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Učinki vitke proizvodnje v slaščičarskem podjetju v Srbiji – študija primera
No full textBackground and Purpose: The objective of this paper was to evaluate effects of implementing lean manufacturing in a Serbian confectionery production company during a period of 24 months, emphasizing observed benefits and constrains. Company 'case study' is a leading confectionery producer in Serbia with annual production of more than 25,000 t. Methodology/Approach: The research method was case study. The approach in implementing lean manufacturing was structured in five phases, as follows: (i) training, (ii) analysis of lean wastes on one technological line, (iii) choice of lean tools to be implemented in the factory, (iv) implementation of lean tools in production and maintenance, (v) development of continual improvement sector and further deployment of lean tools. Results: Lean manufacturing tools implemented in the production process were visual control and single minute exchange of dies (SMED). Maintenance process implemented 5S with total productive maintenance (TPM) and problem solving sessions being the tools implemented in both processes. During the observed period, results of these tools showed the following: visual control tables initiated 61 improvement memos out of which 39% were fully implemented; a total of 2284 minor problems had been recorded, with over 95% of issues revealed in due time; total SMED time decreased for 7.6%; 19 problem solving sessions were initiated with 58% of solving effectiveness, and the remaining converted to on-going projects. In maintenance 5S improved from 29.9 to 60.3; overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) indicator increased from 87.9% to 92.3%; mean time between failure (MTBF) increased for 16.4%. Conclusion: As a result of all activities, 20 in-house trainings and 2 'kaizen' events including motivational training have been initiated with 54 documents being revised and improved in order to contribute to more efficient processes.Ozadje in namen: Cilj članka je ovrednotiti učinke uvedbe vitke proizvodnje v slaščičarskem podjetju v Srbiji v obdobju 24 mesecev, s poudarkom na ugotovljenih pridobitvah in omejitvah. Proučevana organizacija je pomemben izdelovalec slaščic z letno proizvodnjo več kot 25,000 t. Metodologija/pristop: Uporabili smo metodo študije primera. Pristop uvajanja vitke proizvodnje je potekal v 5 fazah: (1) usposabljanje, (2) analiza izmečka na eni od tehnoloških linij, (3) izbira orodij vitke proizvodnje za uvedbo v tovarni, (4) uvedba teh orodij v proizvodnji in vzdrževanju in (5) uvedba sektorja za stalno izboljševanje in nadaljnji razvoj vitkih orodij. Rezultati: Orodja vitke proizvodnje, ki smo jih uvedli v proizvodni proces, so vizualni pregled in enominutna menjava barvil (SMED). V procesu proizvodnje so bila uvedena naslednja orodja: sistem 5S, celovito produktivno vzdrževanje (TPM) in sestanki za reševanje problemov. Rezultati v opazovanem obdobju so naslednji: vizualna kontrola je dala 61 sugestij za izboljšave in 39% od njih je bilo uvedenih v celoti. Zaznanih je bilo 2284 manjših problemov, celoten čas SMED se je zmanjšal za 7,6%; izvedenih je bilo 19 sestankov za reševanje problemov z učinkovitostjo reševanja 58%; reševanje ostalih problemov je bilo vključeno v tekoče projekte. Pri vzdrževanju se je S5 izboljšal od 29,9 na 60,3. Splošni indikator učinkovitosti opreme (OEE) se je povečal od 87,9% na 92,3%. Povprečni čas med odpovedmi (MTBF) pa se je povečal za 16,4%. Zaključek: Rezultat vseh aktivnosti je 20 usposabljanj v organizaciji in dveh 'kaizen' dogodkov, vključujoč motivacijsko usposabljanje, 54 dokumentov je bilo spremenjenih in izboljšanih, da bi prispevali k bolj učinkovitemu procesu
Sistem za podporo odločanju vzdrževanja na podlagi Weibullove porazdelitve
No full textBackground: The Weibull distribution is one of the most important lifetime distributions in applied statistics. Weibull analysis is the leading method in the world for fitting and analyzing lifetime data. We discuss one of the earliest decision support system for the assessment of a distribution for the parameters of the Weibull reliability model using expert information. We then present a different approach to assess the parameters distribution.Objectives: The studies mentioned in this paper aimed to construct a distribution of the parameters of the Weibull reliability model and apply it in the domain of Maintenance Optimization. Method: The parameters of the Weibull reliability model are considered random variables and a distribution for the parameters is