Browsing by Author "Akkartal, G.R."

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An Analysis of Alternative Energy Sources and Applications in Maritime Transportation with a Strategic Management Approach
(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2024) Mizrak, F.; Akkartal, G.R.
The integration of alternative energy sources in maritime transportation is in line with operational and green strategies that aim to promote sustainability and reduce the negative impacts of transportation on the environment. In this perspective, the purpose of the study is to illustrate the severity of the carbon emission as a result of maritime activities and analyze the current applications to reduce the negative effects on the environment adapting operational and green strategies benefiting from the recent studies in literature. Studies on the use of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind on ships and alternative energy sources such as onshore energy are examined in order to reduce fuel consumption and minimize exhaust gas emissions. Current information on the use of alternative energy systems in ship technology is given. In addition, it is aimed to contribute to the future predictions of the maritime industry by addressing new generation ship designs and projects within the strategic management framework. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.
Operational Efficiency and Competitiveness in the Global Logistics Industry: An Examination of Human Resources Management Strategies
(IGI Global, 2024) Akkartal, G.R.; Mizrak, F.
The logistics industry, with its inherent complexities and dynamic challenges, relies heavily on strategic human resources management (HRM) practices to optimize workforce potential and navigate the multifaceted demands of the global market. Utilizing the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (Fuzzy AHP) as a decision-making tool, the research aims to unravel the intricate relationship between these strategies and the dynamic logistics sector. Employing a hybrid methodology that integrates an extensive literature review, insights from expert interviews with HR specialists in the Turkish logistics sector, the study examines how logistics companies optimize efficiency and competitiveness while navigating uncertainties. The findings highlight the foundational importance of talent acquisition, emphasizing innovative recruitment, targeted training, and empowerment. performance management takes center stage, emphasizing the critical role of aligning key performance indicators, maintaining a continuous feedback loop, and implementing recognition and rewards programs. © 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved.