LFMEA METHOD FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF KEY DETERMINANTS TO IMPROVE THE EFFICACY OF A LOGISTICS OPERATOR IN TRANSPORT PROCESSES

1 GUMIŃSKI Adam
Co-authors:
2 DOHN Katarzyna
Institutions:
1 Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Organization and Management, Gliwice, Poland, EU
2 Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Organization and Management, Gliwice, Poland, EU
Conference:
7th Carpathian Logistics Congress, ALEXANDRA WELLNESS HOTEL, Liptovsky Jan, Slovakia, EU, June 28th - 30th 2017
Proceedings:
Proceedings 7th Carpathian Logistics Congress
Pages:
185-189
ISBN:
978-80-87294-74-1
ISSN:
2694-9318
Published:
30th November 2017
Proceedings of the conference were published in Web of Science.
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683 views / 213 downloads
Abstract

The authors took a challenge to analyse the possibility of the application of a FMEA method for improving the efficacy of logistics operator’s activity, especially executed logistics processes. Searching for methods and tools for improving the efficiency of logistical processes requires both the development of new solutions and the appropriate modification of existing solutions. A good example is LFMEA, which requires specific assumptions for a proper analysing and evaluating logistical processes. The effectiveness of this method depends on the criteria and constraints that should be defined for a particular logistics operator. The LFMEA method can play an extremely important role in identifying and categorizing existing knowledge deficits that strongly determine the level of efficacy of logistics processes. The study was undertaken in Deutsche Post DHL, one of the key LSP operators. The study proved that the efficacy of a LSP operator could be significantly improved by using a LFMEA method to identify and to analyse transport processes. The study indicates that in a selected LSP operator, further improvements in its activity requires a deep analysis to identify deficits and determinants affecting transport processes and to undertake actions minimalizing their negative influences.

Keywords: transport processes, logistics operator, LMFEA method

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