assessed using informed judgment in the form of reliability estimates from vendor information, engineering knowledge or experience in the field.Results: The results are the development of modern maintenance optimization models that can be embodied in decision support systems.Conclusion: While the information management part is important in the building of maintenance optimization decision systems, the accuracy of the mathematical and statistical algorithms determines the level of success of the maintenance solution.Ozadje: Weibullova porazdelitev je ena od najbolj pomembnih na področju porazdelitev življenjske dobe v uporabni statistiki. Ona je vodilna metoda za oceno in analizo podatkov na področju življenjske dobe. V prispevku razpravljamo o enem od prvih sistemov za podporo odločanju za oceno porazdelitve parametrov zanesljivosti Weibull-ovega modela na podlagi razpoložljive informacije. Nato smo predstavili drugačen pristop za oceno porazdelitve parametrov .Cilji: Cilj študije je zgraditi model porazdelitve parametrov zanesljivosti Weibullove porazdelitve in ga uporabiti na področju optimizacije vzdrževanja. Metoda: Parametri modela Weibullove zanesljivosti obravnavamo kot naključne spremenljivke katerih distribucija je ocenjena z strani ekspertov v obliki zanesljivosti s pomočjo informacij prodajalca z inženirskim znanjem in izkušnjami na tem področju.Rezultat: Rezultati so razvoj sodobnih optimizacijskih modelov za vzdrževanje kot sistem za podporo odločanju vzdrževanja.Zaključek: Medtem ko je del za upravljanje informacij pomemben pri gradnji sistemov za podporo odločanja optimizacije vzdrževanja, zanesljivost matematičnih in statističnih algoritmov določa stopnjo uspešnosti rešitev za vzdrževanje
Razširjeni model TAM za analizo sprejetosti statističnega paketa SPSS med slovenskimi študenti družboslovja
No full textBackground and Purpose - IBM SPSS Statistics is among the most widely used programs for statistical analysis in social sciences. Since SPSS can provide the practical skills to analyze data and make informed decisions, it is also used by market researchers, health care researchers, education researchers, survey companies, government, marketing organizations, and others. Due to many practical values SPSS is frequently used as a tool for teaching statistical concepts in many social science university programs. In our opinion, motivation to learn and to use SPSS during the studying process plays a significant role in building a positive attitude towards SPSS which influences its usage at the professional level, after finishing the study.Design/Methodology/Approach - The aim of this paper is development of the model for analyzing the acceptance of the SPSS among the university students of social sciences. The model is based on the widely known Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Beside the traditional components of the TAM, the following six external variables were included: “SPSS Self Efficacy”, “Computer Attitude”, “Statistics Anxiety”, “Statistics Learning Self Efficacy”, “Statistics Learning Value” and “Satisfaction with Achievements”. The model is tested using the web survey performing on the university students of social sciences from seven different faculties of three Slovenian universities.Results – The evaluation of the questionnaire was performed. The dependencies among the model components were studied using the regression analyses and the significant dependencies were pointed out.Conclusion - Results of the empirical study prove that all external variables considered in the model are relevant, and directly influence the “Perceived Usefulness” and “Perceived Ease of Use” which are the key components of the traditional TAM. Therefore, our model is useful to study the adoption and continuous utilization of SPSS among the students of social sciences. Results obtained are of great importance for educators, and can help them to improve the learning process.Ozadje in namen: IBM SPSS Statistics je eden izmed najpogosteje uporabljanih programov za izvajanje statističnih analiz v družboslovnih vedah. Zaradi številnih prednosti se SPSS pogosto uporablja tudi kot pripomoček pri učenju statistike na mnogih družboslovnih študijskih programih. Po našem mnenju igra motivacija za učenje in uporabo SPSS-a med samim študijem odločilno vlogo pri oblikovanju pozitivnega odnosa do tega statističnega paketa, kar vpliva na njegovo uporabo na profesionalnem nivoju po zaključku študija.Metoda: V prispevku smo razvili model, ki omogoča analizo sprejetosti SPSS-a med študenti družboslovnih študijskih programov. Model je zasnovan na znanem modelu TAM (Technology Acceptance Model), ki se v strokovni literaturi pogosto uporablja za proučevanje sprejetosti IT tehnologije med uporabniki. S pomočjo spletne ankete smo model preskusili na študentih družboslovja iz sedmih fakultet treh slovenskih univerz.Rezultati: Opravili smo evalvacijo vprašalnika in za komponente modela izračunali opisne statistike. S pomočjo regresijske analize smo proučili odvisnosti med komponentami modela in izpostavili tiste povezave, ki so se izkazale za statistično značilne.Zaključki: Rezultati empirične raziskave dokazujejo, da ima vseh šest zunanjih spremenljivk, ki smo jih v model vključili, posreden vpliv na obe temeljni komponenti modela TAM. To potrjuje, da izbrane zunanje spremenljivke predstavljajo relevantne dejavnike, ki učinkujejo na uporabo SPSS-a na profesionalnem nivoju. S tega stališča je njihova vključitev v model upravičena. Zaključimo lahko, da je predstavljeni model primeren za analizo sprejetosti SPSS-a med študenti družboslovja. Rezultati, ki jih s tako študijo dobimo, so uporabni predvsem za pedagoge, saj so v pomoč pri izboljševanju študijskega procesa
Easy Methods to Let Chickens Continue to Lay Eggs
No full textFree-range chickens are the type of chicken that is in great demand for both meat and eggs. Residents themselves know him as a free-range chicken, because this type of chicken typically lives in villages or villages. Therefore, the feeding is also fairly natural and far from chemicals. As is widely used in laying hens and boiler chickens. Therefore, in terms of health, this free-range chicken is relatively very comfortable to eat. So it is not surprising that the increase in market demand for native chicken is quite large. Of course, this provides a business opportunity for you in the form of cultivating native chickens which in fact will be profitable. But this time we want to talk about the benefits of free-range chicken eggs, and how to do it so that native chickens can continue to make eggs without stopping. Country Chicken EggsEggs are an easy source of protein. There are 2 types of eggs that are generally eaten by residents, namely native chicken eggs and state chickens. As the name implies, free-range chicken eggs are produced by native chickens. according to mitrausahatani, the eggs produced by free-range chickens have a brightly patterned shell, which tends to be creamy white.The dimensions of free-range chicken eggs are usually smaller than country chicken eggs, which are around 27-56 grams per egg. The color of the chicken egg yolk is more orange in color. The thick color of the chicken egg yolk makes it a mainstay for making cakes or sponge cakes.The color of the egg white is clear and clear with a thicker texture than the egg white of a country chicken. This is the reason why the egg whites of native chickens become very hard when boiled for a long time.A study from North Carolina University shows that free-range chicken eggs have more monounsaturated fats (monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats) than country chicken eggs. In general, 1 free-range chicken egg has nutrients such as 150 calories of energy, 13 protein, 10 grams of fat, and 1.5 grams of carbohydrates. Other nutrients such as vitamin D, vitamin E, and omega-3 in free-range chicken eggs are determined by the type of feed and the environment.method so that native chickens continue to lay eggs without stoppingRaising and cultivating free-range chickens are often found in rural residents who have large yards. Understandably, native chickens have a 'blusukan' routine or roam near yards, gardens, parks and near homes to find food. Compared to chicken pieces or broiler chickens, raising native chickens is actually a bit complicated. Moreover, native chickens can only lay eggs at certain times. Even more difficult, the number of eggs can be counted on the fingers.the fastest chicken method lays eggs, the free-range chicken method continues to lay eggs For various sources, native chickens can only lay up to 12 eggs only. It is conceivable, if you keep native chickens for sale and take the benefits in the form of eggs, surely not so much results can be obtained. However… but this is ancient. In the era of advanced livestock technology. Researchers have begun to improve ways to make native chickens lay eggs non-stop. The expertise of native chickens to be active in laying eggs and making more eggs cannot be separated from the position of developers and researchers in the field of animal husbandry.What is the method of making native chickens lay eggs without stopping? Here's the secret… Preparing good broodstock The quality