Third Issue of the Applied Business and Economics Journal

We are pleased to present the third issue of the Applied Business and Economics Journal.We live in a world rapidly changing due to the technological revolution, yet at the same time increasingly complex and unstable.On the one hand, this constantly creates new opportunities for development and increased efficiency at the level of both companies and national economies.On the other, instead of the harmonious cooperation we expected in the 21st century, we constantly encounter new challenges.The main goal of our journal is a holistic view on development challenges and opportunities.These are sometimes local and sectoral in nature, and sometimes global, common to the entire world.In our journal, we strive to combine knowledge of economics and management with the practice of business operations worldwide.In this issue, we present articles from various parts of the world, covering various economic sectors and types of business.The common denominator of all the articles is an analysis of emerging opportunities and challenges, as well as the methods by which businesses can address them.The first article addresses the issue of gender equality, understood in the context of women's chances of success in advancing to management positions.Although this issue is widely discussed, there is no consensus on the decisive factors.Moreover, these factors can vary significantly across countries and corporate cultures.Through a review of literature and quantitative research, the Authors analyze the situation in Spain, presenting recommendations aimed at helping women overcome barriers to their careers.As they note, albeit each woman's path to success is unique, common traits such as goal orientation, adaptability, and strong communication skills are crucial.The next two articles address the issue of optimizing management in response to changes in the global economy.The first concerns the impact of supply chain efficiency on the functioning of the agri-food industry in Indonesia.