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    An overview of Smart manufacturing for competitive and digital global supply chains

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    This research study aims to examine and review the key advantages of smart manufacturing to achieve and improve performance within global supply chain environments. In recent years supply chain has been arisen as one of the major areas to gain a competitive edge in manufacturing industries. The current business methodologies of short product life cycle, increased outsourcing, expanding product variety, improved customer focus and improved technologies has led supply chain to be some challenging and complex tasks. Smart Manufacturing has been considered as a successful advancement in industrial revolution featuring resource efficiency, adaptability, agitability with wide application of internet and other innovative engineering technologies integrating of customers and business value processes creating a better manufacturing environment. The research is at its preliminary stages and will aim to examine and evaluate existing literature within the areas of smart and digital manufacturing and compare examples of best practices and methods towards creating a detailed comprehensive and systematic finding of the key research studies. This paper is a literature review which aims to review the benefits of smart manufacturing and its influence to achieve an improved performance in supply chain

    Impact of industry 4.0 tools in logistics : case analysis in Colombia

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    Este trabajo presenta un análisis de los escenarios de aplicación de las herramientas de la industria 4.0 (impresión 3D, computación en la nube, realidad aumentada (AR), Internet de las cosas (IoT) y robots autónomos) y su impacto en la logística a escala internacional con énfasis en el contexto colombiano, encontrando beneficios en términos de reducción de costos y tiempos, así como optimización de recursos y el aporte de dichas herramientas en la toma de decisiones dentro de las organizaciones. También se realizó un análisis de 43 empresas a nivel internacional que han implementado herramientas 4.0, señalando sus principales áreas de aplicación. Finalmente, se identificaron las áreas potenciales de aplicación de cada herramienta en Colombia, teniendo en cuenta las diferencias entre su nivel de desarrollo a nivel mundial y en el país.This work presents an analysis of the application scenarios of industry 4.0 tools (3D printing, cloud computing, augmented reality (AR), the internet of things (IoT) and autonomous robots) and their impact on logistics on an international scale with an emphasis in the Colombian context, finding benefits in terms of cost and time reduction as well as resource optimization and the contribution of said tools in decision-making within organizations. An analysis was also carried out of 43 companies at an international level that have implemented 4.0 tools, pointing out their main areas of application. Finally, the potential areas of application for each tool in Colombia were identified whilst keeping in mind the differences between their development level worldwide and in the country

    Sea Container Terminals

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    Due to a rapid growth in world trade and a huge increase in containerized goods, sea container terminals play a vital role in globe-spanning supply chains. Container terminals should be able to handle large ships, with large call sizes within the shortest time possible, and at competitive rates. In response, terminal operators, shipping liners, and port authorities are investing in new technologies to improve container handling infrastructure and operational efficiency. Container terminals face challenging research problems which have received much attention from the academic community. The focus of this paper is to highlight the recent developments in the container terminals, which can be categorized into three areas: (1) innovative container terminal technologies, (2) new OR directions and models for existing research areas, and (3) emerging areas in container terminal research. By choosing this focus, we complement existing reviews on container terminal operations

    Модель функціонування логістичного центру в аеропорту з управлінням ланцюгами поставок

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    Робота публікується згідно наказу ректора від 29.12.2020 р. №580/од "Про розміщення кваліфікаційних робіт вищої освіти в репозиторії НАУ" . Керівник проекту: Керівник проекту: к. фіз-мат.н., доцент Коновалюк Валентина СтаніславівнаModern development of the economy is impossible without adequate development of the transport network. It functions as a circulatory system in the human body, delivering passengers and cargo throughout the country and abroad. One of the most important components of the transport system is aviation. It is impossible to create and develop a single market of goods and services, to integrate the Ukrainian economy into the world economic system, to improve the quality of life of Ukrainians, to restore the position of Ukraine as one of the full members of the world community without the proactive development of a comprehensive national transport system. Civil aviation has always been a kind of transport for our country, ensuring access to all its territories and connecting with other countries and continents. Improvement of transport technologies and transport equipment is the main direction of increase of labor productivity at transport and the most important condition of guarantee of safety, environmental and economy of transport processes. The organization of passenger transportation by air involves the organization of such technological processes: regulatory and legal support of transportation; transportation sales; service of passengers and their luggage at the airport (service before departure and after); maintenance of aircraft of the airline; servicing passengers on board an aircraft. The basis of the scheme of research of this influence is the model of traffic of passengers and freight traffic and aircraft fleet (in terms of its technical and economic indicators). In the process of implementation of the model, recommendations for the composition of the park are developed, which corresponds to the studied streams to the greatest extent.Сучасний розвиток економіки неможливий без належного розвитку транспортної мережі. Він функціонує як кровоносна система в організмі людини, доставляючи пасажирів та вантажі по всій країні та за кордон. Однією з найважливіших складових транспортної системи є авіація. Неможливо створити і розвинути єдиний ринок товарів і послуг, інтегрувати українську економіку у світову економічну систему, поліпшити якість життя українців, відновити позиції України як одного з повноправних членів світу громади без активного розвитку всеосяжної національної транспортної системи. Цивільна авіація завжди була своєрідним транспортом для нашої країни, забезпечуючи доступ на всі її території та сполучуючи з іншими країнами та континентами. Удосконалення транспортних технологій та транспортного обладнання є основним напрямком підвищення продуктивності праці на транспорті та найважливішою умовою гарантування безпеки, екології та економії транспортних процесів. Організація пасажирських перевезень повітряним транспортом передбачає організацію таких технологічних процесів: нормативно-правове забезпечення перевезень; транспортні продажі; обслуговування пасажирів та їх багажу в аеропорту (обслуговування до вильоту та після); технічне обслуговування літаків авіакомпанії; обслуговування пасажирів на борту літака. В основі схеми дослідження цього впливу лежить модель перевезень пасажирів та вантажних перевезень та авіаційний парк (з точки зору її техніко-економічних показників). У процесі впровадження моделі розробляються рекомендації щодо композиції парку, що найбільшою мірою відповідає досліджуваним потокам

