Influence of Quality Management Practices on the Business Performance of Slovak Manufacturing Enterprises

Potkány, Marek; Gejdoš, Pavol; Lesníková, Petra; Schmidtová, Jarmila

doi:10.12700/aph.17.9.2020.9.9

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“…In addition to basic quality management tools [42], ISO 9000, the range of quality management system in studied company must be supplemented by the implementation of process management approaches, the Six Sigma method and also Kaizen philosophy. The future implementation of all the above-mentioned quality management practices [43,44], could improve the quality of production, and process performance in the studied company, as well as reduce the number of claims and costs for nonconformity products. The success of implementing quality management practices depends on the personality of the managers of the studied company, their personal abilities and charisma, so their potential and abilities in this area should be assessed [45] before entrusting them with related tasks.…”

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Multivariate Nonconformity Analysis for Paving Stone Manufacturing Process Improvement

Knop

2022

Management Systems in Production Engineering

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The article presents the result of multidimensional analysis of ‘Behaton’ type paving stones’ nonconformities for improving the production process by improving the quality of the final product. Statistical tools, including SPC tools and quality tools, both basic and new, were used to analyse nonconformities in the spatial-temporal system, i.e. according to the type of nonconformity and according to the examined months. The purpose of using the data analysis tools was to thoroughly analyse the cases of nonconformities of the tested product, obtain information on the structure of these nonconformities in the various terms, and information on the stability and predictability of the numerical structure of nonconformity over time. Potential causes influencing a large percentage of paving stone defects were identified, factors and variables influencing the most frequently occurring nonconformities were determined, and improvement actions were proposed. As a result of the multidimensional and multifaceted analyses of paving stone nonconformities, it was shown that in the structure of nonconformity there were cases that were unusual in terms of the number of occurrences, and the lack of stability in the number of nonconformities in terms of the examined months was proven. Three critical nonconformities of the tested product were identified: side surface defects, vertical edge defects, and scratches and cracks. It was determined that the most important factor causing a large percentage of nonconformity was the time of shaking and vibrating the concrete, which was significantly related to the technical condition of the machines, and the most important reason for a large percentage of paving stone nonconformity was the lack of efficient maintenance. Machine, method, and man turned out to be the most important categories of problem factors and specific remedial actions were proposed. A multidimensional look at the structure of paving stone nonconformity as well as the factor and causes causing them has brought a lot of valuable information for the management staff of the analysed company, thanks to which it is possible to improve the production process and improve the quality of the final product.

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Multivariate Nonconformity Analysis for Paving Stone Manufacturing Process Improvement

Knop

2022

Management Systems in Production Engineering

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“…Using quality management instruments and methods, businesses can increase their productivity and efficiency, decrease risks, reduces the unwanted variability in the processes, and associated non-productive costs for increasing the production quality and customer satisfaction [34]. Potkany et al (2020) presented the results of the research that indicate dependence between the business size, capital structure, and use of quality management instruments. The enterprises applying at least one of the quality management instruments achieved higher performance measured by indicator ROE (above 7.5%) [35].…”

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“…Potkany et al (2020) presented the results of the research that indicate dependence between the business size, capital structure, and use of quality management instruments. The enterprises applying at least one of the quality management instruments achieved higher performance measured by indicator ROE (above 7.5%) [35]. Using a new approach as outsourcing or facility management is one direction for improvement in mining companies.…”

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Evaluation of the Performance of Mining Processes after the Strategic Innovation for Sustainable Development

Teplická¹,

Khouri²,

Beer³

et al. 2021

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The article summarizes the arguments within the scientific discussion about performance management in mining companies and their significance for obtaining competitiveness in the market of mining companies in the direction of sustainable development and economic growth. The main goal of the paper is to evaluate the performance indicators of mining processes after the implementation of strategic innovation—a new layout of the mining area focused on a combination of stationary and mobile mining equipment and their influence on the environment in a selected mining company in Slovakia in area of mining of limestone. Methods of research were focused on using economic indicators for the valuation of the efficiency and functionality of the mining processes. We used Pareto analysis for evaluation that points to critical mining processes and their significance in the financial area with orientation to costs, revenues. This research was used economic analysis with direction to efficiency, an indicator of cost and profit. Those indicators create a base for effective business in the mining area. The research empirically confirms that the new innovation of layout of mining place brings improvement of mining processes and indicators point to effective (over limit 0.70) and functional (over limit 0.90) mining processes in the year 2020. Pareto analysis showed the best processes (mining, expedition, transport, sorting) for financial benefits, the volume of production, demand, the satisfaction of customers, the cover needs of industries but at the same they are processes with high costs. Strategic innovation brought improvement too in the area of the environment. The results of the research can be useful for other mining companies in performance management and achievement mining market position.

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“…For maintaining and increasing the competitive power of the company, quality and safety are essential in every industry, and have become a matter of survival and must be considered in all management decisions [2]. The quality of production and quality management have a great impact on the performance of industrial enterprises as well as in the agricultural sector [3,4]. In addition to the quality of its products and services, the success of any organization also depends on the performance of the processes taking place within organizations [5].…”

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Analysis of the Impact of Human–Cobot Collaborative Manufacturing Implementation on the Occupational Health and Safety and the Quality Requirements

Paulíková

Babeľová

Ubárová

2021

IJERPH

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Implementing Industry 4.0 and interconnected robotization in industrial enterprises drifts towards occupational changes. Nowadays, the task is to create cooperation and collaboration between a robot and a human in a common robotized workplace so that it is safe and effective. The type of robot, the robotic device that works in collaboration with a human operator, is called a cobot. In the case of a closer interaction of the robot or cobot with humans, it is necessary to consider where it is possible to replace human work entirely or where it is possible to merely supplement it. The most socially acceptable option is the implementation of robots only for the performance of supplementary tasks, since the traditional work positions of people in manufacturing processes would remain largely preserved. On the other hand, workplace robotization is particularly suitable for work environments with hazardous chemical substances that are carcinogenic and toxic to humans. Similarly, robotization helps to improve workplace ergonomics and also to avoid, for humans, very laborious and often repetitive work. The SWOT analysis (analysis of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) was used as a relevant tool to assess various aspects of the impact of increasing robotization on working positions in industrial enterprises. SWOT analysis is an indicative assessment of the suitability of implementation of robots in a given workplace, which helps to create an optimal solution and indicate new areas of needed analysis and research directions.

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Influence of Quality Management Practices on the Business Performance of Slovak Manufacturing Enterprises

Cited by 14 publications

References 31 publications

Multivariate Nonconformity Analysis for Paving Stone Manufacturing Process Improvement

Multivariate Nonconformity Analysis for Paving Stone Manufacturing Process Improvement

Evaluation of the Performance of Mining Processes after the Strategic Innovation for Sustainable Development

Analysis of the Impact of Human–Cobot Collaborative Manufacturing Implementation on the Occupational Health and Safety and the Quality Requirements

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