Analysis of material flow in a distribution network from the perspective of selected logistics operator

• Autorzy: Kmiecik Mariusz , Wierzbicka Aleksandra

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DOI

10.29119/1641-3466.2020.146.16

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to analyze material flow from the perspective of a logistics operator operating in a distribution network at Material Decoupling Point (MDP). This analysis will focus on classifying the flowing products into the appropriate groups in terms of their sales characteristics, release volume and the value of the coefficient of variation. This analysis will also involve product classification in terms of forecast accuracy. Design/methodology/approach: Main method used for the research focuses on analyzing one of distribution network. Analyze considered examination of material flow and tests of forecast tool to improve operational issues. Findings: Logistics operator is able to forecasting demand of products in distribution network. It is interesting area of research developing in the future. Originality/value Forecasting is considered here as a kind of development perspective for the operator who currently does not make forecasts. Forecasting implementation could be in these case

Słowa kluczowe

EN

distribution network; forecasting; logistic operator; material flow

PL

sieć dystrybucji; prognozowanie; operator logistyczny; przepływ materiałów

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Politechniki Śląskiej
• Czasopismo: Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska
• Rocznik: 2020
• Tom: z. 146
• Strony: 207--217
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 15 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Kmiecik Mariusz

• Silesian University of Technology, Zabrze

autor

Wierzbicka Aleksandra

• Silesian University of Technology, Zabrze

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Uwagi

PL

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa Nr 461252 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2020).