Иновационният дефицит и енергийната интензивност като бариери пред устойчивостта на веригите на доставки в България
Innovation Deficit and Energy Intensity: Structural Barriers to Sustainable Supply Chains in Bulgaria

Author(s): Shteryo Nozharov, Petya Nozharova-Koralova
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, Business Economy / Management, Sociology, Evaluation research, Transport / Logistics
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: innovation deficit; energy intensity; supply chains
Summary/Abstract: This study argues that the sustainability of supply chains in Bulgaria is strongly influenced by two structural factors – the innovation deficit and the high energy intensity of the economy. The analysis employs primary statistical data to assess the impact of the innovation deficit and high energy intensity on the competitiveness potential and the integration of Bulgarian producers into European and global supply chains. The results reveal a limited innovation capacity, reflected in the low number of patent applications, the weak share of high-technology exports, and the insufficient degree of technological transformation. At the same time, the high levels of energy and carbon intensity make Bulgarian enterprises vulnerable within the framework of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme.

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