Open Access Conference Proceedings

Abstract: In the turbulently changing environment metallurgical enterprises are forced to search for the most effective methods of monitoring and detecting changes in the environment, to take effective adaptation activities leading to a continuous build competitive advantage. The observed increase of competitiveness and globalization, as well as carrying out a mergers and acquisitions, have influence on the search for new methods, techniques and management tools. The knowledge development based on the economy, expressed through intense transfer and fusion of innovation, have substantially influence on the changes of the  models and business processes. [..] Read more

Abstract: An important element of manufacturing process is the technical system which is aimed at maintaining the company's production capacity for a constant and a high level. The number of failures and downtime of production resources are crucial issues that directly affect the productivity of the whole production system. [..] Read more

Abstract: The publication presents changes in the size of steel production in the Polish steel industry for the period 1990-2014. Poland started to transform the economic system in 1990 (the beginnings of a market economy). [..] Read more

Abstract: Achieving and maintaining the high market position requires tremendous flexibility of a steel company in responding to changing market conditions. Only these companies that can take advantage of new functioning opportunities, in particular innovations in management and technology, gain an advantage over competitors. [..] Read more

Abstract: The article presents a risk management process implemented by the machine manufacturer and the user in metallurgical enterprise. The paper discusses the requirements of Directives 2006/42/CE, 2009/104/CE addressed under the law of the European Union Member States. [..] Read more

Abstract: In today's fiercely competitive market, companies have to try to find ways how to succeed and how to keep their position among successful businesses. More and more ways, methods, procedures and tools for improving the functioning of technological and organizational processes have been searched and tried. [..] Read more

Abstract: The paper is dedicated to application of project management tools affecting organizational aspects of project management, i.e. organizational standards for support of project management and project management offices in the context of project management of metallurgical companies. [..] Read more

Abstract: Processors of materials supplied by business of the metallurgical industry often seek to stabilize supplier-customer relationships with those suppliers who are able to supply metallurgical materials in a constant technical quality. This creates scope for finding an appropriate replenishment system for buyers of metallurgical materials. [..] Read more

Abstract: The paper presents outputs of survey among metallurgical and related plants, as they have their significant HR specifics and among cooperating companies in the Czech Republic. The data were collected in the period from January till February 2016. [..] Read more

Abstract: With the development of computers and software products, there is now greater use of quantitative methods in industrial enterprises when making managerial decisions. One of the most applicable solutions to computer simulation algorithms is the Monte Carlo method. [..] Read more

Abstract: Within CSR (corporate social responsibility), one of the key areas is certainly its communication towards all the involved parties (stakeholders). CSR communication can then be used as an effective marketing tool increasing, in the eyes of the business partners, the company’s prestige and contributes to its positive reputation. [..] Read more

Abstract: The CSR concept covers the following five areas: the economic area, the social area, the environmental area, the ethical area and the philanthropic area. The benefits of CSR activities from the point of view of the company and its relevant primary and secondary stakeholders represent an intensively discussed topic. [..] Read more

Abstract: The paper describes a case study of the application of SMED methodology in a chosen enterprise dealing with production of deep drawn steel parts for automotive industry. Acronym SMED stands for "Single Minute Exchange of Die". [..] Read more

Abstract: The article describes the current way of reporting of the annual maintenance costs in a metallurgical enterprise. It analyzes fixed, overhead and total company costs focusing on maintenance. [..] Read more

Abstract: The entire world around us is filled with a certain numerical regularity; this can relate to the height of mountains, winning lottery numbers, numbers in tax declarations, the number of stars – this phenomenon is called Benford's Law. Benford's Law claims that the first significant (valid) place in naturally occurring numbers is more often occupied by low digits than high digits. [..] Read more

Abstract: The paper deals with the analysis of the development of the metallurgical industry in the Moravian-Silesian Region and the prediction of its development in the coming years, including analysis and prediction of related problems such as unemployment, the environment, etc. The article proposes some options (scenarios) and the possible development of the metallurgical industry, including ways of achieving these objectives together with the tools and resources that could be used.. [..] Read more

Abstract: The contribution deals with the first of a series of prerequisites for successful implementation of the BSC concept. Setting strategic objectives and the quality thereof are the main criteria of the BSC itself and have a significant impact on its successful implementation. [..] Read more

Abstract: The paper is dedicated to the problems of optimization of the inventory of steel coils in a processing company supplying the B2C market. It aims to describe and analyse the possibilities and barriers of inventory optimization with respect to the linkages with coil suppliers within the supply chain in metallurgy. [..] Read more

Abstract: The success of the metallurgical industry depends on personality of its managers, their personal ability, and charisma. A manager is someone who makes important decisions concerning the company and its operations, who determines the purposes and prepares plans for the future. [..] Read more

Abstract: Employees are one of the most important resources of the metallurgical companies. They bring to the company their education, knowledge, skills, their experience. [..] Read more