Open Access Conference Proceedings

Abstract: The paper describes the application of SMED methodology in a chosen enterprise dealing with production of deep drawn steel parts for automotive industry. Acronym SMED stands for Single Minute Exchange of Die. [..] Read more

Abstract: Logistical support of military contingents participating in operations conducted outside the country is complicated and creates a number of difficulties. In addition, these operations are conducted in the different places in the world, usually far away from the country. [..] Read more

Abstract: Quantitative forecasting methods based on the time series analysis have been most widely used in short-term demand forecasting thanks to the facts that they do not place high demands on time and finances, and that they are highly objective compared to qualitative forecasting methods. However, the success of demand forecasting depends on many other factors that are rarely mentioned in the literature. [..] Read more

Abstract: The basic prerequisite for building long-term relationships between suppliers and customers is the convenience of cooperation for all participating subjects. The benefits arising in relation to the sacrifices incurred, however, can always be assessed only by the recipient, based on the subjective perception of the value obtained. [..] Read more

Abstract: The loyalty of customers in the current market environment is vital for businesses. Loyalty is enhanced by all activities and tools that increase the size of the customer perceived value, making customers interested in closer cooperation and strengthening their emotional ties to the company. [..] Read more

Abstract: This paper presents the results of the primary research, which aimed to select areas where it would be suitable to look for a way how to deepen mutual relations among selected distribution chain members on the car oil market to make the total value for all the involved parties grow. The research succeeded both in mapping of the current situation in mutual cooperation among manufacturers, distributors, and garages in the areas of development, production, distribution, and sale of car oils, and in identifying significant opportunities for future improvements and optimization. [..] Read more

Abstract: Nowadays turbulent market environment and high competition requires customization of the offered range of products to the preferences of individual customers and introduction of more perfect customer services and their provision in accordance with the customers’ needs and wishes. It is essential to integrate and involve the customers in creation of the system of customer service and care even deeper and, within cooperation of the manufacturers and distribution intermediaries, to make the customers always satisfied completely, quickly, in time, and to a high standard. [..] Read more

Abstract: It is now quite clear that successful are those businesses that deepen cooperation with their suppliers and customers. The closer cooperation can be established in the supply chain, the greater the opportunity to apply modern management technologies in the supply chain, such as VMI, CRP, Quick Response, ECR, CPFR methods. [..] Read more

Abstract: Integration in the area of international trade also affects business entities in the Czech Republic, which merge with each other to form larger business units to maintain a competitive level of their offer. Thus vast, structurally more and more complex supply systems are developed, through which products and services are provided to the customers. [..] Read more

Abstract: The organization of logistics in commercial companies has a huge impact on their financial results. However, it is very often associated with high costs. [..] Read more

Abstract: Public transport provides basic transportation needs of the residents of towns and villages. The increase of individual transport affects the division of transport between public transport and individual automobile transport. [..] Read more

Abstract: Well managed logistics is crucial base for any manufacturing company. It is always an employee who stands behind its success or failure. [..] Read more

Abstract: The aim of the paper is to identify the logistics actions in the unusual projects, which are projects of translocation of historic buildings. Translocation, or otherwise removing, transfer, is the transfer of a historic building in another location. [..] Read more

Abstract: This paper presents a comparison of fundamental management processes of selected manufacturing and service companies. The selected object for the service enterprise was a spa resort, which depends on the geothermal potential of the surrounding area and provides medically preventative and curative procedures. [..] Read more

Abstract: This article, using the example of tube producing company, defines how we can find economically optimal delivery term, level of inventories and location of logistic decoupling point. Furthermore this article tries to explain that for successful fulfilling of these tasks is advisable to split products into logical groups and for these groups define indicators separately.. [..] Read more

Abstract: Basic types of decision-making tasks include problems with alternative options for decision making. The task of managers is to choose a way that will lead to an optimal solution based on assessing certain criteria. [..] Read more

Abstract: Efforts to use alternative fuels to power vehicles are not a recent phenomenon. There are three main reasons for finding new ways to power motor vehicles: the thinning reserves of fossil fuels, the fuel economy of vehicles and environmental impacts.This paper aims to find a possible use of alternative fuels as a tool for growth in a metallurgical enterprise. [..] Read more

Abstract: Optimizing the processes and costs in all areas of activity is one of the fundamental goals of any company, whether it be in terms of sustainable development, or in order to generate optimal business outcomes. The present case study describes the introduction of a milk run system into the internal logistics of manufacturing companies and any specific outcomes that follow the introduction of this system.Company system settings that include a milk run should lead to a reduction of costs associated with handling and transporting material, semi-finished products and goods. [..] Read more

Abstract: The aim of the article is to present a different look on opportunities for improvement in the production process. Lean as a concept is evolving and searching for new effective ways to reduce losses and waste. [..] Read more

Abstract: This article presents the use of value stream mapping tools in an enterprise which is a reverse logistics link in the chain. Products that have completed their life cycle play an important role in the sustainable economy, where it is sought to recover value from waste. [..] Read more