    Модель функціонування логістичного центру в аеропорту з управлінням ланцюгами поставок

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    Робота публікується згідно наказу ректора від 29.12.2020 р. №580/од "Про розміщення кваліфікаційних робіт вищої освіти в репозиторії НАУ" . Керівник проекту: Керівник проекту: к. фіз-мат.н., доцент Коновалюк Валентина СтаніславівнаModern development of the economy is impossible without adequate development of the transport network. It functions as a circulatory system in the human body, delivering passengers and cargo throughout the country and abroad. One of the most important components of the transport system is aviation. It is impossible to create and develop a single market of goods and services, to integrate the Ukrainian economy into the world economic system, to improve the quality of life of Ukrainians, to restore the position of Ukraine as one of the full members of the world community without the proactive development of a comprehensive national transport system. Civil aviation has always been a kind of transport for our country, ensuring access to all its territories and connecting with other countries and continents. Improvement of transport technologies and transport equipment is the main direction of increase of labor productivity at transport and the most important condition of guarantee of safety, environmental and economy of transport processes. The organization of passenger transportation by air involves the organization of such technological processes: regulatory and legal support of transportation; transportation sales; service of passengers and their luggage at the airport (service before departure and after); maintenance of aircraft of the airline; servicing passengers on board an aircraft. The basis of the scheme of research of this influence is the model of traffic of passengers and freight traffic and aircraft fleet (in terms of its technical and economic indicators). In the process of implementation of the model, recommendations for the composition of the park are developed, which corresponds to the studied streams to the greatest extent.Сучасний розвиток економіки неможливий без належного розвитку транспортної мережі. Він функціонує як кровоносна система в організмі людини, доставляючи пасажирів та вантажі по всій країні та за кордон. Однією з найважливіших складових транспортної системи є авіація. Неможливо створити і розвинути єдиний ринок товарів і послуг, інтегрувати українську економіку у світову економічну систему, поліпшити якість життя українців, відновити позиції України як одного з повноправних членів світу громади без активного розвитку всеосяжної національної транспортної системи. Цивільна авіація завжди була своєрідним транспортом для нашої країни, забезпечуючи доступ на всі її території та сполучуючи з іншими країнами та континентами. Удосконалення транспортних технологій та транспортного обладнання є основним напрямком підвищення продуктивності праці на транспорті та найважливішою умовою гарантування безпеки, екології та економії транспортних процесів. Організація пасажирських перевезень повітряним транспортом передбачає організацію таких технологічних процесів: нормативно-правове забезпечення перевезень; транспортні продажі; обслуговування пасажирів та їх багажу в аеропорту (обслуговування до вильоту та після); технічне обслуговування літаків авіакомпанії; обслуговування пасажирів на борту літака. В основі схеми дослідження цього впливу лежить модель перевезень пасажирів та вантажних перевезень та авіаційний парк (з точки зору її техніко-економічних показників). У процесі впровадження моделі розробляються рекомендації щодо композиції парку, що найбільшою мірою відповідає досліджуваним потокам

    Factors inhibiting safety practises in warehouse operations: a case of Sonwabo Logistics.

