Open Access Conference Proceedings

Abstract: Business success is based, among other things, on the ability to manage the company and to affect own position in the networks structures of the supplier-customer relations. Internal, but especially external processes, situated among company and its suppliers have an important role in optimization of business environment. [..] Read more

Abstract: The main purpose of this paper is to analyze the consistency of performance indicators related to logistics processes in the selected manufacturing company. Research explores two basic areas: 1) which performance indicators are applied in measuring and assessing logistics processes and 2) how are defined attributes of performance indicators, which should create a consistent system for measuring and evaluating performance. [..] Read more

Abstract: Article deals with research in field of automatic identification by selected components through radio-frequency identification technology (RFID) in conjunction with automotive industry. The aim of our research was to identify all RFID identifiers placed on selected components and to localize position floodlights, which was stored on pallet. [..] Read more

Abstract: Resilience strategy can be implemented in a passive and active way. The passive one refers to concentrating on protecting the supply chain against the threats occurring in the environment. [..] Read more

Abstract: The philosophy of kaizen is derived from the Toyota Production System (TPS). In Japanese kaizen means "continuous improvements" or "change for the betterment”. [..] Read more

Abstract: Lean Logistics concept is a very useful method to gain a competitive advantage and achieve profitability in the global environment. The paper deals with the situation of using Lean Logistics concept in the Czech engineering companies. [..] Read more

Abstract: This paper describes the principle and calculation of combined model of forecasting, describes also the choice of methods for calculation, which should be used in the model, examples of forecasts creations by using historic time series of two types of magnesite sales in a big mining company in Slovakia. The resulted forecast is compared with well-known and widely used ARIMA model and finally the forecasts are compared with the real sale.. [..] Read more

Abstract: The article describes cost problem of managing the production process. It demonstrates that decision problems implied creation of risk factors and are also the source of costs for the enterprise. [..] Read more

Abstract: The paper is an analysis of relations between root-causes of delays and their duration. The article is based on data gathered during a case study research in a small batch production company based in Silesia district in Poland. [..] Read more

Abstract: Systemic approach allows to see the production enterprise as a complex system of production and auxiliary facilities. In process approach, manufacturing makes the stream of materials flow through individual production cells in a mixed (serial - parallel) system, in a discreet way (in steps). [..] Read more

Abstract: The survey deals with factors of the customer decision-making process by choosing Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers in the Czech Republic market. While applying factors by other relevant research studies focusing on the decision-making process of customers in the Asian, Australian and American market, the research monitor factors characteristic for the Czech customers. [..] Read more

Abstract: The article deals with safety in warehouses. The article focuses on work safety for drivers of handling equipment and compliance to technological procedures for loading goods onto shelves. [..] Read more

Abstract: The desire to create of sustainable transport in urban areas requires knowledge from the municipal government of the needs of local business entities in the supply of goods in the city centre. This article presents a proposal to amend certain legal acts in order to improve the strategy of sustainable transport in urban areas in the supply of goods in the city centres. [..] Read more

Abstract: Distribution logistics covers all warehouse and transport movements of goods from producer to customer, and related information and control activities which are realized through distribution channels. Within these channels, there is predominantly a physical distribution which can be understood as a subsystem of distribution including all operations related with the physical movement of distributed goods. [..] Read more

Abstract: The main purpose of this case study is to identify processes of knowledge management, information and communication technology (ICT) support, and reverse logistics and relations between them in a studied enterprise. Moreover, this study attempts to describe approaches and methods used for performance evaluation of identified processes. [..] Read more

Abstract: Current body of research presents many factors, which influence the performance of reverse logistic; however the attention payed to the different factors, as demonstrated by number of existing research papers, varies very much. Process management, its tools and its maturity level belong to the group that is under-researched. [..] Read more

Abstract: Customer satisfaction represents one of the main drivers of reverse logistics management besides other financial and nonfinancial reasons of interest to engage in managing reverse flows. Customer satisfaction thus should be also one of the performance effects or outcomes of reverse logistics management. [..] Read more

Abstract: The article deals with possibilities of creating system for support the activities of logistics systems. This system would serve as a means for decision support. [..] Read more

Abstract: This article describes one of the possibilities ways of rationalization of goods allocation in the wholesale warehouse. The proposal of new goods allocation was provided by the ABC analysis of goods assortment. [..] Read more

Abstract: Inventories are a factor that significantly affects competitiveness of any manufacturing enterprise. Manufacturing companies should protect inventories against unexpected fluctuations in their consumption and deliveries and thus promote the continuous nature of the production process. [..] Read more