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Miller, Antonin, and Michal Simon. "Model Planning Production and Logistics Activities in Business Networks." Procedia Engineering 69 (2014): 370–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2014.03.001.
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A. Sosunova, Liljana, Sergey V. Noskov, Irina A. Goryacheva, Natalia V. Astafieva, and Sergey A. Kalashnikov. "Improving the management technique of logistics planning in the supply chain." Problems and Perspectives in Management 16, no. 3 (July 17, 2018): 48–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/ppm.16(3).2018.05.
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The multidimensionality of transformations that take place, the diversity of destabilizing factors in the environment reduce reliability, sustainability, efficiency of both logistics processes and the entire production and economic activity, and they need their modern economic reflection. The successful activity in the unstable economic environment is impossible without proper strategic analysis and the formation of the effective management system that requires the search for new techniques, the development of logistics-oriented concepts, management approaches to logistics processes that can ensure the goals achievement under the continuous systemic development and disturbance flow. The goal of the research is to improve the technique and develop a management model for logistics processes, considering the effect of the disturbance flow. In accordance with the goal, it is necessary to solve the following scientific problems: to reveal the patterns of logistics processes for the formation of a signal system on management points within the framework of management structures; to develop components of the management technique for logistics processes, taking into account the disturbance flow; to systematize and supplement the principles of logistics processes for the formation of the rational totality of components in the management technique. Thus, the implementation of the proposed management technique for logistics processes will lead to the formation of optimal management impacts within each element, subsystem and the entire structure of the supply chain, ensuring the sustainable development vector at each time period and achieving the goals set under the influence of the disturbance flow, adaptability, flexibility and efficiency of processes.
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Glistau, Elke, and Norge Isaias Coello Machado. "LOGISTICS CONCEPTS AND LOGISTICS 4.0." Advanced Logistic Systems - Theory and Practice 12, no. 1 (April 25, 2019): 37–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.32971/als.2019.003.
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The paper describes the terms Industry 4.0 and Logistics 4.0 as two of the most important trends in production and logistics. Industrie 4.0 (Industry 4.0) is a German term and a synonym for the fourth industrial revolution. It is connected with the common trend of digitalization, virtualization and networking of data and information. The term Logistics 4.0 brands the specific application of Industry 4.0 in the area of logistics. Therefore a new research approach was developed the “Smart Logistics Zone” (SLZ) by Fraunhofer IFF and Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg. This is defined as a scalable examination and action area for the analysis, evaluation, planning, control, regulation and (re-) configuration of logistics solutions [1]. The Smart Logistics Zone differs into logistics objects, logistics processes, logistical systems and logistics infrastructure. Every logistics solution should be built by using all of these four aspects in a free combination by increasing dynamics and complexity. Industry 4.0 and Logistics 4.0 create new business processes. The question is, how will they change the traditional logistics concepts and strategies? The paper answers the following research questions: What are solutions of Logistics 4.0? Are there any successful realized solutions, which optimize logistics at a whole? Which requirements on logistics management will exist according to the criteria of Industry 4.0/Logistics 4.0? Are the classic logistics strategies still valid according to the digital transformation process?
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Pavlić Skender, Helga, Petra Adelajda Zaninović, and Ana Lolić. "The Importance of Logistics Distribution Centers as Nodes in Logistics Networks." Pomorstvo 33, no. 2 (December 19, 2019): 149–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.31217/p.33.2.4.
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The emergence of logistics distribution centers has in the past few decades become a mass phenomenon that has emerged as a result of global economic processes. As part of logistics networks, logistics distribution centers are the key link between production and the market, i.e. end users, and function as nodes that facilitate international business activities. For this reason, the aim of this paper is to analyze the characteristics of logistics distribution centers on the example of logistics distribution centers of the selected Western and Central European Union countries and examine the prospects for the development of logistics distribution centers in Croatia. The research results indicate that the Republic of Croatia is less competitive in comparison with Western and Central European countries, although it has a number of logistics distribution centers due to insufficient utilization and renewal of transport infrastructure. Logistics distribution centers are an important center of logistics networks, and the countries will have to devote more attention to their development to attract foreign investment and achieve economic development, because their significance will continue to grow in the future.
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Kurbatova, Anna, Petr Kurenkov, Anastasia Safronova, and Margarita Kuzina. "Rational Precious Metals Supply Schemes." E3S Web of Conferences 138 (2019): 01039. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/201913801039.
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Rapidly developing social progress and new conditions for the functioning of all economic entities put industrial enterprises in a special, rigid economic framework. In a tough competitive environment, you can survive and develop only by orienting your business activities to a logistic approach. The gold mining industry plays a key role in the global economy. This industry has a high asset value, large-scale production lines and large infrastructure. One of the main tasks of strategic planning of gold mining enterprises is the choice of a rational marketing system. Planning and selection of schemes for the supply of precious metals is an important condition for the effective functioning of the marketing activities of gold mining enterprises. For these purposes, the need for improving logistics flows and creating an information system for sales planning is growing. The article explores the planning and selection of precious metals supply schemes using the example of PJSC “Vysochaishy”. Much attention paid to the construction of the company’s logistics flows. The main problems in the supply chain of PJSC “Vysochaishy” are identify. The algorithm of the process of introducing a new supply chain planning system for Vysochaishy PJSC is considered, and an improved strategic planning process for PJSC “Vysochaishy” is present. A new scheme of operation of the transport and logistics system for the direction of logistics flows of PJSC “Vysochaishy” proposed.
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Mandarini, Matteo, and Alberto Toscano. "Planning for Conflict." South Atlantic Quarterly 119, no. 1 (January 1, 2020): 11–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1215/00382876-8007629.
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Planning is widely perceived as an approach to economic life that both subordinates decisions about production and distribution to a supposedly objective Science and as an illegitimate subjection of economic laws to a commanding political Will. This article excavates two key phases in the Soviet experiment with a planned economy, namely, the New Economic Policy under Lenin and the Stalinist institution of the five-year plan, to explore the way in which planning could be thought of as directly incorporating a dimension of social and class conflict. This archaeological reconstruction of an antagonistic politics of planning is contrasted with the disavowed elements of planning within contemporary business logistics as well as with efforts within critical Marxist theory after 1968 to push against the depoliticizing dimensions of the plan.
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Azevedo Said, Victor, David Barbosa de Alencar, Alexandra Priscilla Tregue Costa, and Carlos Alberto Oliveira de Freitas. "The Application of Logistics as Increase Income in Small Porte Company - Case Study in Salgados Mania." International Journal for Innovation Education and Research 7, no. 11 (November 30, 2019): 1010–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol7.iss11.1962.
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Logistics challenges are present in any organization, including small businesses. If today it is indispensable in large industries, for smaller companies the reality is different, since, in general, they do not have enough structures or employees to face adversity and meet their goals. Thus, it is becoming increasingly relevant to invest in tools that can bring improvements and results. Logistics encompasses activities that deal with the flow of material, human and information resources, but micro and small entrepreneurs generally do not handle all these stages of the process, which ends up making production work, often with lower efficiency than its total capacity, generating costs and making the company less productive. Lack of planning causes damage most of the time. This involves everything from inventory control to small processes that need human monitoring to happen. Due to the tools logistics offers to implement in any industry, regardless of size, opportunities for management improvement are growing, making the small business owner eligible to plan and think bigger about their business.
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KRYVORUCHKO, O., and A. ОVCHARENKO. "FORMATION OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR LOGISTICS BUSINESS PROCESSES AT MOTOR-TRANSPORT ENTERPRISES." Economics of the transport complex, no. 37 (May 12, 2021): 95. http://dx.doi.org/10.30977/etk.2225-2304.2021.37.95.
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Effective management of logistics business processes quality, organization and achievement of goals require an appropriate system. However, in modern literature and practice, quality management of logistics business processes is carried out in fragments, out of necessity; management functions are not organized into a single system. Therefore, the main task of the study is to determine the place of quality management system of logistics business processes in the overall management system of the enterprise, substantiate its structure and content.
