This paper presents a framework of employee skills and competencies useful for developing occupational profiles employees companies transitioning towards Industry 4.0. The consists discussion the theoretical practical parts case studies. portion was created on basis review scientific literature research studies regarding in ongoing fourth industrial revolution. part focuses profile an 4.0 Operator (O4.0) from creativity innovativeness point view. link between study analysis general building...

For the past decade, Industry 4.0 has become basis for building competitive advantage business operations. The key technologies of are implemented in enterprises various industries. This paper focuses on presenting results research influence concept operations that implementing smart manufacturing (SM) projects. analyses following areas projects enterprises' operations: productivity, agility and speed, quality, competitiveness enterprise value, profitability, staff reduction, delivery...

The European steel industry is experiencing new challenges related to the market situation and climate policy. Experience from period of pandemic restrictions effects Russia’s armed invasion Ukraine has given many countries a basis for including along with raw materials (coke, iron ore, electricity) in economic security products (CRMA). Steel needed infrastructure construction development as well material other industries (without steel, factories will not produce cars, machinery, ships,...

The article presents an analysis of the statistical relationship between determinants and barriers to development renewable energy sources (RESs) in macroeconomic system source consumption individual European Union countries. considers four key categories RES Union: political, administrative, grid infrastructural, socioeconomic. work is based on publicly available historical data from reports, Eurostat, Eclareon Policy Monitoring Database. empirical includes all 27 countries belonging Union....

This paper explores ways to save energy in households with prosumers who generate using photovoltaic panels and heat pumps. On the basis of a literature analysis, we formulated research gap case behaviors prosumers. is important due growing demand for transitions countries toward renewable sources. The role economy as they ensure independence cost savings. main purpose this understand examine differences between users systems A sample 326 Polish prosumer was selected CAWI method order obtain...

The publication presents heat and electricity management in the Polish steel industry. paper is based on actual data consumption intensity by processes industry Poland Industry 4.0 conditions. Two production are used Poland: EAF Electric Arc Furnace BOF Basic Oxygen Furnace. analysis an of to characterise shows that technology always more intensive intensive. On basis conducted analysis, it can be concluded pro-environmental innovations should first aim reduce BOF. An for period 2004–2020...

The global energy crisis, which began in 2021 due to the extraordinary economic recovery after pandemic and intensified Russia’s invasion of Ukraine February 2022, has changed conditions management, paying more attention efficiency. Natural gas prices have reached record levels and, consequently, so electricity some markets. Oil their highest level since 2008. Higher contributed sharply increased inflation. Households are again becoming interested buying coal as a source heat. High pushed...

The Green Deal, a cornerstone of the European Union’s climate goals, sets out to achieve substantial 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared 1990 levels. EU’s decarbonization strategies revolve around three pivotal avenues. First, there is focus on enhancing energy efficiency and decreasing intensity economies. Second, concerted efforts are made diminish reliance fossil fuels, particularly within industrial sectors. Lastly, deliberate push augment share renewable sources...

Renewable energy sources (RESs) offer key transformative potential from a societal point of view due to their modularity and ability generate at the local level, allowing for development grassroots democratic participatory initiatives. The paper aims share insights into processes creating RES cooperatives in Poland. One first be established Upper Silesian region Poland was cooperative (EC) “Our Energy”. This study presents an in-depth empirical analysis community-based renewable cooperative....

This paper introduces an innovative model designed to predict the optimal product prototype within framework of sustainable development. The takes into account both quality and environmental impact throughout entire life cycle product, with a specific focus on light electric vehicles. By incorporating customer expectations using Weighted Sum Model, assesses vehicle based importance various criteria. Employing evaluations guided by Pareto-Lorenz rule, for prototypes is modeled. resulting...

The steel sector is crucial for the national economy of Poland and global economy. In response to challenges market need increase sector’s competitiveness, a number actions have been taken energy efficiency production. Based on synthesis literature our own research, we describe issues related Industry 4.0 concept. main aim this paper identify trends in enterprises, especially those that focus increasing production processes, make recommendations investment policy Polish era 4.0. To achieve...

Digital technologies enable companies to build cyber-physical systems (CPS) in Industry 4.0. In the increasingly popular concept of 4.0, an important research topic is application digital technology industry, and particular specific industry sectors. The aim this paper present tools used steel Poland on its way full digitalisation that needed for development consists two parts: a literature review practical analysis. provides background information about using Poland. was prepared based...