of the broodstock to be used as experimental animals must be of sufficient age and quality. The age of female native chickens should be 4 to 6 months. Meanwhile, male free-range chickens are around 8 to 10 months old. Even better if the female native chicken does not come from the same parent as the male.Maintenance positionLocal free-range chickens are generally displayed or allowed to roam near their homes. That said, many residents and breeders believe that if free-range chicken is exposed or allowed to roam, the meat will be more delicious. However, not a few of the native chicken breeders place the native chickens that are kept in a cage. It's just that, in the morning, free-range chickens will be released from the cage for some time so that they can get morning sunlight. Fulfillment of protein nutrition The provision of nutrition in the form of concentrates, bran and protein is very important in order to produce quality eggs and support greater reproductive skills. Just add the minced snail meat or rice field snails to the free-range chicken feed.Cage preparation If you see the characteristics of a female free-range chicken that is worried and wants to lay eggs, immediately quarantine it and place it in a different cage with dry straw. Day 1, allow the eggs to always be in the nest Day 2, when the hen is about to lay another egg, take the egg on day 1 Day 3, take eggs on day 2, and leave a new egg And so on, until the mother hen finishes laying eggs for 30 days. Generally per day, a native hen can create 1 egg. Eggs that are successfully collected can be eaten alone as herbal medicine or sold again to the market. From earlier, which could only lay 12 eggs a month, now hens can lay up to 30 eggs a month. To maintain good and quality egg laying skills, provide adequate and mixed nutrients in chicken feed. Can be in the form of corn, bran, bran, and so on. Drinks for native chickens can also be mixed with betel leaf which has antiseptic or germ-killing properties and helps protect the immune system of chickens so they are not susceptible to disease. Referensi Badan Pusat Statistik. https://www.bps.go.id/indicator/24/491/1/produksi-telur-ayam-petelur-menurut-provinsi.html. Accessed 1 Dec. 2021.Service, Jabar Digital. Produksi Telur Ayam Petelur Berdasarkan Kabupaten/Kota Di Jawa Barat. http://opendata.jabarprov.go.id/id/dataset/produksi-telur-ayam-petelur-berdasarkan-kabupatenkota-di-jawa-barat. Accessed 1 Dec. 2021.Produksi Telur | Satu Data NTB. https://data.ntbprov.go.id/dataset/produksi-telur. Accessed 1 Dec. 2021.“Pemerintah Diminta Perhatikan Nasib Peternak Ayam Petelur.” Republika Online, 2 Oct. 2021, https://republika.co.id/share/r0c2ii415.DISPERTAN.BANTENPROV.GO.ID | BUDIDAYA AYAM PETELUR SKALA RUMAH TANGGA. https://dispertan.bantenprov.go.id/lama/read/artikel/748/BUDIDAYA-AYAM-PETELUR-SKALA-RUMAH-TANGGA.html. Accessed 1 Dec. 2021
Primerjava kompetenčnih modelov vodenja kot osnova za izdelavo ocene potreb po usposabljanju za vodje v zdravstveni negi
No full textBackground and Purpose: The main purpose behind the formation of leadership competency models must be theimprovement of leadership. A competency model should serve as one of the tools for selecting the most suitable leaders, appraising their work, assessing training needs and preparing programmes of functional and formal education. The objective of this research is to assess the training needs of leaders in health care. A comparison of leadership competency models between different professional groups should serve as one of the tools with which to assess the training needs of various levels of leaders.Design/Methodology/Approach: A descriptive study using a survey design was conducted on 141 nurse leaders inSlovenia. Respondents indicated to what extent each of 95 different behaviours was characteristic of a person at their leadership level.Results: The most important competence dimensions (groups of behaviours) for leaders in health care are (1) at the first - top leadership level: strategic thinking, openness to change and responsibility; (2) for leaders at the second – middle leadership level: relations with co-workers, animation, resistance to stress; and (3) for leaders at the third leadership level: realisation skills, execution of procedures, communication. Training needs assessments were done for three leadershiplevels in nursing care.Conclusions: The greatest need for training of nurse leaders can be observed at the third leadership level. Special training programmes should be organised in the competency areas of realisation skills, execution of procedures, communication, education and