The theoretical basis for the formation of a quality management system for logistics business processes is the basic provisions of process and system approaches. The process approach provides consideration of logistics business processes of the enterprise as a set of interconnected logistics processes carried out by stages of production; system approach includes the creation of an organized dynamic system characterized by the interaction of the object, the subject through control channels and feedback, as well as the study of the system behavior taking into account the influence of the external environment.
Quality management of logistics business processes consists of two aspects: strategic and current. Management of strategic processes is subject to corporate (marketing) strategy and takes into account the needs of consumers from the standpoint of logistics; continuous improvement of the quality of logistics business processes; measuring the level of achieved quality of business processes and continuous monitoring.
Quality management of logistics business processes of current activities includes organizing management in such a way as to best satisfy the end user while achieving high efficiency of logistics business processes (operational planning, organization of business processes, analysis of key indicators of their evaluation, preventive and corrective actions, bringing decisions to the performers, etc.). The implementation of such management is based on the general principle of the quality chain.
The prospects for further research are to develop approaches to the implementation of appropriate quality management functions of logistics processes at motor-transport enterprises.
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Stanivuk, Tatjana, Marko Šundov, Jelena Žanić-Mikuličić, and Antonija Mišura. "Logistical activities in the function of shipbuilding industry development." Transactions on Maritime Science 9, no. 1 (April 20, 2020): 51–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.7225/toms.v09.n01.004.
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This paper examines the impact of supply on production results in the shipbuilding industry. The shipbuilding industry is characterized by extreme complexity concerning the integration of many other industries, and the product of this industry itself is very complex and expensive with a demanding degree of processing after-sales significant revenue. Numerous suppliers are involved in the production process, thus shipbuilding has a multiplicative effect on other industries. One of the fundamental factors for the efficiency and effectiveness of the business in this industry is the role of logistics. Supply in the shipbuilding industry is nowadays a strategic decision that actively influences business success, which is why it is considered in this paper. Simulating its impact on the production process seeks to avoid possible mistakes that cannot only weaken a company's competitive position but also its viability. The simulation concludes with a concrete example that there is a certain influence of time deviations (arrivals, exemptions, and complaints) on the increase of the basic value of the order. This paper highlights the need to maximize response speed to customer needs, through the synthesis of planning activities, business logistics, and to maintain competitiveness in an increasingly demanding global market.
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Deng, Ya Qing, Jun Feng Wang, and Ke Han. "Design Application of Hub-and-Spoke Network Model in Urban Agglomeration Logistics Distribution System Planning." Applied Mechanics and Materials 543-547 (March 2014): 4350–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.543-547.4350.
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Hub-and-Spoke network that originated from the aircraft industry of USA has aroused the extensive concern from the business and academic circles. The range of Hub-and-Spoke network application extended to other scopes such as transportation and tourisms. On account of the obvious advantages of scale merit, agglomeration economies and space efficiency. Hub-and-Spoke network has been testified the effective organizational forms in the actual operation from the freights transportation to the production organization. Many research results about the Hub-and-Spoke network have been received presently, but there is rarely research on the applications of logistics industry, the formative mechanism, the combination with the regional economic policy etc under the special regional environment.
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Trushkina, N., H. Dzwigol, O. Serhieieva, and Yu Shkrygun. "Development of the Logistics 4.0 Concept in the Digital Economy." Economic Herald of the Donbas, no. 4 (62) (2020): 85–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.12958/1817-3772-2020-4(62)-85-96.
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The transition to a digital economy is becoming a key driver of GDP growth. This is due not only to the effect obtained from the automation of existing processes, but also from the introduction of new, breakthrough business models and technologies, including digital platforms, digital ecosystems, in-depth analytics of big data, Industry 4.0, Logistics 4.0. At the same time, digital transformation is seen as a radical change in the complex of business processes, from product development to customer service, as well as the introduction of modern digital technologies in the organization of business processes in enterprises. The purpose of the article is to analysis the features and trends of organizing logistics activities in the context of digital transformation of business processes; research of the main prerequisites for the formation of the Logistics 4.0 concept; determination of priority directions for its further development in the context of Industry 4.0. Based on the generalization of scientific approaches, the definition of the concept of "Logistics 4.0" has been clarified, which means the modern paradigm of managing logistic (material, financial, information, transport) flows and organizing a complex of logistics activities (purchase and delivery of material resources, warehousing, production, stock formation, recycling of industrial waste, customer service, transportation and sale of finished products) using breakthrough digital technologies and information systems. The priority areas of organizing the logistics activities of enterprises using digital technologies include the following: multichannel logistics; logistics marketplaces; rethinking the use of packaging; mass personalization; Silver Economy (new services for older clients and new opportunities for older workers); sustainable logistics; sharing economy; multi-supply; customer experience; smart containerization; big data analytics; augmented and virtual reality; cloud service applications and APIs; Internet of Things; robotics and automation; new generation wireless communication; blockchain; Artificial Intelligence; unmanned aerial vehicles or "drones"; 3D printing; unmanned vehicles; quantum computing; supergrid logistics; space logistics; the use of digital platforms that unite customers and transport and logistics companies (the parties can enter into digital contracts, exchange transport booking requests and electronic documents, control the delivery of goods in real time). All this can help to reduce costs by optimizing procurement; decrease in personnel costs and decrease in labour costs as a result of automation; reduction of errors in logistics; optimization of the supply process; efficient warehouse management; forecasting shipments; creation of optimal routes; operational planning of loads and control of delivery times; ensuring product delivery on time, improving customer loyalty; optimal interaction with customers on the "last mile".
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Euwe, M. J., and J. C. Wortmann. "Logistics control enabled by IT – a window in the future." Human Systems Management 17, no. 2 (April 17, 1998): 123–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/hsm-1998-17206.
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When we look at historic developments in logistics organization and control concepts, we can conclude that the past shows an ongoing trend towards a more integral approach to achieve logistical coordination. The decentralized reorder point techniques used in the fifties gradually changed from MRP-I (sixties, seventies) to MRP-II (eighties, nineties). This trend is now extending beyond the walls of an individual factory. Companies feel a need to cooperate in the areas of logistics structures, forecasting, master scheduling and ordering. When we look to this integration challenge we can conclude that a different approach than used in the past is necessary. Since implementing a centralized control concept across companies is not possible, new developments are required in the area of decentralized control. We foresee that future control systems are able to communicate with supplier and customer control systems. Furthermore, we expect that these developments will also influence the setup of decentralized control systems within the company. Instead of having one control system with a scope that covers the entire production chain within the company, we will see a more modular approach where each sub control system covers only a part of the production system, e.g., a department. The expected benefits of this approach is that such an architecture provides departments with better opportunities to incorporate their specific planning requirements in the control system.
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Hrusecka, Denisa. "Fuzzy set theory-based model for identifying the potential of improving process KPIs in production logistics area." New Trends and Issues Proceedings on Humanities and Social Sciences 4, no. 10 (January 13, 2018): 327–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.18844/prosoc.v4i10.3098.
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The high complexity of today’s manufacturing environment brings many problems with planning and managing, especially production, logistic and other key business processes. In many cases, it is quite complicating to identify the real causes of problems that enterprises face or to decide which one of them should be solved first. Especially, in the case of large enterprises, it is complicating to access expertise among all departments and employed professionals in order to solve the problems most efficiently. Our fuzzy model provides a simple tool for easy identification of the most significant problems of observed processes that cause their low performance according to the measured values of their key performance indicators. The model is based on data gained through interviews with production managers, industry experts and other professionals, and verified by real data from a model company. The results are presented in the form of case studies in this contribution. Keywords: Production logistics, key performance indicators, KPI, productivity, problem identification, fuzzy set theory, process.
