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  EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF CSP’S INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE IN TODAY’S HIGHLY COMPETITIVE MARKET

  The telecommunications sector has been developing rapidly in the last few years. Under the conditions of growing competition and imposing new regulatory frameworks by institutions, telecom operators are increasingly implementing innovative approaches to attract new users. The purpose of this study is to present the Operations Support System and ... The telecommunications sector has been developing rapidly in the last few years. Under the conditions of growing competition and imposing new regulatory frameworks by institutions, telecom operators are increasingly implementing innovative approaches to attract new users. The purpose of this study is to present the Operations Support System and Business Support Systems (BSS/BSS) as one of the most important components of the modern telecommunications business in an information and connected society. In order to achieve this goal, the author considered the following tasks: defining the ‘networked’ or ‘connected’ society and the factors for its emergence; briefly analyzing the telecom business in Bulgaria; presenting the main functions of the OSS/BSS systems and the business processes they automate; revealing the major problems and challenges to OSS/BSS systems when launching new services on the market and introducing new technological solutions. The research thesis can be defined as follows: modern telecom business could not have competitive advantages without well-functioning and market-adapted OSS/BSS systems

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  OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPLEMENTING REVERSE LOGISTICS IN BULGARIA

  The study aims to reveal the opportunities of implementing reverse logistics in enterprises in Bulgaria. In order to achieve the aim, the following tasks are defined: to clarify the nature of concepts; to adapt and implement the methodology for studying the implementation of reverse logistics in enterprises; to determine the degree of importance ... The study aims to reveal the opportunities of implementing reverse logistics in enterprises in Bulgaria. In order to achieve the aim, the following tasks are defined: to clarify the nature of concepts; to adapt and implement the methodology for studying the implementation of reverse logistics in enterprises; to determine the degree of importance of reverse logistics; to conduct a graphic and correlation analysis of long-term objectives and clarify the role of reverse logistics in the strategy for development of enterprises; to identify and analyze the motives and barriers to the implementation of reverse logistics. The main thesis is that the implementation of reverse logistics in Bulgarian enterprises is not a priority in the objectives and strategies of top management due to existing external and internal barriers, and in future it will be treated as an opportunity for more efficient use of resources invested and for achieving sustainable growth. The results show that the surveyed subjects cannot precisely define the role of reverse logistics for achieving their long-term objectives and this affects the development of their strategy. The motives for implementing reverse logistics in Bulgarian enterprises are divided into three groups – social, marketing and resultant motives, and the main external barriers are ‘lack of tax incentives’ and ‘administrative obstacles by institutions’. The leading internal barrier is ‘insufficient commitment of management’

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  STUDYING THE OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS FOR MASTER’S DEGREE FULL-TIME STUDENTS’ TRAINING AND RESEARCH

  This study is focused on examining the opportunities for improving the conditions for Master’s degree full-time students’ research and the prospects for future wider inclusion of that component in the training. Preserving and developing the position of D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics on the market of Master’s degree educational products requires ... This study is focused on examining the opportunities for improving the conditions for Master’s degree full-time students’ research and the prospects for future wider inclusion of that component in the training. Preserving and developing the position of D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics on the market of Master’s degree educational products requires constant research and use of different options for improving the quality of the elements of the educational process. Researching the opportunities for future broader integration of students’ research in their training is a prerequisite for improving competitiveness in the future. The sustainability of the research results is guaranteed by introducing the results, ideas and suggestions in science, practice and teaching process. First, the theoretical research in the provision of Master’s degree educational products/services is complemented. Second, particular measures for improving the equipment and infrastructure used for training are implemented. Third, possible solutions are offered for better integrating the research of Master’s degree full-time students to the overall process of their training