Open Access Conference Proceedings

Abstract: All forms of transport in each country are regulated by the relevant regulations. Road transport is also subject to appropriate legal regulations. [..] Read more

Abstract: In recent years, the concept of Industry 4.0, called the fourth industrial revolution, has become increasingly popular. Application of automation, data exchange, cloud computing and the Internet of Things can transfer enterprises into a new reality and give an unprecedented greater opportunity to effectively compete with current market moguls and gain competitive advantage on the market. [..] Read more

Abstract: The article characterizes Lean Management and Six Sigma, two methods for improving processes. The combination of Lean and Six Sigma brings benefits for companies applying this method. [..] Read more

Abstract: Concerns about the marginalization of Europe in world production prompted the development of the concept of Industry 4.0, which will allow highly developed countries to regain the status of leaders in industrialization. As part of the proposed concept, which is to form the basis of the fourth industrial revolution, it is planned to closely connect physical objects with the information network. [..] Read more

Abstract: The aim of the article is to analyze the implementation costs of innovative technologies supporting warehouse processes and to show their impact on the improvement of warehouse processes in the area of order picking. The research focused on a sample costs simulation of the following systems: Pick-by-Light, Pick-by-Point, Pick-by-Frame, Pick-by-Voice, Pick-Radar, whose cost depends mainly on the type of warehouse in which the system is to be used and on the number of employees operating the equipment. [..] Read more

Abstract: The issue of international, illegal trade in wild fauna and flora is important, still valid, but extremely complex. It is a growing problem for the whole world. [..] Read more

Abstract: Labelling collective cartons of food products is crucial element that is often neglected in industry. Labels have to meet the requirements of food law, specificity of the company, requirements typical for this sector, the chain of supply and the demands of individual customers – retail companies. [..] Read more

Abstract: The paper presents an example of a storage system that was designed applying the logistics principles. The process of designing a storage system includes the application of design logistics systems. [..] Read more

Abstract: An important contribution for the enterprise is an analysis of the supply chain and market in the area of outsourcing of logistics activities. The paper presents the determination of suitable ways of its application in the selected enterprise. [..] Read more

Abstract: The constant evolution of the Internet brings with itself changes in business communication with customers and in the distribution ways of products to customers. Nowadays, e-shop sales are in the forefront of all sales which puts higher demands on supply chains. [..] Read more

Abstract: The aim of each company is, among other things, to manage logistic processes. It is therefore crucial for companies to identify where the risk is, how large it is, how it can affect the activities, process, organization, and what measures need to be taken to eliminate or at least reduce the risk to an acceptable level. [..] Read more

Abstract: The paper aims to present new technologies used in retail logistics. Firstly, it focuses on an identification of risks associated with retail logistics. [..] Read more

Abstract: An important problem of Polish common courts is their recognized delay, that is, the excessive duration of court proceedings. Most non-value activities involve court secretariats, which suggests that solutions to the problem of excessively long proceedings should be sought precisely in this area. [..] Read more

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to illustrate the functional and economic difficulties which cheap China import packages have caused to postal services of receiving countries. This aim is reached by a case study from Finish postal logistics environment.. [..] Read more

Abstract: Metallurgical production is based on the use of a wider range of technological processes, but also on a large number of input raw materials. The current highly competitive environment also brings considerable demands on the optimization of all partial processes and operations. [..] Read more

Abstract: The paper presents a genetic algorithm being used for production scheduling in a real-life small batch and multi assortment production company in Poland. The algorithm has been implemented in an already functioning scheduling module of an ERP system. [..] Read more

Abstract: Automotive industry, more specifically manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (CZ-NACE 29), is one of the most important sectors of the manufacturing industry both in the European Union and the Czech Republic. In 2014, the total waste generated in the EU-28 by all economic activities and households amounted to 2,503 million tons [1]; 21% of the annual industrial waste production can be attributed to the manufacturing industry. [..] Read more

Abstract: The study presents the importance of cereal production in Poland. A diagram of the supply chain in agribusiness was presented. [..] Read more

Abstract: A great deal of research claims that Industry 4.0 is the future form of industrial development. By contrast, managers of Czech companies claim that their processes are not ready for this conception. [..] Read more

Abstract: The purpose of the article is to investigate artificial neural network ANN use in due-date assignment DDA for standard products in the real-life small batch and multi assortment make-to-order production company. The research was conducted with the historical data and resulted in the ANN aided DDA encoded into the company ERP system. [..] Read more