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Jan Chocholac, Jaroslava Hyrslova, Tomas Kucera, Stanislav Machalik, and Roman Hruska. "Freight Transport Emissions Calculators as a Tool of Sustainable Logistic Planning." Communications - Scientific letters of the University of Zilina 21, no. 4 (October 1, 2019): 43–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.26552/com.c.2019.4.43-50.
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The freight transport performance is growing. The transport sector is also one of the largest producers of emissions. This must be reflected not only by production companies but also by other stakeholders. The issue of transport emissions is particularly important for city residents, so today the concept of sustainable city logistics is emphasized. Companies should deal with the amount of produced emissions. The use of emission calculators would support operational, tactical and strategic business decision-making. The aim of this article is to analyse the approaches used in available free calculators of emission arising from the freight transport. The focus was on the transport modes that calculators include, input data, output data and methodologies used to calculate emissions. The method of systematic review was used to search analysed freight transport emissions calculators. The method of content analysis was used to analyse inputs, outputs and freight transport emissions calculator’s methodologies. The method of qualitative comparative analysis was used to analyse and compare the freight transport emissions calculators.
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Zhong, Yun Fei, Xiao Qi Peng, Xi Yu Xiao, Qiao Li Zhang, and Qian Kun Cheng. "A Preliminary Study of JDF-Based ERP System in the Printing Enterprises." Advanced Materials Research 102-104 (March 2010): 851–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.102-104.851.
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Job definition format (JDF) can carry out management and control during the whole printing processes while enterprise resources planning (ERP) system can help enterprises implement supply chain-based integrated management. Base on the analysis of JDF’s and ERP’s identities, according to their adaptability to the printing industry, we designed the combined system model of JDF workflow system and ERP management information system. Under the premise of the most optimal allocation of business resources, production management and information management of the whole printing process from order, production, and enterprise management to the logistics can be obtained.
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Pekarcikova, Miriam, Peter Trebuna, Marek Kliment, and Michal Dic. "Solution of Bottlenecks in the Logistics Flow by Applying the Kanban Module in the Tecnomatix Plant Simulation Software." Sustainability 13, no. 14 (July 17, 2021): 7989. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13147989.
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The presented article deals with the issue of solving bottlenecks in the logistics flow of a manufacturing company. The Tx Plant Simulation software tool is used to detect bottlenecks and deficiencies in the company’s production, logistics and transportation systems. Together with the use of simulation methods and lean manufacturing tools, losses in business processes are eliminated and consequently flow throughput is improved. In the TX Plant Simulation software environment, using Bottleneck analyzer, bottlenecks were defined on the created simulation model and a method of optimizing logistics flows was designed and tested by introducing the Kanban pull system. This resulted in an improvement and throughput of the entire logistics flow, a reduction in inter-operational stocks and an increase in the efficiency of the production system as a whole.
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Hrusecka, Denisa. "Fuzzy set theory–based model for identifying the potential for improving process KPI in production logistics area." New Trends and Issues Proceedings on Humanities and Social Sciences 4, no. 10 (January 12, 2018): 154–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.18844/prosoc.v4i10.3086.
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The high complexity of today´s manufacturing environment brings many problems with planning and managing, especially production, logistic and other key business processes. In many cases, it is quite complicated to identify the real causes of problems that enterprise faces or to decide which one of them should be solved as a first. Especially, in the case of large enterprises, it is quite complicated to access expertise among all departments and employed professionals in order to solve the problems in the most efficient way. The purpose of our fuzzy model is to provide a simple tool for easy identification of the most significant problems of observed processes that causes their low performance according to the measured values of their key performance indicators (KPIs). The model is based on data gained through the interviews with production managers, industry experts and other professionals, and it was verified by real data from one model company. The results are presented in the form of case study in this contribution. Keywords: Production logistics, key performance indicators (KPI), productivity, problem identification, fuzzy set theory, process.
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Katerattanakul, Pairin, James J. Lee, and Soongoo Hong. "Effect of business characteristics and ERP implementation on business outcomes." Management Research Review 37, no. 2 (January 14, 2014): 186–206. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/mrr-10-2012-0218.
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Purpose – This study is an exploratory study aiming to explore whether different groups of manufacturing firms with similar business characteristics and enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation approaches would experience different business outcomes from ERP implementation. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – Cluster analysis with data collected from 256 Korean manufacturing firms was employed to identify groups of manufacturing companies having similar business characteristics and adopting similar ERP implementation approaches. Then, the differences in business outcomes from implementing ERP systems among these groups of companies were examined. Findings – Company size and production approaches are useful variables for grouping manufacturing firms into clusters of companies with similar characteristics. Additionally, large manufacturing firms with make-to-order production approach have significantly higher perceived benefits from implementing ERP systems regarding external coordination and competitive impact than other firms do. Research limitations/implications – This study was conducted in only one industry of one country and used the data collected by self-reporting instrument. Thus, further studies conducted in other industries and/or other countries and using more objective measures would allow more generalizability of the findings of this study. It would also be interesting to investigate the effects of the logistics practices adopted by small manufacturing firms even though these practices may be more suitable for large manufacturing firms. Originality/value – This study contributes to the literatures on benefits obtained from implementing ERP systems as none of the previous studies has focused on the relationship among business characteristics, ERP implementation approaches, and business outcomes from ERP implementation.
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Bouras, Abdelghani, and Lotfi Tadj. "Production planning in a three-stock reverse-logistics system with deteriorating items under a continuous review policy." Journal of Industrial & Management Optimization 11, no. 4 (2015): 1041–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.3934/jimo.2015.11.1041.
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Benyahya, Petra, and Lucie Macurová. "Utilization of shop floor management as a tool for communication and knowledge sharing in the framework of lean logistics: A case study." Serbian Journal of Management 16, no. 1 (2021): 267–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.5937/sjm16-25783.
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The study investigates whether establishing of the shopfloor management in the company is beneficial for the company or not even in difficult conditions (food production with BRC standards of production, presence of foreigners, agency employees). A qualitative research based on detailed long-term observation the real process of planning and establishing the shopfloor management in the company was used, as well as interviews with industrial engineers, first line managers, blue-collar workers, and shopfloor management practitioners. The company was chosen for this case study on purpose. The findings say it was good to establish SFM in the company. In spite of obstacles, the utilization of machines increased by 20% and one machine (out of 12) could be sold due to redundancy. The need for human capital decreased, the number of scraps decreased, and the cooperation improved.
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Oeser, Gerald, Tanju Aygün, Claudia-Livia Balan, Thomas Corsten, Christian Dechêne, Rolf Ibald, Rainer Paffrath, and Marcus Thomas Schuckel. "Implications of the ageing population for the food demand chain in Germany." International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management 46, no. 2 (February 12, 2018): 163–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijrdm-01-2017-0012.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to gain a general holistic view of implications of the growing and highly relevant customer segment of elder consumers for the food demand chain (food retail, production, logistics, and business informatics) in Germany. Design/methodology/approach This paper takes a holistic demand-chain approach that is based on interviews with 36 German food consumers aged 65-87 and with 50 experts from manufacturing, trade, logistics, and business informatics as well as a survey with 1,288 consumers above 64 years of age and 682 consumers below 65 years of age. Findings Physical, statistical, psychological, social, and behavioural characteristics of elder German consumers may influence location, services, and layout of food retail, food variety, sizes, packaging, and labelling, food production, transportation, and storage volumes and capacities, as well as facility location, route, and inventory planning. The social function of grocery shopping especially for single consumers, intergenerational products and services, home-delivery services especially to rural areas, as well as decentralisation and regionalisation are expected to gain importance. Logistics and industry 4.0 can facilitate the efficient and effective supply of food. Originality/value This research is the first to investigate the needs and wants of elder German food consumers and their implications for the German food demand chain in a more holistic demand-chain approach.
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Viskup, Pavel, Kateřina Gálová, and Žaneta Pěrková. "Case study: Optimization of production processes." MATEC Web of Conferences 292 (2019): 01055. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201929201055.
