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  Barriers in Implementing Reverse Logistics in Bulgaria

  The present paper attempts to identify the main barriers in implementing reverse logistics in Bulgarian manufacturing and commercial enterprises. After the theoretical literature review, nine barriers are displayed. Based on a survey, the barriers are ranked according to respondents’ opinions. Barriers in implementing reverse logistics and the ... The present paper attempts to identify the main barriers in implementing reverse logistics in Bulgarian manufacturing and commercial enterprises. After the theoretical literature review, nine barriers are displayed. Based on a survey, the barriers are ranked according to respondents’ opinions. Barriers in implementing reverse logistics and the degree of importance of its implementation in enterprises are submitted by means of two-dimensional distribution. The next stage of analysis is connected with the study of relationship and direction of influence among the variables. The results show that the reverse logistics is essential for the implementation of more environmentally friendly manufacturing and trade but barriers are relatively irresistible. The reasons for this have their roots in the government policy and non-engagement of managers to problems that can be solved through reverse logistics.

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  Insolvency as a Crisis Financial Position in the Enterprise: Symptoms, Factors and Stages of Development

  As a result of the increasing number of enterprises, which have initiated insolvency proceedings in the recent years, the problem of improving the diagnosis of the insolvency of enterprises acquires the key importance for the stability of the economy (becomes a matter of great). This study presents the factors, symptoms and stages of insolvency ... As a result of the increasing number of enterprises, which have initiated insolvency proceedings in the recent years, the problem of improving the diagnosis of the insolvency of enterprises acquires the key importance for the stability of the economy (becomes a matter of great). This study presents the factors, symptoms and stages of insolvency development as a crisis financial position in the enterprise and on this basis it approach a methodology for diagnosing the disease „insolvency“. The study identifies three meanings of insolvency and brings out its characteristic features. The risk factors triggering the development process of financial insolvency are divided into two types: internal and external. The article outputs, identifies and formulates four stages, characterizing the development of financial insolvency, each of which is characterized by certain symptoms.

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  Study of Competitive Advantages of Residential Properties

  The study analyzes and compares the indicators characterizing the competitive advantages of residential properties in two regions of the country – the north and south-central region. The main criteria for the selection of the two regions are the average living area per occupant, the structure of the buildings, the location of both regions and the ... The study analyzes and compares the indicators characterizing the competitive advantages of residential properties in two regions of the country – the north and south-central region. The main criteria for the selection of the two regions are the average living area per occupant, the structure of the buildings, the location of both regions and the number of counties therein. Subject of analysis are the residential properties in the northern and southern central region and the counties therein – Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo, Razgrad, Ruse, Silistra, Kardzhali, Pazardzhik, Plovdiv, Smolyan, and Haskovo. The study is focused on following indicators: price and quality (range) of residential properties, characterizing their competitive advantages. The time period of the study is from 2010 to 2014. The study analyzes the impact of individual factors of micro and macroenvironment on the market and the competitive advantages of residential property.