ethics.Ozadje in namen: Glavni namen oblikovanja kompetenčnih modelov vodenja mora biti izboljšanje vodenja. Kompetenčne modele naj bi uporabljali kot eno od orodij za izbiro najprimernejših vodij, ocenjevanje njihovega dela, potreb po usposabljanju ter pripravo programov formalnega in neformalnega vseživljenjskega izobraževanja. Cilj naše raziskave je oceniti potrebe po usposabljanju vodij v zdravstveni negi. Primerjava kompetenčnih modelov vodenja med različnimi profesionalnimi skupinami naj bi služila kot orodje za izdelavo ocene potreb po usposabljanju za različne ravni vodenja.Metodologija: V okviru raziskave je bila izvedena anketa, v kateri je sodelovalo 141 vodij v zdravstveni negi. Anketirani vodje so ocenili do katere stopnje je 95 različnih ravnanj značilnih za osebo na njihovi ravni vodja.Rezultati: Najpomembnejše kompetence (skupine ravnanj) za vodje v zdravstveni negi so (1) za najvišjo raven vodenja: strateško mišljenje, odprtost za novosti in odgovornost; (2) za drugo raven vodenja: medsebojni odnosi, animacija, odpornost na stres; (3) za tretjo raven vodenja realizatorske sposobnosti, izvedba postopkov, komunikacija. Ocenili smo potrebe po usposabljanju na treh ravneh vodenja v zdravstveni negi.Zaključki: Največje potrebe po usposabljanju je opaziti na tretji ravni vodenja v zdravstveni negi. Posebne programe usposabljanja je potrebno organizirati na kompetenčnih področjih realizatorskih sposobnosti, uporabe učinkovitih metod, komuniciranja, izobraževanja in etike
Povezanost med inovativno usmerjenimi dejavnostmi trajnostnega razvoja ter učinkovitostjo in uspešnostjo organizacije: empirični dokazi iz slovenskih organizacij
No full textBackground and Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to empirically analyse the effects of sustainability-oriented innovation practices on the overall organizational performance. Further, this paper also aims to advance understanding of the measurement of corporate sustainability practices with the focus on innovation dimensions. Design/Methodology/Approach - The study uses data obtained from a survey of 116 organizations encompassing both the manufacturing and service industries in Slovenia. Descriptive statistics were used in order to determine the level of sustainability-oriented innovation practices deployment. Exploratory factor analysis was applied to extract the underlying factors and to provide a basis for assessing their reliability and validity. In addition, regression analysis was used to quantify the effect of sustainability practices on the organizational performance. Results - Data analysis result showed that sustainability-oriented innovation practices are significantly associated with organizational performance. Therefore, empirical evidence from this research confirmed the premise that building innovation competencies and integrating innovation activities in organization’s processes lead to performance benefits. This contributes to the debate about the potential for organizations to be sustainable and competitive. Conclusion - The presented research on corporate sustainability provides important theoretical and practical insights on which the deployment of sustainability-oriented innovation practices are conducive to fostering a broader set of performance benefits. As such, managers should increase organizations' capacity for innovation which can be beneficial in terms of performance implications and achieving sustainability goals. Keywords: corporate sustainability, sustainability-oriented innovation, organizational performance, empirical studyOzadje in namen: Poglavitni namen članka je predstaviti empirično raziskavo o vplivu dejavnosti trajnostnega razvoja, ki so osredotočene na inovativnost, na celokupno učinkovitost in uspešnost organizacije. Namen članka je prav tako izboljšati razumevanje operacionalizacije spremenljivk dejavnosti trajnostnega razvoja, s poudarkom na dimenzijahinovativnosti.Zasnova in metodologija: Pričujoči članek temelji na anketni raziskavi, na osnovi katere smo pridobili 116 uporabnih odgovorov s strani slovenskih proizvodnih in storitvenih organizacij. S pomočjo faktorske analize smo preverili konvergentno veljavnost merjenega konstrukta in s tem oblikovali posamezne dimenzije na inventivnost osredotočenih dejavnosti trajnostnega razvoja organizacije. Vplive na inventivnost osredotočenih dejavnosti trajnostnega razvoja na celokupno učinkovitost in uspešnost organizacije smo proučevali s pomočjo regresijske analize.Rezultati: – Rezultati raziskave so pokazali, da na inventivnost osredotočene dejavnosti trajnostnega razvoja pozitivno in statistično značilno