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This article is intended to introduce the reader to the basic ways of increasing the efficiency of current production when problems arise from inaccurate planning of production. The article is based on a study that is gradually implemented as system measures in actual production. Simple and logical improvements bring efficiency improvements and production deadlines. The methods used are suitable for both production and logistics. The study is for a medium-sized company. But the authors want to extend it to small businesses. Small businesses do not fully perceive this area, nor do they accept problems in this area. As part of consultations and inspections, we find that small businesses have significant systemic shortcomings, but owners do not admit this.
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KHINDIAK, Rostyslav, and Andrii ZAVERBNYI. "Current problems and prospects of transport logistics development in the convenience of COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic." Economics. Finances. Law, no. 12/1 (December 29, 2020): 8–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.37634/efp.2020.12(1).2.
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The paper analyzes the main trends in the transport logistics market before the emergence of the coronavirus pandemic and in the process of its occurrence. Emphasis is placed on the dynamics of passenger and freight turnover. The number of transported passengers and volumes of transported goods by types of transport are reflected. The main risks of transport logistics in the conditions of COVID-19 are described taking into account features of the internal market. The paper examines the current problems of transport logistics in the context of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and potential ways to solve them. Many scientists have conducted research to improve the efficiency of transport logistics, in particular, freight, which are relevant areas of development, because the competitiveness of freight forwarding companies in a pandemic COVID-19 directly depends on the proper use of methods of logistics. Today, transport logistics is important for the planning process, forecasting not only the amount of costs directly for delivery, but also in the formation of plans for transport costs in general in order to fully fulfill the order of consumers of transport services. That is why the issue of transport logistics development in the context of the coronavirus pandemic COVID-19 is extremely relevant. The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is affecting the global economy and every business in particular. Suspension of enterprises in different countries of the world, closure of passenger flights, reduction of production volumes – all this was reflected in the logistics of freight transportation. Today, logistics, like other areas of business, is experiencing turbulence as a result of the spread of Covid-19 in the world and in Ukraine. Now the delivery of goods and personal orders is carried out according to the usual schedules, but changes in the work of logistics and transport companies are also taking place.
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Karaxha, MSc Hidajet, and Dr Sc Ilia Kristo. "The Logistics and Management of Distribution Channels – The Case of Kosovo." ILIRIA International Review 6, no. 1 (July 27, 2016): 37. http://dx.doi.org/10.21113/iir.v6i1.224.
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By coordinating their activities, companies aim to provide available products for their clients in the right place and time. Logistics activities have always been essential for companies, and therefore the logistics of the business and the management of the supply chain is a synthesis of many concepts, principles and methods from some of the most traditional fields of marketing, manufacture, accountability and transport, and also of the disciplines of mathematics and economy. This paper deals with the main aspects of logistics, business and management of the supply chain, and with the main aspects of the strategies and competitive incomes of the company. These aspects include transportation, inventory, processing, purchase, storage, treatment, packing, the standards of customer service and production. We have also described the role of the marketing of logistics as a system of planning which guarantees that the order will be executed in time, in the fastest way possible and with a low cost. The effective management of distribution channels affects the firms to realize an efficient process of distribution, in distributing the final products from the producer to the last consumer and in this way it helps these firms to grow their market and sales, and built strong relations with their clients. This paper includes empirical data that were collected by questionnaires and interviews, and subsidiary data as well, based on the review of the existing literature regarding logistics and the management of distribution channels. The collection of primary data was realized by the compilation of a questionnaire, which helped in developing contacts. The research was realized with owners, directors, managers and other holders of Kosovan companies. The sample is intentional (not probable).
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Chen, Yee Ming, and Chun-Ta Lin. "Establishing an adaptive production system for smoothing disruptions in supply networks." Human Systems Management 27, no. 1 (February 18, 2008): 63–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/hsm-2008-27106.
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For as long as there have been supply networks, there have been disruptions, and no supply chain, logistics system, or infrastructure network is immune to them. Recent events have highlighted the need for planners to consider the risk of disruptions when establishing supply networks. Supply networks disruptions have a number of causes and may take a number of forms, such as quality variance, equipment and machine unreliability, and defects and shortage incurred from imperfect production planning, implementation, and processing. In this paper, we classify the imperfect situations that the unreliability of production processes may create into eight independently recurrent categories. With the property of recurrence of Markov chain, the limiting probability of each imperfect production category can be calculated through the transition probabilities matrix generated from these imperfect production categories. Therefore, an adaptive (s, Q) production system with finite states forms a Markov chain to determine the reproduction point and the quantity of production can be established to smooth supply disruptions incurred from imperfect production.
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Huang, Yin Tsuo, Stephen H. Chan, and Fang Yi Liu. "An Investigation of Electronic Logistics Management in the Taiwanese Textile Industry: Using Everest Textile as an Example." Applied Mechanics and Materials 599-601 (August 2014): 2063–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.599-601.2063.
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With the advance of information technology and the advent of the Internet era in the 21st century, enterprises worldwide have been developed in the direction of e-business and the Internet economy. After Taiwan joined the World Trade Organization and information technology contributed to the development of the Internet, Taiwan became a highly competitive environment for enterprises. To increase competitiveness, enterprises should promote global management strategies rather than limiting the enterprise to one area. The textile industry in Taiwan can be rejuvenated by using information technology and adopting an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. When such a system is adopted, the business-to-business procedures in the industry are not independent from each other, but form a supply chain management system by integrating upstream and downstream operation procedures to reduce production costs and preparation time, increase profits, and create substantial added value. Everest Textile Co., Ltd, which is a textile manufacturer that receives assistance from the Industrial Development Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan, was used in this study as an example. The strategies, mode, and benefits of Everest Textile’s electronization were analyzed. Furthermore, relevant literature was reviewed to propose a textile industry electronization model, which is provided as a reference for other textile manufacturers in Taiwan to facilitate the overall improvement of the industry.
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Sert, Egemen, Leila Hedayatifar, Rachel A. Rigg, Amir Akhavan, Olha Buchel, Dominic Elias Saadi, Aabir Abubaker Kar, Alfredo J. Morales, and Yaneer Bar-Yam. "Freight Time and Cost Optimization in Complex Logistics Networks." Complexity 2020 (February 29, 2020): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/2189275.
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The complexity of providing timely and cost-effective distribution of finished goods from industrial facilities to customers makes effective operational coordination difficult, yet effectiveness is crucial for maintaining customer service levels and sustaining a business. Logistics planning becomes increasingly complex with growing numbers of customers, varied geographical locations, the uncertainty of future orders, and sometimes extreme competitive pressure to reduce inventory costs. Linear optimization methods become cumbersome or intractable due to the large number of variables and nonlinear dependencies involved. Here, we develop a complex systems approach to optimizing logistics networks based upon dimensional reduction methods and apply our approach to a case study of a manufacturing company. In order to characterize the complexity in customer behavior, we define a “customer space” in which individual customer behavior is described by only the two most relevant dimensions: the distance to production facilities over current transportation routes and the customer’s demand frequency. These dimensions provide essential insight into the domain of effective strategies for customers. We then identify the optimal delivery strategy for each customer by constructing a detailed model of costs of transportation and temporary storage in a set of specified external warehouses. In addition, using customer logistics and the k-means algorithm, we propose additional warehouse locations. For the case study, our method forecasts 10.5% savings on yearly transportation costs and an additional 4.6% savings with three new warehouses.
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Facchini, Francesco, Joanna Oleśków-Szłapka, Luigi Ranieri, and Andrea Urbinati. "A Maturity Model for Logistics 4.0: An Empirical Analysis and a Roadmap for Future Research." Sustainability 12, no. 1 (December 20, 2019): 86. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12010086.
