The supply chain concept is theorized from the formation of a value chain network consisting of individual functional entities committed to provide resources and information to achieve the objectives of efficient management of suppliers as well as the flow of parts.The understanding and practicing of supply chain management have become an essential prerequisite for staying competitive in the global race and for enhancing profitability.In this paper, the role of SCM (Supply Chain Management) will be described and the results of the empiric research conducted in Croatian graphic companies will be presented. Research framework is based on a theoretical framework and includes two main dimensions: SCM practices (strategic supplier, partnership, customer relationship, level of information sharing and quality of information sharing, postponement) and competitive advantage (price and cost, quality, delivery dependability, product innovation, time to market).All findings of this empiric research will provide better understanding of SCM benefits for graphic, and production companies as well, which will be able to achieve competitive advantage through the tactical planning and control, but also with respect to strategic intent. Also, results of the empirical research provide justification of a framework that identifies five key dimensions of SCM practices and describe the relationship among SCM practices and competitive advantage observed through the five dimensions.

Six Sigma is a one of the most common used programs in production companies for reduce cost, improve productivity and provide a basis for goals improvement which leads to competitive advantage. Understanding the key Six Sigma factors (Total Quality Management, strong customer focus, data analysis tools, financial results and project management) allows organizations to better support their strategic directions focused on improving customer requirements through the improving of own business systems and operational performances. In this paper will be described a Six Sigma approach and presented results of the empiric research conducted in Croatian graphic companies. All findings of this empiric research will provide better understanding of Six Sigma benefits and graphic companies, but production companies will be able to guide business and production processes in right directions with minimizing inputs, maximizing outputs and satisfy owners, employees and customers.

Handwritten fonts are appealing to designers, but their application in web design can cause a readability problems. Different handwritten letter cuts in different font sizes are not equally readable on all screen types. The problem often occurs on extra small devices such as mobile phones. Therefore, it is necessary to choose the combination of the font type and appropriate font size that will ensure responsiveness and be readable on different devices, especially the small ones. For this purpose, a study of readability of monoline handwritten font in seven letter cuts (thin, ultra-light, light, regular, semi-bold, bold, and ultra-bold) in several font sizes was conducted. Variable font was used because it contains all style versions of one typeface family, as opposed to standard font families that use different files for each style version. Also, variable font is suitable for use on web because one file with all the necessary typeface styles is significantly smaller in size than classic families with multiple files which shortens the font loading time. Furthermore, model of readability evaluation using the fuzzy logic based postprocessing method for segmentation values related to evaluation criteria is proposed. Prototype of a variable handwritten fonts are tested in responsive web environment, using CSS technology. The results show that handwritten font size readability evaluation has measurable output because the score combine various numeral factors affecting the readability of particular font size in several letter cuts.  Using of proposed model in short time can show readability level of some font type in some font size on a new responsive web suitable for different screen sizes, including extra small devices.

A risk management is very important; it enables company to react in early stage of change in environment and avoiding possible crises. Risk management is a factor of business performance. In order to prove the existence of a relationship between Risk management effectiveness and company performance we defined a Risk management index (RMI) and compare it with three company performance indicators. RMI is determined by ten factors that could be grouped into four categories: risk management system, institutional, instrumental and functional aspect of risk management. The Thesis is: there is a correlation between the existence of an effective risk management system in place and company performance. We used three performance indicators: Return on fixed asset, Return on sale and Operating profit margin to measure the company performance. Results of empirical research shows positive Pearson factor of correlation between RMI and company performance indicators and that the Thesis was proven to be true.

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