vplivajo na celokupno učinkovitost in uspešnost organizacije. Rezultati raziskave so torej potrdili predpostavko, da razvoj kompetenc na področju inovativnosti in vključitev le-teh v procese organizacije, prinese številne koristi za organizacijo. Na ta način članek prispeva k razpravi o priložnostih in možnostih organizacije, da razvijakonkurenčne prednosti in hkrati prispeva k trajnostnemu razvoju.Zaključek: Raziskava doprinaša pomembne teoretične in praktične vpoglede na področju trajnostnega razvojaorganizacije in prikazuje pomembnost izvajanja na inventivnost osredotočenih dejavnosti trajnostnega razvoja z vidika doseganja učinkovitosti in uspešnosti organizacije. Izsledki raziskave poudarjajo vlogo vodstva, ki mora spodbujati povečevanje sposobnosti organizacije na področju inovativnosti, saj organizacije lahko posledično izboljšujejo različne segmente učinkovitosti in uspešnosti ter hkrati dosegajo cilje trajnostnega razvoja
Ključni dejavniki za razvoj izvoza prehrambnega sektorja na Poljskem
No full textBackground: The accession of Poland to the European Union in 2004 facilitated increased exports of food products. It revealed a significant competitive advantage of Polish foreign trade in agri-food products compared to the countries of the “old EU”. After nearly 10 years of Polish membership in the EU, the food sector has still a considerable potential, fostering a further increase in exports. Objectives: The purpose of the paper was an attempt to establish the current determinants for the possibility to increase the exports of the Polish food sector and to identify potential opportunities and potential threats in the future. It was also decided to give an answer to the question whether any of the group factors has a greater impact on the development of exports than the other, and which issues play only a minor role in the development of international exchange.Method: The analysis used involved the review of the relevant literature and forming a group of experts to specify the key factors of success in the food sector export. Basing on the experts research the STEEPVL analysis was carried out.Results: It turned out that apart from a number of organizational, financial and marketing factors the most important are: the level of the IT infrastructure and the fluctuation of the demand on the international markets for the goods offered by the sector.Conclusion: Therefore, the focus on the new distribution channels, integrated company management IT systems and changes in the demand on the market is the key challenge for securing the current potential and for the further development of the sector.Ozadje: Vstop Poljske v EU leta 2004 je omogočil večji izvoz prehrambnih izdelkov na tržišče EU. Pokazalo se je, da ima Poljska pomembne konkurenčne prednosti pri izvozu hrane v primerjavi s “starimi” državami članicami EU. Po 10 letih članstva v EU ima poljski prehrambni sektor še vedno velik potencial za nadaljnje povečanje izvoza. Cilji: Namen članka je ugotoviti ključne dejavnike za nadaljnje povečanje izvoza prehrambnega sektorja in identificirati potencialne priložnosti in grožnje. Namen članka je tudi odgovoriti na vprašanje katera skupina dejavnikov ima večji vpliv na razvoj izvoza prehrambnega sektorja, in kateri dejavniki imajo manjšo vlogo pri razvoju mednarodne menjave. Methoda: Analiza vključuje pregled relevantne literature in oblikovanje skupine ekspertov, da bi lahko opredelili ključne dejavnike uspeha v prehrambnem sektorju . Na osnovi zbranih mnenj ekspertov je bila izvedena STEPVL analiza. Rezultati: Poleg vrste organizacijskih, tržnih in finančnih dejavnikov sta med najbolj pomembnimi dejavniki tudi raven informacijske infrastrukture in fluktuacija v povpraševanju po artiklih, ki jih nudi prehrambni sektor na mednarodnih tržiščih.Zaključek: Zato je ključnega pomena, da se poljski prehrambni sektor usmeri na nove distribucijske kanale, integrirane poslovne informacijske sisteme in fluktuacije v povpraševanju, da bi lahko zagotovili sedanji in bodoči razvoj tega sektorja
Praktična uporaba orodij kakovosti v poljskih proizvodnih podjetjih