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The adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies has become particularly important nowadays for companies in order to optimize their production processes and organizational structures. However, companies sometimes find it difficult to develop a strategic plan that innovates their current business model and develops an Industry 4.0 vision. To overcome the growing uncertainty and dissatisfaction in implementing Industry 4.0, new methods and tools that specifically address dedicated companies’ areas, such as logistics, supply chain management, and manufacturing processes, were developed to provide guidance and support to align companies’ business strategies and operations. In particular, this paper develops and presents the application of a maturity model for Logistics 4.0, focusing on the specific applications of Industry 4.0 in the area of logistics. To do so, extant maturity models, linked to the context of Industry 4.0 implementation in logistics processes, were examined in the main scientific research. Afterward, two companies have been investigated through a survey, built around three fundamental macro-aspects, named (i) the propensity of the company towards Industry 4.0 and Logistics 4.0, (ii) the current use of technologies in the logistics process, and (iii) the investments’ level towards Industry 4.0 technologies for a Logistics 4.0 transition. By doing so, a maturity model for Logistics 4.0 emerged as the main result of our research, able to identify the level of maturity of companies in implementing the Industry 4.0 technologies in their logistics processes. Moreover, the model highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of the two investigated companies with respect to the transition towards Logistics 4.0. On the basis of the obtained results, a roadmap for enhancing the digitalization of logistics processes, according to the principles of the fourth industrial revolution, was finally proposed.
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Straková, Jarmila, Ismi Rajiani, Petra Pártlová, Jan Váchal, and Ján Dobrovič. "Use of the Value Chain in the Process of Generating a Sustainable Business Strategy on the Example of Manufacturing and Industrial Enterprises in the Czech Republic." Sustainability 12, no. 4 (February 18, 2020): 1520. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12041520.
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This paper presents a method of generating a business strategy using value chain analysis. There were 186 manufacturing and industrial enterprises from the Czech Republic. The analysis was carried out using mathematical–statistical methods (dimensional reduction, logit regression and its transformation in order to objectify the opinion level of the managers) and with a neural network in terms of validation of the results of the mathematical–statistical methods. The aim was to determine the significance of different parts of the value chain in terms of their impact on the profitability of an enterprise and to demonstrate its important role in the process of generating business strategy. The significance for the profitability of the enterprises was statistically proven in the area of scientific and technological development, input logistics and human resource management. These parts were identified by the authors as the golden triangle of manufacturing and industry. Purchasing and output logistics were identified as the parts with a negative impact to the profitability of the enterprises. Strong underestimation of scientific and technological development by the top managers of the manufacturing and industrial enterprises is seen as a very negative finding. Neural networks showed higher statistical sensitivity compared to the mathematical–statistical methods (dimensional reduction and logit regression). They defined the value sector chain with the following structure (ranked from the highest degree of positive impact on the profitability of the enterprise): human resource management, scientific and technological development, production, input logistics, purchasing, material management, output logistics, enterprise infrastructure, marketing and sales, service and other supporting services. In conclusion, it is stated that the sector value chain of manufacturing and industrial enterprises will be further decomposed into value chain models of specific industries of the production and industry, such as engineering and construction, intended for direct use in different business entities to generate their unique value chains and corporate strategies.
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Cozzolino, Alessandra, Silvia Rossi, and Alessio Conforti. "Agile and lean principles in the humanitarian supply chain." Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management 2, no. 1 (May 18, 2012): 16–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/20426741211225984.
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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to identify the specific stages of the humanitarian logistics process in which the agile and lean principles are needed.Design/methodology/approachTo achieve this purpose, the authors propose an original conceptual framework and apply it to evidence from a “best practice” case study in the humanitarian sector: the United Nations World Food Programme and its efforts in the Darfur (Sudan) crisis.FindingsAlthough several previous works introduced the agile principle as suitable for disaster relief, when and how to embrace the agile and lean principles remained unclear. This paper demonstrates the proper combination of the agile and lean principles in disaster relief phases. The correspondence is based on the coincidence of the objectives that arises in every stage and that each principle is capable of achieving.Research limitations/implicationsFurther empirical research is needed to support the framework and to enrich the results that arise from this first explorative work.Practical implicationsThe proposed framework is targeted at leading actors involved in the operation and planning of humanitarian logistics when a crisis emerges. This approach, which is based on the combination of the agile and lean principles, is not exclusive to the humanitarian sector. This perspective may be useful to create business logistics that address disruptions to traditional supply chain flows and other forces that disrupt logistics, production and information handling.Originality/valueThe paper clarifies how agility and leanness should be emphasised in specific stages of the humanitarian logistics process, to reach a higher level of effectiveness and efficiency when planning disaster relief.
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Dev, Navin K., Ravi Shankar, and Sanjeev Swami. "Diffusion of green products in industry 4.0: Reverse logistics issues during design of inventory and production planning system." International Journal of Production Economics 223 (May 2020): 107519. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2019.107519.
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Lazar, Sebastjan, Dorota Klimecka-Tatar, and Matevz Obrecht. "Sustainability Orientation and Focus in Logistics and Supply Chains." Sustainability 13, no. 6 (March 16, 2021): 3280. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13063280.
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Sustainable development, logistics, and supply chain are being combined into three increasingly connected and topical global research areas. Therefore, this paper’s novelty identifies and defines the priorities of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and sustainable development dimensions in supply-chain- and logistics-management-related studies in the last decade. Knowing logistics and supply chain sustainability focus and orientation is valuable information for researchers and managers to adapt and mitigate their business logistics according to the forecasted trends. The paper provides a systematic and comprehensive review of the literature and is based on 116 scientific papers published between 2010 and 2020 in 73 international journals in the Scopus and Web of Science databases. The study defines focus with integrating environmental, social, and economic sustainability for logistics- and supply-chain-related studies. It emphasizes primary and secondary links of investigated studies with 17 United Nations sustainable development goals. The bibliometric analysis also examined keyword relations. One of the main contributions is that economic sustainability was identified as the most represented one-dimensional sustainability focus. It was revealed that supply chain studies integrated all three sustainability dimensions more frequently (50.60%) than logistics studies, which were equally related to studying two- or three-dimensions of sustainability (39.39%). The most significant findings are also that studies were identified to be oriented primarily towards “responsible consumption and production”, “industry, innovation, and infrastructure” and “affordable and clean energy” and secondary especially on “sustainable cities and communities”.
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González-Sánchez, Rocío, Davide Settembre-Blundo, Anna Maria Ferrari, and Fernando E. García-Muiña. "Main Dimensions in the Building of the Circular Supply Chain: A Literature Review." Sustainability 12, no. 6 (March 20, 2020): 2459. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12062459.
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Circular economy is an alternative to the traditional production model and has therefore attracted a great deal of attention from researchers. The change in the production system is accompanied by new logistical needs related both to resources and waste and to the distribution and recovery of products. The circular supply chain involves return processes and the manufacturer intends to capture additional value in the supply chain. In this paper, value chains have been mapped to visualize the links and interactions between the different stages and actors to understand the complexities of these systems and to make informed decisions. For this reason, and based on thorough literature review, the final objective of this work is to achieve a conceptual framework to study circular supply chain, which uses the main theoretical perspectives in strategic management literature. Four dimensions have been identified to support the development of these new supply chains—greater intensity in the relationships established in the supply chain, adaptation of logistics and organizational, disruptive and smart technologies, and a functioning environment. It can be concluded that to develop a new relationship capacity will allow for reaching more frequent, closer relationships with more actors. These relationships will be developed within an adapted organizational and logistical framework that is framed in new business model archetypes. However, dimensions related to the business environment such as sectoral, legislative, and fiscal frameworks must be incorporated.
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Sinaga, Bahrain Boru. "Analisis Sistem Rantai Pasok Pt. Semen Gresik (Persero) Tbk." Jurnal Optimasi Sistem Industri 10, no. 1 (April 30, 2011): 105. http://dx.doi.org/10.25077/josi.v10.n1.p105-112.2011.