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    Masters Degree. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.The most prevalent challenge in warehouse operations is the high number of safety incidents and injuries. Among other factors, warehouse employees are constantly subjected to risk factors pertaining to safety practises whilst performing their daily functions. The goal, therefore, should be to identify the gap between current safety systems and the acceptable safety standards to identify ways to keep warehouse incidents to a bare minimum. In this way, organisations can carefully direct their resources and focus on the employee engagement with the current systems and operational procedures. The main purpose of this study is to determine the factors that inhabit safety practice in warehouse operations at Sonwabo logistics. The objectives of the study were to identify safety practises in retail warehousing operations; to identify factors inhibiting the effective workplace safety practises in warehouse operations; to examine whether the safety legislative section, standard operating procedures, and housekeeping strategy influence warehouse safety levels and to determine the extent to which warehouse mechanisation and automation influence employee safety for materials handling and ergonomics. The study used an exploratory case study research design using non-probability sampling that utilises both convenience and purposive sampling. Using the purposive sampling method, fourteen employees with expert knowledge of the subject matter were selected as sample size. Primary data was collected using semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions which were distributed electronically. By employing interview questions, interviewees could establish critical factors that affect effective workplace safety operational standards. A total of 14 responses were received and deemed usable for the analysis. Personnel from the inbound, outbound logistics, risk management, operations control, and human resources departments were chosen for the sample. Using the Nvivo themes and patterns. The study found that safety practises are usually not followed by employees, and they only exist on paper. Additionally, there was evidence of a misalignment between health and safety requirements and daily operational activities. Based on the research findings, negligence, insufficient training, inadequate supply of Personal Protective Equipment and signage are the prevailing factors that hinder the effectiveness of workplace safety practises in retail warehouse operations. On average, the respondents agreed with the OHSA that it is the responsibility of the employer to enforce the legislative requirements while it is the employee’s responsibility to comply with the health and safety standards that are put in place. Furthermore, the results revealed that even though Distribution Centres understand the importance of safety practises, finances are being channelled to warehouse mechanisation and automation while safety practises are being overlooked. The study concluded that the factors affecting workplace safety are still prevalent and need to be reinforced further to maintain zero tolerance for workplace injuries

    Сборник текстов по обучению профессионально-ориентированному чтению на английском языке для студентов специальностей 1-28 01 01 – "Экономика электронного бизнеса" 1-28 01 02 – "Электронный маркетинг"

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    Rakhuba Valery Ivanovich. Основы электронного бизнеса и маркетинга. Learning Textbook professionally oriented reading in EnglishСборник текстов по обучению профессионально-ориентированному чтению на английском языке предназначается для студентов специальностей 1-28 01 01 Экономика электронного бизнеса и 1-28 01 02 Электронный маркетинг. Тематика текстов дает достаточно полное представление о практической реализации принципов деятельности в этих сферах экономической активности

    Use of electronic supply chain management in overcoming uncertainty constraints: South African textile industry.

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    Masters Degree. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.Background: The impact of the internet and other technological advancements of the 21st century have improved business capability through speeding up global supply chains, driving innovation and widening the geographic scope of purchasing activities. However, such enhancements have detrimentally affected labour-intensive industries including the South African clothing and textile industry which has faced multiple job losses. Problem: Economies of scale, enhanced technologies and lower labour costs have put international competitors at an advantage. Increased import tariffs have had a marginal impact. The impacts of Covid-19 have negatively impacted the spending power and confidence of consumers, causing demand uncertainty. Purpose: It was proposed that the alignment of industry operators with the electronic supply chain management (eSCM) activities of worldwide industry leaders may provide respite to operators in the sector amidst uncertainty. The purpose of this study was to study the truth of this proposal. Methodology: This proposal was tested in three stages. Firstly, a review of previous literature set out to explain the current uncertainties faced in the industry before providing an understanding what the possible forms of eSCM implementation are. Highlighted technologies included ERP, e-marketplaces and automation. Thereafter, the study shifted toward qualitative primary research. First, a case study was conducted to the perspective of a selected company which had implemented eSCM practices. Comprising of open-ended questions posed to managers at the company, the case study studied the uncertainties it faces and eSCM activities used to thrive amidst these uncertainties. The second part of the primary research involved face-to-face interviews with industry experts on the generalisability of the case study. Results: It was evident that eSCM technologies positively impacted business’ aims for efficiency, flexibility and improved communication to manage amidst uncertainty. However, participants cite that inadequate commitment often rendered technology futile. Participants cited that gradual implementation would be fruitful. Contribution: ESCM adoption has been studied in numerous industries globally. Not much literature focuses on local eSCM adoption, with previous research focusing on customer-facing organisations in the sector. This study included multiple tiers in the supply chain, with the company performing both retail and manufacturing activities. Implications: SMME’s nationwide should adopt needs-based eSCM practices, whether they are customer-facing or are involved in the transformation of clothing and textile goods

    Dynamics in Logistics

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    This open access book highlights the interdisciplinary aspects of logistics research. Featuring empirical, methodological, and practice-oriented articles, it addresses the modelling, planning, optimization and control of processes. Chiefly focusing on supply chains, logistics networks, production systems, and systems and facilities for material flows, the respective contributions combine research on classical supply chain management, digitalized business processes, production engineering, electrical engineering, computer science and mathematical optimization. To celebrate 25 years of interdisciplinary and collaborative research conducted at the Bremen Research Cluster for Dynamics in Logistics (LogDynamics), in this book hand-picked experts currently or formerly affiliated with the Cluster provide retrospectives, present cutting-edge research, and outline future research directions

    Annual Report 2014

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    This report highlights salient features and activities across the spectrum of NPS research activities conducted on behalf of both Navy and Marine Corps topic sponsors during the 2014 fiscal year. Each of the 90 research projects’ executive summary included herein outlines key results. While most of the summaries detail final results, some projects have multi-year project lengths and, therefore, progress to date is reported
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