No full textBackground and Purpose: Modern companies have found themselves in a situation where the ability for the dynamic adaptation to the changing market conditions is a key competitive advantage. Therefore they are continually searching for intensive ways of improvement of their processes and products. The basis for the implementation of such strategy is the efficient use of information resources. In quality management, appropriate tools and techniques equip decision-makers with information, necessary to take: correction, corrective, preventive, and finally – improvement actions. Design/Methodology/Approach: The paper presents the results of the survey, conducted on a representative sample of manufacturing companies in Great Poland (region of Poland). The main goal of the survey was to ascertain, from the quality assurance perspective, what kind of problems, at which stage of production process are the most frequent and what kind of quality tools and techniques are used by practitioners for their solutions. Furthermore, the respondents evaluated the importance of appearing problems as well as the effectiveness of used tools. Results: The results of the survey show that quality tools are most frequently implemented at the manufacturing phase of the production process, then at the production set-up stage and measurement phase. On the manufacturing phase example it was shown, which of the tools included in the survey, are effectively used for problem solutions, concerning the process inputs, process performance and management of the processes. Conclusion: The obtained results allow contradicting the thesis spreading quality tools universality. In the context of production process stages, some of them are oriented towards selected phases and, such as, may be effectively used by practitioners.Ozadje in namen: Sodobna podjetja so se znašla v položaju, ko je sposobnost dinamičnega prilagajanja spreminjajočim se tržnim pogojem ključna konkurenčna prednost. Zato stalno iščejo intenzivne načine za izboljšanje izdelkov in procesov. Osnova za uvedbo takšne strategije je učinkovita uporaba informacijskih virov. Pri upravljanju s kakovostjo se uporabljajo ustrezna orodja in tehnike da pripravijo odločevalcem informacije potrebne za korektivne in preventivne ukrepe in ukrepe izboljšanja. Zasnova/metodologija/pristop: V članku so prikazani rezultati raziskave izvedene na reprezentativnem vzorcu proizvodnih podjetij iz Velikopoljske regije. Osnovni cilj raziskave je ugotoviti kakšni problemi z vidika zagotavljanje kakovosti in v katerih fazah proizvodnega procesa so najbolj pogosti in katera orodja in tehnike kvalitete praktiki uporabljajo za njihovo reševanje. Ocenjevali smo tudi pomembnost ugotovljenih problemov in učinkovitost uporabljenih orodij. Rezultati: Ugotovitve raziskave kažejo, da se orodja kvalitete najbolj pogosto uvajajo v fazi izdelave v proizvodnem procesu, nato v pripravi proizvodnje in v fazi meritev. Na primeru faze izdelave smo pokazali katera obravnavana orodja se učinkovito uporabljajo za reševanje problemov, upoštevajoč vhod v proces, izvedbo in upravljanje procesov. Zaključek: Dobljeni rezultati nam dovoljujejo, da nasprotujemo tezi o univerzalnosti orodij kakovosti. Upoštevajoč faze proizvodnega procesa ugotavljamo, da so nekatera usmerjena predvsem na posamezne faze in so kat takšna lahko učinkovita v praksi
Usklajevanje poklicnega in družinskega življenja glede na področje, dejansko stanje in pričakovanja – prekrivanje mnenj delodajalcev in zaposlenih v Sloveniji
No full textBackground: The question of work-life balance (WLB) is an area where increasing attention is being paid nowadays.States, organisations and employees all have responsibility and a role to play in WLB. This article presents the important areas of the WLB by key players in this field.Purpose: The purpose of the research was to compare and analyse the differences between the actual situation and the expectations of employers and employees with regard to specific areas of WLB in Slovenia.Methodology: Data was gathered using the Computer Assisted Web Interview (CAWI) method. In the first part of the research project, employers across all sectors of the economy in Slovenia were questioned and in second part focussed on employees. In order to verify the areas in which employers and employees agree and those in which there are differences in perception, ultidimensional scaling (MDS) was used.Results: The results of our research show that Slovenian organisations must pay more attention to flexible working time, the employees’ ability to take time off to care for family members, time and stress management workshops and paid leave for parents on a child’s first day of school.Conclusion: A significant role in WLB is played by organisations. The incorporation of WLB strategies into the strategic and financial planning of an organisation can, in fact, have positive business, economic and social effects. Employees have to express their expectations and needs, which is the only way that employers can be made aware of their problems and help with WLB. State responsibility is to encourage all social partners