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The cement industry is an industry that requires a supply chain system is structured and well organized, it is influenced by several things, namely the level of demand for raw materials (raw material), resources, production processes, scheduling, transportation, supplier, allocation, distributors, retailers, product until they reach the consumer. This paper discusses the supply chain system on PT. Semen Gresik ranging from an overview of the company, Aggregate planning, process and production scheduling and logistics of PT Semen Gresik and supply chain management to pursue the relationship and coordination between the processes of other firms in the business pipelines, ranging from suppliers to give priority to current customers as well goods between the company, since most upstream to most downstream. The decision to determine the transportation used to distribute the products is very important. Selection of transport strategy used to obtain the type of transport that provides a fast time in the distribution is done by comparing the transport strategy transport using trucks and trains. Stages of the bidding process conducted by the company Semen Gresik to the winning vendor specified delivery of bidder list, create request for quotation, quotation maintain vendor, price comparison, process purchase order, payments, and evaluation. Keywords : Supply chain, logistics, strategy, supplier
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Barkova, N. Yu. "KEY INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AS AN IMPORTANT FACTOR IN IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF SUPPLY CHAINS IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY." Vestnik Universiteta, no. 12 (February 3, 2021): 20–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.26425/1816-4277-2020-12-20-26.
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The article considers key information and communication technologies used in the supply chains of the fashion industry. The author segmented these technologies into several groups, including selected programs that ensure effective communication between the company’s functional departments and supply chain links; software resources aimed at maintaining logistics operations, such as production, warehousing, cargo transportation; operational and strategic planning systems. The main purpose of the considered information technologies is to take into account the specific characteristics of the “fashion” business, such as a high range and a short product life cycle, the need to take into account the rapidly changing requirements of buyers of goods in the fashion industry, the geographical distribution of supply chain participants. The author performs a review of key software products and technologies that improve the efficiency of business process management in the supply chains of the fashion industry, including CAD and CAM systems, ERP systems on the example of SAP AFS, SAP Fashion Management and some other software resources and technologies.
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Volynskiy, Ilya Aleksandrovich. "Concepts, types and features of forming flow processes of sea port." Vestnik of Astrakhan State Technical University. Series: Economics 2020, no. 3 (September 30, 2020): 71–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.24143/2073-5537-2020-3-71-78.
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The article outlines the specific features of intensive development of the theory of logistics and supply chain management in modern Russia contributing to the widespread introduction of logistics management in enterprises and organizations in various sectors of the economy, which determines the need to clarify the conceptual framework, taking into account the industry characteristics of market entities. The study of the modern conceptual and terminological apparatus of logistics made it possible to clarify the concepts of cargo flow, ship flow, flow of logistics services, logistics flow of the seaport in relation to the seaport. The classification of these flows by a number of features is presented and their parameters are refined. Freight flows in the seaport are classified according to the following criteria: attitude to the port's logistics system, type of cargo, cargo compatibility, transshipment options. The parameters of the seaport's cargo traffic are considered: volume of cargo transshipment by type for a certain period of time, area of warehouses, capacity of tanks for storing cargo, overall, weight and physicochemical characteristics of the cargo. The traffic flows are characterized by such parameters as a number of calls, time horizons of loading or unloading, vessel idle time, laydays, average gross tonnage per call, gross tonnage of vessels, etc. Information and financial flows in relation to the seaport have been systematized. There are listed the functions of the seaport as a transport and logistics complex in accordance with the Merchant Shipping Code and the Statute of FSUE Rosmorport: production, organizing, innovation, environmental, planning and servicing. A business model of the cargo flow of a seaport is proposed, which details its structure and allows to regulate the interaction of subjects of the micrologistic system of the port. Logistics services provided by logistics intermediaries in the seaport are systematized, their content characteristics are specified; the place and role of logistics services in the management system of the seaport are determined.
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Mazur, Tamara, and Yevheniia Korol. "DIRECTIONS OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE INDUSTRIAL TERRITORIES (ON THE EXAMPLE OF LVIV)." Urban development and spatial planning, no. 77 (May 24, 2021): 320–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.32347/2076-815x.2021.77.320-334.
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The introduction of urban policy aimed at attracting innovative technologies to stimulate socio-economic development of territories, intensification of investment activities in the regions and rational use of land resources, has necessitated scientifically sound changes in urban planning - the formation of technology parks and technopolises.
In the Lviv region, as in Ukraine as a whole, the process of forming the infrastructure of innovative entrepreneurship (business centers, business incubators, technology parks) has only just begun and has not yet received proper development. It should be noted that the significant scientific and educational potential of the Western region and in particular the city of Lviv can be used much more effectively.
In 2025, the current master plan for the development of Lviv will end. On the eve of elaboration of the new master plan of Lviv it is necessary to define and reserve within its suburban zone the territory for construction of objects of industrial sector, including sites of innovative development (technology parks, industrial parks, transport and logistics centers).
This choice should be associated with the planning organization and development of transport infrastructure in the region. The most promising of these positions are areas close to road junctions of international and national importance.
Urban planning proposals for the formation of innovative production areas should be reflected in the development of investment passports of local communities in the region as a key marketing tool for informing the domestic and international business environment and promoting them to the external level to potential investors.
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Славінська, А. Л., and В. В. Мица. "ІННОВАЦІЙНІ ТЕХНОЛОГІЇ МОДУЛЬНОГО ПРОЄКТУВАННЯ КОНСТРУКТИВНО- УНІФІКОВАНИХ РЯДІВ СТАБІЛЬНОГО АСОРТИМЕНТУ." Fashion Industry, no. 2 (August 18, 2021): 34–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.30857/2706-5898.2021.2.2.
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The Objective of this research is to identify the logistics of the coordination of the modular design processes of constructively-unifi ed rows of competitive garments. The methodology of the modern researches is a combination of analytical methods used in situational modeling of within the sets of models of stable assortment. The nomenclature of structural modules is determined by the method of generating the structural elements of the design of men's jacket design. The method of combinatorial synthesis of composite elements determines the route of modifi cation techniques in the process of developing a design documentation. Results. As a result of research of logistic coordination of sequence of cyclist of working out of a constructively-unifi ed number of models expediency of modifi cation of par ameters of a constructive prototype is revealed. The key areas of innovative technology of a modular design of a stable range are identifi ed as follows:- the objectivity of the assessment of the functionality of the product (the competitiveness of the range increases);- drawing attention to the gradation of structural states of the design object (the algorithm of design solutions is simplifi ed);- unifi cation of structural elements of constructive modifi cation (expands the possibilities of smart technologies by the search function «yes-no»);- coordination of synergetic connections in the game space of the morphological structure of the object (provides minimization of information arrays in updating the models of the industrial collection);- operational planning of stages of design and technological preparation of production (determines the vector of the models selection of an industrial series for start in technological process).Practical value. The obtained results are recommended for the implementation in the production and marketing activities of enterprises in order to increase the effi cie ncy of project documentation and, as a result, improve the competitiveness of products. Provided expansion of smart technologies in business, the logistics of accelerating the design and technological preparation of production has high prospects in application.
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Godina, Radu, Inês Ribeiro, Florinda Matos, Bruna T. Ferreira, Helena Carvalho, and Paulo Peças. "Impact Assessment of Additive Manufacturing on Sustainable Business Models in Industry 4.0 Context." Sustainability 12, no. 17 (August 30, 2020): 7066. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12177066.
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Additive manufacturing has the potential to make a longstanding impact on the manufacturing world and is a core element of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Additive manufacturing signifies a new disruptive path on how we will produce parts and products. Several studies suggest this technology could foster sustainability into manufacturing systems based on its potential of optimizing material consumption, creating new shapes, customizing designs and shortening production times that, all combined, will greatly transform some of the existing business models. Although it requires reaching a certain level of design maturity to completely insert this technology in an industrial setting, additive manufacturing has the potential to favorably impact the manufacturing sector by reducing costs in production, logistics, inventories, and in the development and industrialization of a new product. The transformation of the industry and the acceleration of the adopting rate of new technologies is driving organizational strategy. Thus, through the lenses of Industry 4.0 and its technological concepts, this paper aims to contribute to the knowledge about the impacts of additive manufacturing technology on sustainable business models. This aim is accomplished through a proposed framework, as well as the models and scales that can be used to determine these impacts. The effects are assessed by taking into account the social, environmental and economic impacts of additive manufacturing on business models and for all these three dimensions a balanced scorecard structure is proposed.
