The Knowledge Management Landscape in the Greek Coal Mining Industry

IF 1.5 4区工程技术 Q3 METALLURGY & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Pub Date : 2024-03-16 DOI:10.1007/s42461-024-00958-8

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Coal mining operations are large-scale, long-term frameworks of high complexity. Mining organizations accumulate, develop, and leverage knowledge from diverse scientific and technological fields as a result of these operations. Both practical experience and existing literature indicate that knowledge management (KM) methods within the mining industry primarily target solving immediate technical challenges and operational requirements. However, they are not commonly regarded as strategic tools to enhance the performance and competitiveness of mining companies. Empirical evidence from the Greek mining industry suggests that the management of available knowledge is intricate, less effective, and dysfunctional. This paper presents a methodology based on the principles of quantitative research (QNR), collaboratively conducted with a group of mining experts, to assess the KM landscape in the Greek mining industry. The methodology involves a structured data collection framework using questionnaires, subsequent statistical analysis, a discussion on critical methodological aspects, and an interpretation of results focusing on key aspects useful for planners and designers of KM systems in the mining industry. Finally, the paper concludes by summarizing the methodology’s outcomes and proposing further perspectives for research.

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希腊煤矿业的知识管理格局

摘要煤矿开采是一项大规模、长期、高度复杂的工作。采矿组织在运营过程中会积累、开发和利用来自不同科技领域的知识。实践经验和现有文献都表明，采矿业的知识管理（KM）方法主要以解决眼前的技术挑战和运营需求为目标。然而，这些方法并未被普遍视为提高矿业公司业绩和竞争力的战略工具。来自希腊采矿业的经验证据表明，现有知识的管理错综复杂、效率较低、功能失调。本文介绍了一种基于定量研究（QNR）原则的方法，该方法是与一组采矿专家合作开展的，旨在评估希腊采矿业的知识管理状况。该方法包括使用调查问卷的结构化数据收集框架、随后的统计分析、对关键方法论方面的讨论，以及对结果的解释，重点是对采矿业知识管理系统的规划者和设计者有用的关键方面。最后，本文总结了该方法的成果，并提出了进一步的研究视角。

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Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Materials Science-Materials Chemistry

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期刊介绍： The aim of this international peer-reviewed journal of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) is to provide a broad-based forum for the exchange of real-world and theoretical knowledge from academia, government and industry that is pertinent to mining, mineral/metallurgical processing, exploration and other fields served by the Society. The journal publishes high-quality original research publications, in-depth special review articles, reviews of state-of-the-art and innovative technologies and industry methodologies, communications of work of topical and emerging interest, and other works that enhance understanding on both the fundamental and practical levels.