Open Access Conference Proceedings

Abstract: The article analyses the economic efficiency of investments with a view to future costs of operation and maintenance of two hot-water transfer stations to determine which one is optimal for the company. It contains an analysis of the maintenance costs of transfer stations, controllable in terms of reconstruction. [..] Read more

Abstract: Transport is one of the areas having considerable potential within the scope of the implementation of the environmental friendly (green) practices. Green transport is a worldwide processed, described and developed topic, but only from a multinational and national perspective, especially for the area of urban or public transport. [..] Read more

Abstract: The present study was conducted to identify simultaneously economic, environmental and social conditions that should be considered when deciding to cooperate with the supplier. This integrated approach allowed, besides identifying the validity of individual criteria, noting the relationship among a group of economic, social and environmental criteria. [..] Read more

Abstract: The paper presents an issue of measuring a logistics performance in wholesale companies. The main methodological bases are the Balanced Scorecard and the Analytic Network Process methods. [..] Read more

Abstract: This article is a synthesis of knowledge about reverse logistics, which has become, with the growing trend of our consumerist society, an important source of raw materials and has led to an urgent need to protect the environment. The content is focused on reverse logistics, its issues, options, and other aspects regarding the utilization of management processes. [..] Read more

Abstract: Lean production can be generally understood as a process that is constantly trying to eliminate potential bottlenecks in the company. Each system has at least one significant restriction that prevents the achievement of higher levels of performance. [..] Read more

Abstract: The article describes an example of applying the Witness simulation to ensure a smoother production process flow. The goal of this study had been obtaining the highest productivity in a mixed (serial-parallel) system while taking into account the minimization of supplies in interoperational buffers as well as minimizing the downtime of machines and operators. [..] Read more

Abstract: Network supply chains include key chain links for building the resistance. These chain links (Material Decoupling Point - assembly to order and production to order, concern products differentiated according to orders placed by the customer) affect material flows of the whole supply chain through silencing disruptions. [..] Read more

Abstract: Organizational knowledge management is a very difficult issue for companies due to the fact that knowledge, unlike other organizational resources, is dispersed and requires the use of different approaches and tools. The authors, taking into account long-term research on issues of knowledge management, attempted to determine the validity of the network nature of knowledge flows in the functioning of a supply chain of mining machinery and equipment. [..] Read more

Abstract: The quality level of an end customer service determines indirectly the competitiveness level of a company. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust permanently distribution processes to the requirements of an end customer. [..] Read more

Abstract: Critical Incident Technique (CIT) enables the detection of events and behavior which constitute the basis for customer satisfaction and dissatisfaction with logistics service and, simultaneously, the isolation of the key elements of this service. In the paper there are presented the results of the classification of critical incidents through the application of Critical Incident Technique with reference to the logistics service of the customers of the surveyed cargo motor transport companies for hire or reward of the Silesian Voivodeship.. [..] Read more

Abstract: The check-in system is the key element of airport operation. A vast majority of passengers must have the possibility of checking in the registered baggage and receiving a boarding card. [..] Read more

Abstract: Together with the development of new technologies, the interest in intermodal transport has been growing dynamically as one of its main advantages includes transporting goods over long distances. Intermodal transport is defined as transporting an integrated load unit, such as a container, a swap body or a semi-trailer, by more than one means of transport. [..] Read more

Abstract: The article presents a developed simulation model of the check-in process of passengers using air transport. The model allows a detailed analysis of the process taking into account the typology of air carriers. [..] Read more

Abstract: Problems related to congestion, pollutants emitted by road transport and decreased road safety are increasingly grave issues of present-day cities. To address these problems, literature and strategic EU documents propose measures aimed at an implementation of sustainable urban mobility. [..] Read more

Abstract: Provision of power safety is one (next to growth of competitiveness and power efficiency of economy and reduction of power industry impact on the environment) of the main goals and priorities of Polish power policy until 2050. It level depends on many factors among which electrical energy supplies safety is very important. [..] Read more

Abstract: The principles of the sustainable development, in particular those are derived from the ecological area, more and more and increasing extent determine the organizational and functional aspects of the supply chain. The contemporary supply chains must be not only resilient, agile and smart. [..] Read more

Abstract: Material resources management is one of the most important aspects of the functioning of enterprises, particularly the companies of the SME sector. They constitute the greatest economic strength both in Poland and the whole of Europe. [..] Read more

Abstract: The success in production sphere lies in the art of the “right product” production, in right quantities, in right time, in good quality and for the price which is acceptable for the customer. The ability of the company to react flexible to the requirements of the market is one of its competitive advantages. [..] Read more

Abstract: The article deals with use of operational research methods in logistics field. Most frequently used methods within logistics are: theory of charts and grids, special methods to solve transportation tasks, distribution problems and naturally methods of mathematical programming (most often used is linear programming). [..] Read more