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Krajčovič, Martin, Viktor Hančinský, Ľuboslav Dulina, Patrik Grznár, Martin Gašo, and Juraj Vaculík. "Parameter Setting for a Genetic Algorithm Layout Planner as a Toll of Sustainable Manufacturing." Sustainability 11, no. 7 (April 8, 2019): 2083. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su11072083.
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The long-term sustainability of the enterprise requires constant attention to the continuous improvement of business processes and systems so that the enterprise is still competitive in a dynamic and turbulent market environment. Improvement of processes must lead to the ability of the enterprise to increase production performance, the quality of provided services on a constantly increasing level of productivity and decreasing level of cost. One of the most important potentials for sustainability competitiveness of an enterprise is the continuous restructuring of production and logistics systems to continuously optimize material flows in the enterprise in terms of the changing requirements of customers and the behavior of enterprise system surroundings. Increasing pressure has been applied to projecting manufacturing and logistics systems due to labor intensity, time consumption, and costs for the whole technological projecting process. Moreover, it is also due to quality growth, complexity, and information ability of outputs generated from this process. One option is the use of evolution algorithms for space solution optimization for manufacturing and logistics systems. This method has higher quality results compared to classical heuristic methods. The advantage is the ability to leave specific local extremes. Classical heuristics are unable to do so. Genetic algorithms belong to this group. This article presents a unique genetic algorithm layout planner (GALP) that uses a genetic algorithm to optimize the spatial arrangement. In the first part of this article, there is a description of a framework of the current state of layout planning and genetic algorithms used in manufacturing and logistics system design, methods for layout design, and basic characteristics of genetic algorithms. The second part of the article introduces its own GALP algorithm. It is a structure which is integrated into the design process of manufacturing systems. The core of the article are parameters setting and experimental verification of the proposed algorithm. The final part of the article is a discussion about the results of the GALP application.
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Stawiarska, Ewa, Danuta Szwajca, Mirosław Matusek, and Radosław Wolniak. "Diagnosis of the Maturity Level of Implementing Industry 4.0 Solutions in Selected Functional Areas of Management of Automotive Companies in Poland." Sustainability 13, no. 9 (April 26, 2021): 4867. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13094867.
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The automotive sector is one of the key branches of the global economy. The automotive industry is also a very important sector of the Polish economy, as it generates over 8% of GDP and accounts for over 20% of the annual export value. Industry 4.0 and the effective use of modern technologies give a chance for its further dynamic development. The implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions in the business processes of automotive companies should not only take place in the area of production or logistics, as it is usually indicated, but also in their other functional areas, such as quality management, human resources management, and innovation management. The purpose of the article is to diagnose the level of maturity in the implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions in selected management areas of automotive companies operating in Poland. Using a maturity assessment tool, the authors assessed the level of maturity in six selected functional areas of an enterprise, such as production and logistics management, quality management, human resources management, social and environmental responsibility, and product innovation management. The authors also formulated conclusions and recommendations concerning actions that should be taken by automotive companies in order to achieve higher maturity levels in the implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions.
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Chepeliuk, M. I., and M. Y. Pomazan. "The Strategy of Sustainable Development of the World Leader in Freight Transportation in the Realities of Modern Business." Business Inform 11, no. 514 (2020): 392–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.32983/2222-4459-2020-11-392-397.
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The processes of globalization of international trade involve the unhindered movement of resources and goods, which is objectively impossible to carry out without maritime transport. Currently, maritime transport provides sustainable foreign economic transport and production relations between individual countries. Sea transportation occupies about 80% of the world’s cargo turnover, and this percentage increases every year. Sea transportation is the most efficient, reliable and economical way of international transportation of most goods. Corporate social responsibility is an integral part of sustainable development of maritime cargo transportation companies and includes care for the environment, labor rights and human rights, business ethics. In 2018, a strategy directed towards reducing annual greenhouse gas emissions from vessels by 2050 by at least 50% of the total volume compared to 2008 was adopted. The article proposes methods for calculating tracking indicators of the sea transport energy efficiency, basic elements of planning the energy efficiency management of the vessel are allocated. The sustainable development strategy of the Danish company Maersk, specializing in maritime freight transportation and port terminal maintenance, envisages four areas - climate change, inclusive trade, food loss and ship recycling. The Maersk’s partners are international organizations that contribute to the implementation of the UN sustainable development strategy. Since 2019 Maersk reports a 42% reduction in relative CO2 emissions compared to 2008. The company plans to jointly develop carbon dioxide fuel types and sustainable fuel solutions with energy suppliers, as well as with technology developers, researchers, investors and other transportation companies and logistics providers. Thus, Maersk is gradually demonstrating a global commitment to the ecologically sustainable logistics in line with its commitment to reducing carbon emissions across the supply chain. Maersk has taken the initiative to abandon the use of fossil fuels and has set a global goal of achieving zero carbon emissions by 2050 in the performance of all its operations.
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Chepeliuk, M. I., and M. Y. Pomazan. "The Strategy of Sustainable Development of the World Leader in Freight Transportation in the Realities of Modern Business." Business Inform 11, no. 514 (2020): 392–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.32983/2222-4459-2020-11-392-397.
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The processes of globalization of international trade involve the unhindered movement of resources and goods, which is objectively impossible to carry out without maritime transport. Currently, maritime transport provides sustainable foreign economic transport and production relations between individual countries. Sea transportation occupies about 80% of the world’s cargo turnover, and this percentage increases every year. Sea transportation is the most efficient, reliable and economical way of international transportation of most goods. Corporate social responsibility is an integral part of sustainable development of maritime cargo transportation companies and includes care for the environment, labor rights and human rights, business ethics. In 2018, a strategy directed towards reducing annual greenhouse gas emissions from vessels by 2050 by at least 50% of the total volume compared to 2008 was adopted. The article proposes methods for calculating tracking indicators of the sea transport energy efficiency, basic elements of planning the energy efficiency management of the vessel are allocated. The sustainable development strategy of the Danish company Maersk, specializing in maritime freight transportation and port terminal maintenance, envisages four areas - climate change, inclusive trade, food loss and ship recycling. The Maersk’s partners are international organizations that contribute to the implementation of the UN sustainable development strategy. Since 2019 Maersk reports a 42% reduction in relative CO2 emissions compared to 2008. The company plans to jointly develop carbon dioxide fuel types and sustainable fuel solutions with energy suppliers, as well as with technology developers, researchers, investors and other transportation companies and logistics providers. Thus, Maersk is gradually demonstrating a global commitment to the ecologically sustainable logistics in line with its commitment to reducing carbon emissions across the supply chain. Maersk has taken the initiative to abandon the use of fossil fuels and has set a global goal of achieving zero carbon emissions by 2050 in the performance of all its operations.
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Grenčíková, Adriana, Marcel Kordoš, Jozef Bartek, and Vladislav Berkovič. "The Impact of the Industry 4.0 Concept on Slovak Business Sustainability within the Issue of the Pandemic Outbreak." Sustainability 13, no. 9 (April 29, 2021): 4975. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13094975.
