Using automatization and digitization measures to support business continuity of enterprises in the Covid-19 pandemic

Purpose: The paper aims to identify how and where elements of digital transformation of activities implemented in enterprises can increase the resilience of the production system to pandemic threats. Design/methodology/approach: The paper presents the selected results of a survey conducted using the mixed-mode CATI and CAWI on a representative group of 600 manufacturing enterprises in Poland. An analysis of measures used in the case of COVID-19 infections in the company to support business continuity and enhance resilience was carried out. A quantitative evaluation of the collected data, oriented to identify the level of application of emergency response measures, was conducted, including the support of statistical tools (Statistica software). Findings: The study identified dozens of different measures implemented in manufacturing enterprises. Among the measures studied, there were those related to automation and digitalization of activities in the organization of production processes. The data analysis showed that there were significant correlations between the type of measures used, as well as the characteristics of the enterprises, and the production processes implemented in them. Research limitations/implications: Future studies should also include companies with a high degree of automation and digitization of production. In addition to descriptive analysis, a quantitative-statistical approach should be used. Practical implications: On the practical side, it was pointed out how and where elements of digital transformation of activities implemented in enterprises can increase the resilience of the production system to pandemic threats. Digitization and automation measures should be used by managers to support the implementation of production processes also in the context of improving the efficiency of enterprises. Social implications: Enterprises can use the study results to improve business continuity policies and preparing for threats similar to the COVID-19 pandemic. Originality/value: The novelty of the survey is the comprehensive assessment of the use of solutions from the ICT area in manufacturing enterprises, analyzed in different cross sections (size, industry, occurrence of the COVID-19 case)

Application of Protective Measures against COVID-19 in Polish Production Companies

The study aimed to identify and analyze measures used in manufacturing enterprises to protect workers from COVID-19 infection and maintain business continuity. Measures were identified based on literature studies, recommendations presented in the guidelines of international and national organizations, information from manufacturing companies, and the study authors’ expertise. Measures were classified into five groups. A survey was conducted using a mixed model Computer Assisted Web Interview/Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CAWI/CATI) on a representative group of 600 manufacturing companies in Poland. Measures were analyzed according to the occurrence or non-occurrence of COVID-19 in the enterprise. It was confirmed that the vast majority of identified measures were being applied, and enterprises implemented other solutions developed in-house. Legal and regulatory measures, individual protective measures, and protective measures for groups of workers were mainly applied at similar levels, both in the occurrence or non-occurrence of COVID-19. The implementation measures of work organization and production organization are mostly higher in enterprises without COVID-19. The proposed approach can be the basis for developing a methodology for studies of crisis events of a similar nature. The results can be used to select and implement a set of measures for an individual enterprise

Application of Methods and Techniques in Processes Supporting the Crisis Management Process

W artykule przedstawiono próbę identyfikacji oraz systematyki metod i technik służących do rozwiązywania problemów z dziedziny organizacji i zarządzania, które mogą zostać zaadaptowane na cele wspomagania zarządzania kryzysowego. Systematyka metod została przeprowadzona w zakresie trzech procesów wspomagających realizację procesu zarządzania ryzykiem w zarządzaniu kryzysowym, do których należą relacje z pracownikami, przywództwo oraz partnerstwo.</jats:p

Koncepcja repozytorium dobrych praktyk wykorzystywanych w publicznym zarządzaniu kryzysowym

Niniejszy artykuł przedstawia metodyczne podejście do budowy repozytorium dobrych praktyk na przykładzie studium przypadku dla obszaru publicznego zarządzaniu kryzysowego. Wyniki uzyskane w ramach prowadzonego projektu rozwojowego umożliwiły określenie kluczowych wymiarów klasyfikacji dobrych praktyk zgromadzonych w repozytorium, określenie sposobu opisu (metryki) każdej dobrej praktyki zakwalifikowanej do repozytorium z punktu widzenia procesu planowania cywilnego, zarządzania kryzysowego oraz zarządzania ryzykiem, jak również budowania dojrzałości organizacji. Opisane w artykule podejście jest uniwersalne - może być wykorzystane do budowy repozytorium dobrych praktyk dla innych obszarów zarządzania. Koncepcja struktury repozytorium jest przygotowana do zaimplementowania w środowisku cyfrowym.</jats:p

Application of Methods and Techniques in Processes Supporting the Crisis Management Process

W artykule przedstawiono próbę identyfikacji oraz systematyki metod i technik służących do rozwiązywania problemów z dziedziny organizacji i zarządzania, które mogą zostać zaadaptowane na cele wspomagania zarządzania kryzysowego. Systematyka metod została przeprowadzona w zakresie trzech procesów wspomagających realizację procesu zarządzania ryzykiem w zarządzaniu kryzysowym, do których należą relacje z pracownikami, przywództwo oraz partnerstwo.The article presents an attempt to identify and systematize methods and techniques used to solve problems in the field of organization and management and which can be adapted to support crisis management. Systematics of methods has been carried out in the scope of three processes supporting the implementation of the risk management process in crisis management, which include relations with employees, leadership and partnership