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Purpose: The research presented here was intended to describe to what extent secondary technical education is prepared to educate staff for the needs of Industry 4.0. Design/methodology/approach: The research was conducted by analysing the education offer of Polish and Silesian technical secondary schools while identifying professions that are important for the development of Industry 4.0 concept...
Cementing of casing string is a final operation before the next stage of well construction; it provides maximum operational life of the well. Cementing of casing string is carried out with the use of technology, based on squeezing of the whole volume of drilling mud by special grouting composition. The main purposes of cementing include isolation of water-bearing horizon, strengthening of borehole...
Purpose: The aim of the research was to identify problems and develop a way to improve the communication process between partners in the logistics process. Design/methodology/approach: By analysing complaints and interviewing employees, the most important problems in the process were identified. Thanks to the 5 Whys analysis, the root causes of the problems were then identified. Understanding the...
Purpose: The aim of the presented investigations was to explore the possibilities of the effective use of the 8D method to improve the merchandise distribution processes. Design/methodology/approach: The application of the 8D method involved the use of support tools, such as 5Why or ABC. These tools helped to identify and categorize problems involved in the distribution of goods. Next, major problems...
Purpose: The aim of the research was to assess the effectiveness of implementing Lean Manufacturing (One-Piece-Flow) elements in a company producing shock absorbers. Design/methodology/approach: With the help of VSM, the most important problem in the production process was diagnosed, and by using the 5 Whys tool, the root causes of the problems were identified. A simulation of introducing the One-Piece-Flow...
The problem of implementation of the concept of Lean Manufacturing in the ceramic industry, based on the enterprise manufacturing ceramic fancy goods, is presented in this article. The most important information about the concept of Lean Manufacturing, as well as the current state of implementation of the Lean concept in the ceramic industry. Major barriers in the implementation of the Lean concept...
The article describes the process of analysing and improving the rolling stock repair. The problem was ineffective qualification of additional works and elements to be replaced in the renovated wagons. The qualification is carried out before undertaking the repair activities. Improper qualification increases the cost of renovation and, in consequence, causes the customer to incur additional expenses,...
An enterprise which is managed in a modern way should be based on the concept of knowledge management. It is particularly important in the case of processes related to facility maintenance, where the efficiency and effectiveness of work is directly connected with the employees’ knowledge. Improvement of processes involved in facility maintenance has a real influence on the productivity of a manufacturing...
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