There are more and talks in the community of scientists business practitioners about new challenges for industry connection with fourth industrial revolution. Industry 4.0 is result development cyber-physical generation systems as part sets areas change sphere production management but also exerts an impact on various aspects society’s life. It a transformational challenge enterprises present age. economic studies at macroeconomic level microeconomic level. Scientists discuss essence change,...

The main aim of the manuscript is identification key research problems in field sustainable development, era implementing Industry 4.0 concept. presents results bibliometric analysis subject: “Sustainable 4.0”. was realized three segments: Sustainability, and Sustainable 4.0. In analysis, following databases were used: Web Science (WoS), Scopus, Google Scholar. purpose to outline dynamics publications categories: citation, author, country, type document, science field, area. review sources...

This paper presents an analysis of the volume steel production in Poland during COVID-19 crisis first half 2020 comparison to financial initiated US period 2007–2008, whose effects, form a large decrease production, were seen 2009 Poland. A is also made periods prosperity 2004, 2007, and 2017 (when there was good economic situation market Poland). The selection time period—the 2020—was based on emergence new economy, which lockdown. aim determine impact (volume production) performed could...

The publication presents a picture of modern steelworks that is evolving from 3.0 to 4.0. paper was created on the basis secondary sources information (desk research). entire concerns emerging opportunities for development steel producers Industry 4.0 and changes already implemented in plants. collected shows support environment sector (EU programs), levels evolution mills, along with areas change industry investment projects. work consists theoretical part based literature review practical...

In recent years, there has been dynamic changes in the industrial environment as a result of further innovations called Industry 4.0 (I.4.0), especially field digital technology and manufacturing. Despite numerous examples implementation enterprises, is no general framework for with detailed schedule. Researching ways implementing still current unexplored area research. The main aim paper to present concept theoretical based on selected schedules implementation. was information from...

Leadership competencies are of crucial importance in every organisation as to a large extent they determine its success. This is especially evident the time Industry 4.0. Given this fact, aim our paper examine relationship between leadership and 4.0 effectiveness. The heat power plants industry was chosen subject research. fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fs/QCA) used research method. It enabled us not only analyse particular variables, competences, typical statistical relations...

This study examines various leadership competency shortages, such as shortages in strategic perspective; critical analysis and self-vision; managing resources, communication, achieving results; empowering developing teams; self-awareness intuitiveness; sensitivity—all of which influence problems with 4.0 effectiveness. The effectiveness was assessed the article relation to style its relevance Industry 4.0. data sample considered 86 small- medium-sized manufacturing enterprises Poland. used a...

The analyses presented in the publication allowed, on basis of data collected, development an econometric model for Polish steel industry from point view relationship between heat and energy management production process. developed is main novelty paper. objective study was to develop Poland’s economy. following research questions were raised: Is there describing consumption (intensity) Poland relation economy? What are relations intensity prices Poland? How might current crisis affect...

This article is based on the findings of a longitudinal study examining behavior Polish e-consumers. A series methodically planned and executed surveys was conducted to elucidate evolution online consumer over past decade. The objective this diagnose changes in selected types e-consumers from Generations X Y last decade, link them concept sustainable consumption. 2020 employed sample possessing attributes similar 2010 research study, maintaining distribution terms gender, education, age....

The paper outlines the methodology employed for desk-based research, which involved gathering and analyzing empirical data on energy heating consumption in Polish small consumer sector. Secondary sources, including reports, documents, scientific publications, public statistics, were utilized to ensure a comprehensive understanding of subject matter. research ensured acquisition examination reliable extensive regarding heat among consumers Poland. study investigated trends hard coal,...

This research aims to enhance the nutritional value of gluten-free bread by incorporating a diverse range components, including additives with beneficial effects on human health, e.g., dietary fibers. The was focused improving texture, taste, and content products creating new recipes novel biological additives. goal develop less than 3 ppm gluten that can be eaten people suffering from sensitivity. physical chemical properties rice, corn, green buckwheat, chickpea, amaranth, plantain flours...

This paper examines business model implementations in three leading European smart cities: London, Amsterdam, and Berlin. Through a systematic literature review comparative analysis, the study identifies analyzes various models employed these urban contexts. The findings reveal diverse array of models, including public–private partnerships, build–operate–transfer arrangements, performance-based contracts, community-centric innovation hubs, revenue-sharing outcome-based financing, asset...