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Electrification, autonomous driving, blockchain and in-home delivery: game-changers in today’s world of transportation and logistics
Get PDFThis article reviews the major agents of change that are currently trending in transportation and logistics. Electrification is one of these trends as not only passenger vehicles, but also commercial vehicles seek both economic and sustainability objectives in its adoption. Information technology is another agent of change that is enabling technologies such as autonomous driving, blockchain solutions, and in-home delivery. One surprising global trend is the rise of nationalism and the resulting slow-down in momentum in global trade barrier reductions. This geo-political turbulence and the uncertainty it brings will require future supply chains to consider greater elements of flexibility in supply chain design
Simulation study of inventory management in supply chains
Get PDFWell-organized management of the supply chain involves control of inventory levels and fast response to the changing customer demands. The enterprises can not cope with this problem which contributes to the growing stock levels and therefore increases costs. Thus, the main focus of this paper lies on the use of computer simulation techniques in order to emulate the supply chain system and its stochastic behaviour. The procedure for the usage of simulation modeling was described with a case study containing an analysis of online store. The simulation results are presented using statistical parameters, which means that the managers can get not only information concerning the expected value of the parameter looking decision-making, but also statistics to the characteristics of the risk associated with the decision associated with possible uncertainty
STUDY OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PROGRESSIVE DEVELOPMENT OF LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURES OF REGIONS AND THE ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE OF REGIONS (NUTS 2 EU).
Get PDFAbstract: The aim of this article is to confirm the hypothesis that "the developed logistic and transport infrastructure of the region has contributed to the improvement of the economic performance of the region". The article presents research showing the relationship between the developed elements of logistic and transport infrastructures of regions (density of roads, density of railway networks, size of warehouse space, number of intermodal trans-shipment terminals, tonnage transported in tonnes) and economic performance of regions (regional GDP, private capital productivity). The study is based on the regions of Poland with special attention to Silesia region. The results indicate that the liberalization and computerization of the TSL sector is desirable by industry leaders of the region. The research proposals can help TSL authorities and decision-makers leaders to make investment decisions regarding logistics and transport infrastructure
Diversity of logistics centre concepts in Europe
Get PDFThe article discusses logistic centres in Europe, legal changes and directions for their development in the European Union that has led to an increased cross border flow of goods and the need to continue the process. The article identifies major features of logistics centres and presents a comparison of various types of conceptual objectives for logistics centres in Europe. The analysis has been used to develop a list of features collated with the variety of concepts and current market requirements in relation to such issues as sustainable development and corporate social responsibility
Automated and Robotic Warehouses: Developments and Research Opportunities
Get PDFThe first automated, high-bay, warehouses were introduced some 50 years ago. Since then, developments have continued at a rapid pace. Initially, automation was mainly focused on pallet warehouses with bulk storage facilities. A major reason was to increase the storage density, which could be achieved by making the warehouses higher. Later, mini-load warehouses and order picking warehouses were also automated. In this paper we will discuss the different types of automated systems as well as a number of scientific results that are now known about such systems. We will first discuss storage systems for unit loads (bins and pallets). This will be followed by order picking systems from which individual packages can be picked. Finally, we will provide our future expectations of warehouse automation
KEY MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES FOR INDUSTRY 4.0 - PRACTITIONERS’, RESEARCHERS' AND STUDENTS' OPINIONS
Get PDFThis paper attempts to answer the following question: what competencies seem essential for future managers of Industry 4.0? The pharmaceutical and automotive sector were selected for the purpose of study. Both sectors are oriented toward ongoing improvement of competencies. In the article a comparative analysis of the expectations of practitioners and visions of scientists, theoreticians and students was carried out
Warehouse safety
Get PDFThe article is comprised of two parts, theoretical and practical. The first part presents an analysis of warehouse operation as a subject of study. Hazards are discussed that may affect warehouse processes. Factors that determine the safety of warehouse management are characterized. In the second part, based on the results of the study carried out at 16 warehouses, selected problems concerning safety are evaluated and conclusions are presented
MODIFICATION OF THE CELLULAR STRUCTURE WITH INCREASED PRODUCTION IN THE MAKE-TO-ORDER SYSTEM
Get PDFThe customer market is becoming more and more demanding. Customers want to have influence on the final shape, form, functionality and characteristics of the product. As a result, entrepreneurs are forced to abandon the Make-to-Stock system in favour of the MTO (Make-to-Order) concept, with the purpose of not only meeting the customer’s needs but also, for example, reducing the costs by manufacturing exactly the number of products which is currently demanded on the market. The article describes an example of a production task performed in the cellular structure. The customer required a substantial and abrupt increase (by 65%) of the production task. In order to tackle the problem, logistics engineering and lean manufacturing methods were applied. Having regard to the Industry 4.0 perspective, a concept of automated work cells was presented in order to minimise the role of the operator
Transcontinental cargo freights in China-Europe-China relations.
Get PDFAbstractIn the modern world, in Europe and in Poland there can be observed many forms of cooperation between states and enterprises. Many business entities take a lot of effort to offer the most up-to-date services and to prepare sales and marketing networks ready to win on competitive market. These processes affect transport market as well.The article focuses on global transport services, in particular the competition for international cargo traffic in China-Europe route. It is presented on the background of the globalization and competitive processes in transport services. The demand for transport services, resulting from rapid growth of China is discussed, with particular interest in two modes of transport: railway and sea. The article considers the conditions for China-Europe rail transport due to the recent initiatives towards building the "Silk Road". It opens new possibilities for rail transport to compete on the China - Europe route, especially considering the factor of time. The conclusions present the guidelines for further development on the transport services on the China-Europe route
LOGISTICS ENGINEERING IN LOGISTIC PROCESSES DESIGNING
Get PDFIn the systemic approach, each enterprise, (production, transport, commercial) is a complex system of objects and relations between these objects, as well as between the system and its surrounding. As a result of the multitude of variables and indicators of the company's performance assessment, the methods of formalizing the existing relationships are still being sought. Logistics engineering is the field of knowledge which, through the integration of many processes, enables finding practical solutions. It is a rarely used term in Poland, meanwhile, for example in the USA, logistics engineering, using mathematical methods, learning achievements is a commonly used tool, supporting business operations. The article presents primary tasks and possibilities of logistics engineering