scholarly journals Alternative Management Systems of Beef Cattle Manure for Reducing Nitrogen Loadings: A Case-Study Approach

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 574
Author(s):  
Yubin Wang ◽  
Suraj Ghimire ◽  
Jingjing Wang ◽  
Renjie Dong ◽  
Qian Li
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Effects ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Integrated Management ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Manure Management ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Nitrogen Loadings

Livestock manure is one of the main sources of agricultural nonpoint source pollution and poses a great threat to the environment and human health. Sustainable management of manure via recycling is an effective means to tackle the problem. Based on field interviews in China, multiple case studies were employed to investigate alternative manure management systems. Four conclusions arose. First, compost-based systems, product-based systems, substrate-based systems, and biogas-based systems were identified as four main types of manure management systems, with each possessing its success factors and risk factors. The adoption of a system was driven by various factors. Second, market-oriented operation was the dominant operation mechanism of all the manure management systems. Third, compared to direct application of manure to croplands, all the four manure management systems could reduce nitrogen loadings from livestock farms and lower their environmental effects. Among the systems, biogas-based systems could reduce nitrogen loadings to the greatest extent, followed by product-based systems and substrate-based systems, and then by compost-based systems. Lastly, integrated management of manure with mixed recycling systems is imperative for reducing its environmental effects, which can benefit from the increasing role of third-party entities in manure recycling. Policy implications were also discussed.

State of third party logistics providers in China

2014 ◽  
Vol 114 (9) ◽  
pp. 1322-1343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Albert Wee Kwan Tan ◽  
Zhao Yifei ◽  
Dali Zhang ◽  
Olli-Pekka Hilmola
Keyword(s):  
Success Factors ◽  
Southern China ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Logistics Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Global Trends

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify global trends in the third-party logistics (3PL) industry, and with that to find out where the opportunities and challenges lie, what the critical success factors are, and how companies can position themselves well in China. As there is currently very limited knowledge about the 3PL industry in China, this study also intends to shed light in this area. Design/methodology/approach – The study is conducted through focus group interviews with senior executives of leading 3PL companies in China followed by a survey with 70 logistics companies. Findings – The key strengths of the logistics industry in China include numerous factors such as good connectivity and new infrastructure, while its main weaknesses are a shortage of qualified staff and slow adoption of technologies. There are a number of concerns and issues raised, such as lack of qualified staff, oversupply of warehousing space in China, competition from the influx of foreign 3PL companies to China, and regulations on free trade zones, seaports and airports, all of which may have policy implications. Research limitations/implications – As most of the logistics companies in the study are located and dominating in the Eastern and Southern China, it may be useful to conduct similar study in the new emerging western and central regions of China for comparison. Practical implications – Managers and investors will appreciate the challenges and opportunities in logistics services in China and have a better insight into Chinese logistics development. Originality/value – While China has been viewed as a cost effective place for manufacturing, the logistical costs in China are still very high as compared to other developed countries. This research will highlight the key reasons for the high logistical cost in China.

Manure management and environmental effects

1987 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 109-116
Author(s):  
V. C. Nielsen
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Environmental Pollution ◽  
Environmental Effects ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Manure Management ◽  
Large Numbers ◽  
Pig Farms ◽  
Odour Dispersion

AbstractThe management of pig manures and slurries has not responded to the changes that have occurred in the development of pig farms. Management systems have remained unchanged despite the fact that the majority of pigs (64%) are kept on 10–3% of all pig units. The pressures of heavy applications of manures on restricted areas of land and the large numbers of animals kept in buildings has given rise to environmental pollution by odours and by contamination of water and of the soil.The cause of odour formation in buildings is discussed, together with the effects of dust on odour dispersion. Methods of reducing odours and the effect of straw on odour formation and slurry handling are discussed.Methods of controlling odours from buildings, stores and from manure applied to the land are reviewed and areas which need further research and development are proposed.Environmental pollution by manures and slurries of water and soils and measures to control pollution are reviewed.

New approaches to improving enterprise management systems using international models and standards in a digital transformation environment

2020 ◽  
pp. 24-29
Author(s):  
V.V. Silaeva ◽  
◽  
V.P. Semenov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Integrated Management ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
International Standards ◽  
System Model ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Enterprise Management ◽  
Integrated Management System ◽  
New Approaches ◽  
Iso 31000

The relevance of creating integrated management systems for enterprises in a digital transformation environment is proved. New approaches to improving the management system in accordance with the new European excellence model (EFQM 2020) and international standards for achieving sustainable success and risk management are described. Approach to the development of integrated management system model based on the new EFQM 2020 model and international standards such as ISO 9004:2018 and ISO 31000:2018 is offered.

Manure Management Systems-Iowa Dairy Producer Surveys

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenn A. Bentley ◽  
Leo L. Timms ◽  
Larry F. Tranel ◽  
Ron A. Lenth
Keyword(s):  
Management Systems ◽  
Manure Management

Matters of geoportal interfaces designing

2019 ◽  
Vol 944 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-56
Author(s):  
S.A. Yamashkin ◽  
A.A. Yamashkin ◽  
O.A. Zarubin
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Data ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Data Management Systems ◽  
Web Interfaces ◽  
Graphical Interfaces ◽  
Spatial Data Management ◽  
Software Modules ◽  
Cross Platform

The article is devoted to a detailed analysis of the problem of designing graphic geoportal interfaces. The authors formulated the basic points for solving problems in this field, having given the rationale and detailed description of each of them. The emphasis is made on the flexible arrangement of the design and development of interfaces, aiming at the future realities, at the human centricity of the interface design process, at the need for cross-platform adaptive web interfaces, at the preference to use proprietary and third-party software modules over the implementation of spatial data management systems. Lists of basic functional and quality requirements for graphical interfaces of geoportals are given. The geoportal “Natural and cultural heritage of Mordovia” is presented as an illustrative example of the various implementation of graphical user web interfaces. An experimental assessment of the effectiveness of measures to improve geoportal graphical interfaces is given. It is shown that properly over-thought interfaces of geoportal systems can contribute to solving various kinds of problems in many fields.

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