemic opacity in Antarctic science: Unknowing the last frontier
People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Antarctica is facing intensifying pressures from climate change, industrial fishing, tourism and renewed geopolitical competition, even as scientific activity on the continent reaches unprecedented levels. We argue that this proliferation of research often fails to deliver the integrated, policy‐relevant knowledge needed for precautionary ...
Virginia Morandini, Álvaro Soutullo
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The rise of a new competitive intelligence: need of real-time competitive intelligence and the impact on decision-making [PDF]
, 2019 Dissertation presented as the partial requirement for obtaining a Master's degree in Information Management, specialization in Knowledge Management and Business IntelligenceIn a highly turbulent competitive environment, organisations are increasingly ...
Gundersen, Sofie Hildal
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Path‐Based Deep Reinforcement Learning for On‐Board Routing in Satellite Constellation Networks
International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Efficient usage of available network resources is a crucial factor for broadband services in interconnected satellite constellations. To meet required quality of service standards under heavy network loads, it is essential to optimize traffic distribution among the intersatellite links. To address this challenge, we propose an adaptive traffic
Manuel M. H. Roth +4 more
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Assessing scenarios on the future of work [PDF]
, 2008 In this paper will be discussed different types of scenarios and the aims for using scenarios. Normaly they are being used by organisations due to the need to anticipate processes, to support policy-making and to understand the complexities of relations.
Moniz, António Brandão
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Science Education, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This article is based on a study that examines the practices and perspectives of selected educational actors in Kalimantan, Indonesia, on climate change education. The region is highly affected by climate crises and holds global relevance for mitigation due to its tropical forests and peatlands.
Carla Hermanussen, Saritha Kittie Uda
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WORKING PAPERS IN STRATEGIC FORESIGHT
Chapters and Authors: 1. Τεχνολογική Κυριαρχία και Γεωπολιτική Ισχύς: Η Μετατόπιση της Παγκόσμιας Ισορροπίας έως το 2035 Author: Μεγαρίτης Γεώργιος 2. Η Ενεργειακή Μετάβαση προς Ανανεώσιμες Πηγές και οι Επιπτώσεις στη Γεωπολιτική Author: Παππάς Γεώργιος 3.
Pliatsidis, Andreas Christos +3 more
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Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study presents an analysis of the literature on artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and internet of things (IoT) for the sustainable development of the service industry of freight transport and logistics service providers (LSPs).
Roberto Cerchione +2 more
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Education for Problems of Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The Cynefin framework for decision‐making categorizes problem environments into simple (known knowns), complicated (known unknowns), complex (unknown unknowns), and chaotic (unknowables). Simple and complicated problem environments enable best and good solutions, but complex and chaotic problem environments require emergent and novel solutions.
Abbas Ziafati Bafarasat
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Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study examines how Hofstede's cultural dimensions shape national progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Focusing on Individualism (IDV) and Long‐Term Orientation (LTO), it compares France and South Korea, which differ substantially in their cultural profiles.
Jung Kee Hong
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