The current approach to business management focuses on increasing the performance of processes. To achieve required processes means ensure quality and capability partial aim this paper is confirm positive effects Six Sigma methodology (SSM) corporate in Slovak Republic an investigation dependency SSM implementation certified system (QMS) as a set-forward condition via questionnaire survey carried out industrial enterprises. results confirmed above-mentioned assumptions. using DMAIC...

The main aim of the article is to illustrate use tools operative quality management prevent a decrease in during production, supportive and operational processes by furniture manufacturing. There are more for achieving targets most frequent method probably measurement evaluation capability through indexes. In addition other histogram Ishikawa diagram next frequently used improvement processes.

This paper deals with the issue of increasing quality and sustainability education at universities regarding requirements employers. Employers’ expectations university graduates in terms soft skills are analysed outlined. The employers participating this study answered a questionnaire survey focused on understanding graduates’ skills. collected results were subjected to method mathematical–statistical analysis by nonparametric testing significance mean value difference. difference for...

Abstract Changes in economic and political situation developed countries have also caused changes the quality management. Quality assurance of management system requires using new approaches methods that enable companies to hold improve their position competitive environment. Due increasing pressure on products services, shift away from traditional ways, concepts, tools methods. The aim this paper is specific proposal application implementation methodology Six sigma for enhancement selected...

Chairs are furniture that intended for direct contact with people, they heavily loaded by forces, and must meet a number of criteria, such as ergonomics, safety, economic sustainability, feasibility, aesthetic requirements. This study aimed to define the dimensional solution wooden chairs adult bariatric subpopulation Slovakia. Long-term observations changes in anthropometric dimensions population (secular trend) allowed determination body height 95% male population. Based on analysis...

As was first stressed by the classical economists Adam Smith and David Ricardo, international trade plays a crucial role in growth process. The paper aims to analyze influence of foreign on economic performance wood processing industry (WPI) Czechia Slovakia. multivariate regression method (MLR), assumption tests for MLR models, Granger causality test were applied identify association between performance, indicators formed measure effects at level. revealed unidirectional Slovak WPI...

The main aim of this paper is to illustrate the application selected methods and procedures in implementation Six Sigma Methodology furniture manufacturing processes, specifically wood veneer pressing, verify evaluate benefits using through a series step DMAIC process improvement. tools within Methodology, such as DPMO, efficiency sigma levels, project charter, histogram mistakes caused by adhesive, SIPOC plot mapping process, reaction plans, Ishikawa diagram control diagrams bring system...

The aim of the work was to define a suitable dimensional solution for single-occupancy bed from wood composites adult bariatric population Slovakia. Current dimensions are designed standard human and weight up 150 kg. Based on long-term observation development anthropometric (secular trend), height 95% male defined. analysis Slovakia, regardless gender, values weight, waistline hipline, seat width were defined in years 2020 2022. results, can be 250 New respondents proposed, including length...

Abstract Competitiveness and performance of businesses today depend on the ability to respond changes, implementation new methods, techniques approaches in management business processes, activities, logistics. The aim article is present results empirical research field change selected production processes manufacturing enterprises wood processing industry (WPI) Slovakia which affect level return equity (ROE).

Abstract The increasing pressure of globalisation on the worldwide market has forced enterprises to shift their focus from product quality effectiveness internal business processes. object interest this paper is a modern management approach based corporate performance evaluation by measuring aims prove that use indicators and measurement processes belong among factors have direct positive impact performance. To reach aim, empirical primary research was carried out. focused results regarding...

Abstract The current competitive environment is only favourable to those companies that can cope with changes and use them their advantage. innovation of business processes required improve financial performance. Scientific works have not yet offered an effective solution the monitoring impact made by process reengineering on corporate results. This work presents case a in particular company its results implemented are analysed from point view situation company. paper aims demonstrate...

Abstract The article focuses on the analysis of regular monitoring logistics processes in enterprises various sectors economy Slovak Republic such as engineering, automotive and electrical woodworking industry, building agriculture, other trade services. first part research is assessment basic characteristics that focus when managing change. subject survey was size enterprises, business, industry level return equity (ROE). main objective to find out use new concepts methods for improving...

The paper aims to investigate the relationship between performing changes and business performance represented by return on equity (ROE) indicator, point out importance of their management in Slovak enterprises. Relevant data from enterprises Republic were obtained through an online research questionnaire. evaluation questionnaire was carried using software program STATISTICA 12 CZ - Stat Soft. Inc. (2013). Mathematical-statistical methods used examine evaluate interrelationships effects...

Abstract The aim of the paper is to point out principles process management and selected quality tools, which are aimed at improving processes wood processing industries Slovak Republic. knowledge from these areas based on analysis theoretical origins domestic foreign sources supported by results research carried in first half year 2017. In results, classical methods work were used such as analysis, synthesis, comparison, descriptive statistics, contingency tables, chi-quadrat test graphic...

Abstract The aim of the article is to present results a case study focused on implementation Six Sigma methodology in order improve quality and increase efficiency furniture production processes. Positive after corrective measures were achieved values process capability coefficients, reduction nonconformities subsequent DPMO, level sigma critical process.In processing results, classical methods research work used such as analysis, synthesis, comparison, descriptive statistics, coefficients C...

Purpose – Change management depends on the type and extent of implemented change. The aim paper is to identify model changes in Slovak enterprises define conditions effective change for prevailing changes. Research methodology main method research was primary quantitative via questionnaires. Outputs from questionnaires were evaluated by statistical methods, pivot tables, chi-square test. Findings apply functional approach based financial improvement. Mostly performed are operative. success...

Abstract The article aims to assess the improvement of process capability by implementing Six Sigma methodology in furniture enterprises with different levels quality management system (QMS) and ownership. implementation according DMAIC steps, also analysis, evaluation, comparison results were performed improve performance. was carried out an international enterprise foreign capital a certified Quality Management System domestic purely without established System. confirmed positive...

Most small and medium-sized enterprises in the furniture industry use simple partial approaches to improve or manage production processes. The article aims present research results focused on continuous process improvement through implementation of Six Sigma (SS) Lean (LSS) concepts production. Their impact performance via level ROE (Return Equity) indicator was evaluated using statistical methods Chi-square test Cramer's contingency coefficient. showed that had implemented selected quality...

Higher education institutions annually produce hundreds to thousands of graduates with the same or similar education. The new only academic background compete from previous years who have acquired some practical experience. individual will assert themselves through complex superstructure competencies and ability apply them effectively practically for benefit employer. paper aims present research focused on analysis soft skills summarising requirements Technical University in Zvolen terms...