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Many studies have found that the most significant job structure changes in the Slovak business environment can be expected in production and logistics. The biggest manpower shortages are in the fields of mechanical engineering, production, construction, information sciences and communication technologies, and medical sciences. The smallest manpower shortage can be found in the humanities and social science areas. The main objective of this research was to assess the trends within the Slovak labor market from the perspective of the companies that participated in a survey focused on their assumptions on job structure changes in the context of the implementation of the elements of Industry 4.0. The estimation was based on a questionnaire conducted during the spring months of 2020 with the participation of 175 companies and institutions. The results showed that one third of companies anticipate job cuts in the implementation of smart industry. Along with the job position disposal and the qualified staffs’ need for new jobs, the demands of employers regarding the level of education are growing. On the other hand, three quarters of companies are not only willing but also ready to participate in human resource vocational training and requalification focused mainly on technical skills.
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Oltra-Badenes, Raul, Hermenegildo Gil-Gomez, Vicente Guerola-Navarro, and Pau Vicedo. "Is It Possible to Manage the Product Recovery Processes in an ERP? Analysis of Functional Needs." Sustainability 11, no. 16 (August 13, 2019): 4380. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su11164380.
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In today’s business environment, different factors make product return and product recovery increasingly more important in order to recover value and increase the company’s profitability. In such an environment, where sustainability concerns and awareness of environmental responsibility in industrial production has considerably grown, reverse logistics (RL) becomes more relevant and, thus, its correct management using suitable information systems (IS) is fundamental. Nevertheless, today’s IS in general, and in Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) in particular, are developed based on conventional logistic processes that do not contemplate the specific characteristics of RL. The main objective of this work is to analyze the functional requirements of an IS to manage product recovery processes that serve as a guide to develop a suitable ERP for RL. The research methodology has been conducted with a qualitative approach, through which the main specific requirements that an IS must meet to manage RL have been stablished, and a data model for the development of solutions to the requirements identified in an ERP system has been proposed. For the development in the ERP it is recommended to start with the requirement of RBOM (Reverse Bill Of Materials) management, since it is the most complex development and has a greater relationship with the rest.
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Steyn, P. D., and A. S. A. Du Toit. "Investigating the potential for the development of a just-in-time knowledge management model." South African Journal of Business Management 41, no. 2 (June 30, 2010): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/sajbm.v41i2.514.
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There have been numerous approaches to knowledge management over the past number of years. The term Just-in-Time (JIT) can be defined as a production or inventory scheduling technique found within the more complex production logistics disciplines. JIT is more appropriately thought of as a philosophy, as it is more than a mere set of management and production principles. JIT knowledge management is an endeavour to provide the right knowledge at the right time to the right person. This requires insight into the knowledge demand and supply process as well as the time horizon applicable to the knowledge required. Over the longer term business forecasts, environmental scans and strategic planning can be applied to close the gap between these variables. However, it is in the short term and in the satisfaction of immediate requirements that the present systems fail and management concerns are emphasised. JIT knowledge management seeks an optimisation of the matching process between demand and supply of knowledge within enterprises, i.e. it endeavours to translate the logistic concept of JIT to the knowledge management field. In addition to JIT knowledge management the concept of real-time knowledge management is introduced as an alternative, since present research indicates that the implementation of JIT knowledge management presents major challenges in terms of cost and development effort, restricting its use to mission critical applications. A more generic application of JIT knowledge management needs to be developed and it is contended that real-time knowledge management fits the requirements of enabling the enterprise to be agile in respect of its ability to respond to knowledge demands and to be sensitive to future knowledge requirements.
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Fang, Xiaoping, Zhang Ji, Zhiya Chen, Weiya Chen, Chao Cao, and Jinrong Gan. "Synergy Degree Evaluation of Container Multimodal Transport System." Sustainability 12, no. 4 (February 17, 2020): 1487. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12041487.
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Logistics activities are an important source of energy consumption and environmental issues. Research conclusions and practical experience show that promoting the development of container multimodal transport is an effective way to reduce the level of carbon footprint. The key to influencing the development of container multimodal transport lies in the cooperation of all participants and links (modes of transport, transport businesses). Evaluating the synergy degree is a key step in this development process. This paper takes the whole process of container multimodal transportation as the research perspective, analyzes the operation process, and treats the process as a production system composed of four subsystems: facilities and equipment, organizational management, business operations, and information interactions. Through in-depth interviews and an analysis of the academic literature and policy documents, we establish a synergy degree evaluation index system and measurement model of container multimodal transport based on synergy theory and case studies. The research results are consistent with the actual situation. From 2015 to 2018, the synergy of container multimodal transport system of China’s G port developed slowly, but generally moved in a more orderly direction.
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Kim, Joohwan, and Hwayoung Kim. "Evaluation of the Efficiency of Maritime Transport Using a Network Slacks-Based Measure (SBM) Approach: A Case Study on the Korean Coastal Ferry Market." Sustainability 13, no. 11 (May 28, 2021): 6094. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13116094.
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Safety is a key performance indicator for the sustainable management of a coastal ferry service business. An efficiency strategy that balances safety and transport performance should be considered. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relative transport efficiency of coastal ferry operators through undesirable safety-related output. Coastal ferry operators create added value through logistics activities such as cargo and passenger transport. Accordingly, this study designed a three-stage network-slacks-based measure (SBM) model that delineated production through ferry transport services such as service generation, service execution, and transport value creation. Detention records and marine accidents caused by human errors or technical faults were considered undesirable safety-related outputs. Moreover, the relative transport efficiency of 23 Korean firms that have continuously managed a coastal ferry transport business from 2015 to 2018 was analyzed. The results showed that the differentiation of transport efficiency of firms improved when applying the three-stage network SBM model compared to applying the SBM model that did not consider the internal production stage. This fact suggests that it is more desirable to apply the three-stage network SBM model proposed in this study when a more stringent comparison of transport performance is needed in terms of service quality.
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Novikova, I. D., E. M. Ivanova, and K. A. Zabolotskaya. "Automation of calculation of technical and operational parameters of a railway cargo terminal." Transport Technician: Education and Practice 1, no. 1-2 (June 28, 2020): 76–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.46684/2687-1033.1.13.
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Research is the automation of decision-making on the justification of the type of unloading section of the terminal for single-piece cargo — external or internal input of the railway track is rational according to the criterion of minimum total costs. The relevance of the research topic is associated with the widespread solution of this type of business problems in the modern conditions of the transport and warehouse market. Cargo terminals connect modes of transport and transform cargo flows, which determines both the key position of cargo terminals in modern supply chains, and the complexity of tasks to be solved in their design. For operational management of transport and logistics processes, it is necessary to quickly make business decisions, which can be provided by software implementation of a number of settlement procedures.Used dynamic and linear programming, syntax and tools of the Pascal ABC programming language, analytical, marketing, and project methods; materials of general access and official sites, own research.A software product for automating the calculation of technical and operational parameters of a railway cargo terminal is described. The program allows you to calculate a set of technical and economic parameters of the cargo terminal operation, in particular, the size of the annual car traffic, the required length of the railway unloading section, as well as annual operating (production) costs and capital costs for the construction of the car unloading section by options.The software product can be useful both in the educational process of secondary and higher education, and in practical business when making business decisions on planning the operation of a cargo terminal.
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Dobler, Gregor, and Rita Kesselring. "Swiss extractivism: Switzerland's role in Zambia's copper sector." Journal of Modern African Studies 57, no. 2 (June 2019): 223–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022278x19000089.
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AbstractSwitzerland is usually not looked upon as a substantial economic actor in Africa. Taking Zambian copper as a case study, we show how important Swiss companies have become in the global commodities trade and the services it depends on. While big Swiss trading firms such as Glencore and Trafigura have generated increasing scholarly and public interest, a multitude of Swiss companies is involved in logistics and transport of Zambian copper. Swiss extractivism, we argue, is a model case for trends in today's global capitalism. We highlight that servicification, a crucial element of African mining regimes today, creates new and more flexible opportunities for international companies to capture value in global production networks. These opportunities partly rely on business-friendly regulation and tax regimes in Northern countries, a fact which makes companies potentially vulnerable to reputation risks and offers opportunities to civil society actors criticising their role. New and different Swiss–Zambian connections emerge from civil society networks organising around companies’ economic activities.