to shape the living environment in which employees’ can achieve a good WLB with an emphasis on gender equality.Ozadje: Področju usklajevanja poklicnega in družinskega življenja se v zadnjem času posveča več pozornosti. Vlogo in odgovornost pri usklajevanju imajo tako države kot organizacije in zaposleni. Prispevek prikazuje pomembna področja usklajevanja poklicnega in družinskega življenja ter vloge, ki jih imajo pri tem država, organizacije in zaposleni.Namen: Namen raziskave je bil primerjati in analizirati razlike v dejanskem stanju in pričakovanjih delodajalcev in zaposlenih glede posameznih področjih usklajevanja poklicnega in družinskega življenja.Metodologija: Podatki so bili zbrani z metodo CAWI (s spletnim anketiranjem). V prvem delu raziskave so bili k sodelovanju v raziskavi povabljeni delodajalci tako v javnem kot v zasebnem sektorju v Sloveniji. V drugem delu pa zaposleni. Z metodo multidimenzionalnega skaliranja (MDS) se je preverilo, na katerih področjih se mnenja delodajalcev in zaposlenih prekrivajo.Rezultati: Rezultati raziskave kažejo, da morajo slovenski delodajalci večjo pozornost nameniti fleksibilnemu delovnemu času ter delavnicam za obvladovanje časa in stresa. Zaposlenim morajo omogočiti proste dni, namenjene negi družinskih članov ter spremstvu otrok na prvi šolski dan.Zaključek: Pomembno vlogo pri usklajevanju poklicnega in družinskega življenja imajo organizacije. Vključitev programov, ki omogočajo usklajevanje poklicnega in družinskega življenja, v strategijo in finančni načrt organizacije ima pozitivne ekonomske in socialne učinke. Vloga zaposlenih je, da izrazijo svoje potrebe in pričakovanja, saj delodajalci na ta način prepoznajo njihove težave in jim pomagajo. Vloga države je socialne partnerje spodbujati k oblikovanju življenjskegaokolja, ki bi omogočilo usklajevanje poklicnega in družinskega življenja zaposlenih, s poudarkom na enakosti spolov
Vpliv uvedbe informacijskega sistema za večprojektno vodenje – študija primera v malem raziskovalno razvojnem podjetju
No full textBackground: The problems of resources management (human, financial, time) in multi-project companies are inherently complex and need to be addressed systematically, in both small and large organizations. Furthermore, there is a need for transparent communication and collaboration within the organization as well as with partnering organizations. There are many methodologies and tools supporting project management, which are themselves complex and are thereforenot widely adopted, especially among small companies.Objectives: The aim of this paper is to analyse impact of the implementation of a flexible cloud-based project management information system (PMIS) from the human resources, financial management, and collaboration points of view.Method: We have conducted a case study in a small Slovene research and development company, that has implemented the 4PM PMIS.Results: The findings imply the importance of keeping the balance of the creative processes that are unstructured, rule free and even chaotic, with structured processes monitor and control.Conclusions: The results of the study suggest that the use of “4PM” in support of multi-project management improves human resources and financial management in a collaborative and transparent way when implemented in an open and highly motivated environment.Ozadje: Problemi upravljanja virov kadrov, financ in časa v večprojektni organizaciji so po naravi kompleksni, zato jih moramo obravnavati celovito tako v velikih, kot manjših organizacijah. Pri tem je potrebno zagotoviti odprto komunikacijo med zaposlenimi in med partnerskimi organizacijami. Obstaja več metodologij in orodij za podporo projektnemu delu, vendar so slabo sprejete, predvsem v manjših organizacijah. Razlogi ležijo v prekompleksnosti metod in njihovi naravnanosti na vidik enega projekta.Cilji: Cilj tega prispevka je analizirati vpliv uvedbe prilagodljivega spletnega informacijskega sistema za projektni management z vidika kadrovskega in finančnega managementa ter sodelovanja.Metode: V ta namen smo izvedli študijo primera v manjšem slovenskem raziskovalno-razvojnem podjetju, ki je uvedlo spletno rešitev za večprojektno vodenje 4PM.Rezultati: Rezultati poudarjajo pomembnost ohranjanja ravnovesja med nestrukturiranim kreativnim procesom, ki poteka brez pravil in celo kaotično, in potrebo po strukturiranemu spremljanju in kontroli projektov.Zaključki: Rezultati študije nakazujejo, da uporaba rešitve 4PM učinkovito podpira upravljanje več-projektne organizacije, pozitivno vpliva na zadovoljstvo in sodelovanje zaposlenih ter omogoča preglednejše vodenje financ