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Year 2019
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LEAN MANAGEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS. HOW TO BEGIN?
PublicationThe objective of this article is to present an outline of a concept aimed at identifying the possibilities of using Lean Management foundations in determining the sources of irregularities occurring in university processes from the perspective of various stakeholder groups. A research methodology is presented that creates the basis for initiating programmes modernising university processes in line with the principles of the LM...
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Otwarte innowacje w inicjatywach klastrowych
PublicationSpecyfika funkcjonowania inicjatyw klastrowych czyni z nich idealne podłoże do wcielania w życie idei open innovation – ułatwiają bowiem nawiązywanie kontaktów z innymi podmiotami, stawiają na otwartość swoich członków i budowę relacji opartych na zaufaniu, stanowią platformę wymiany zasobów (w tym przede wszystkim informacji i wiedzy) oraz wspólnego kreowania rozwiązań innowacyjnych. W artykule podjęto rozważania teoretyczne dotyczące...
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Regional quality contests based on business excellence models – Pomeranian case study
PublicationCompetitions based on models of organizational excellence have significant potential. Organizations participating in these initiatives have the chance not only to get marketing benefits, but also gain comprehensive knowledge about their management systems. Moreover, thanks to the structure of models of excellence an organization can plan in detail the improvement activities in its main processes. The aim of the authors is to analyze...
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Rozwój polskiego winiarstwa w latach 2000–2017
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono historie polskiego winiarstwa. Na podstawie danych zawartych w raportach Agencji Rynku Rolnego przedstawiono kształtowanie się liczby winnic oraz powierzchni upraw winorośli i zbioru winogron w latach 2009–2018. Dane z portalu winogrodnicy.pl posłużyły do scharakteryzowania liczby winnic wraz z ich lokalizacją oraz powierzchnią. Z przeprowadzonej analizy wynika, że polskie winiarstwo od ponad 20 lat przeżywa...
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Selected Aspect of IT Tools Application in Process Improvement in Industrial Laundry Services
PublicationThe laundry services sector in Poland is growing dynamically and currently has around 13,000 enterprises, mainly micro, small and medium size. The increasing competitiveness of this industry, causes more emphasis on solutions that can in-crease the efficiency of laundry processes and thereby strengthen the market position. One of the methods that can be used for this purpose is Lean Six Sigma, aided by specialized computer software....
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Social learning and knowledge flows in cluster initiatives, In: Sanz S.C., Blanco F.P., Urzelai B. (Eds). Human and Relational Resources (pp. 44-45). the 4th International Conference on Clusters and Industrial Districts CLUSTERING, University of Valencia, Spain, May 23–24 (ISBN: 978-84-09-11926-4).
PublicationPurpose – The purpose of the paper is to explore how learning manifests and knowledge flows in cluster initiatives (CIs) due to interactions undertaken by their members. The paper addresses the research question of how social learning occurs and knowledge flows in CIs. Design/methodology/approach – The qualitative study of four cluster initiatives helped to identify various symptoms of social learning and knowledge flows in...
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Technological Capability and Absorptive Capacity Dynamics through Cluster Organizations, In: Sekliuckienė J., Susnienė R. (Eds). AIB-CEE 2019. Book of abstracts (pp. 127), 6th Academy of International Business Central Eastern European (AIB-CEE) chapter annual conference: „International business in the dynamic environment: changes in digitalization, innovation and entrepreneurship”, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania, September 25-27 (eISBN 9786090216378)
PublicationThe purpose of the paper is to portrait how members of cluster organizations (COs) perceive the role of clusters in enabling them accumulation of technological capability significant for their innovation. The authors report the findings from the qualitative study based on analysis of four COs from the metal and the highly internationalized ICT industry that concerns the role of knowledge and other cluster benefits in technological...
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The significance of proximity in cluster initiatives
PublicationPurpose – The main aim of this paper is to analyse relations between geographical and competence proximity and development of cooperation in cluster initiatives. Design/methodology/approach – The research was based on an original theoretical concept referring to the trajectory of development of cooperative relations in cluster initiatives. The research was carried out in mid-2017, in four purposefully selected clusterinitiatives....
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The Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Cluster Organizations
PublicationThe purpose of the paper is to explore how cluster organizations (COs) take advantage of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). The paper addresses the research question: “How do cluster organizations take advantage of ICT in fulfilling their main roles?”. The research was carried out in the first half of 2016 in four purposefully selected cluster organizations. The main research strategy involved Grounded Theory; the...
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To meet or to connect? Face-to-face contacts vs ICT in cluster organisations
PublicationThe main purpose of the paper is to explore how cluster organisations (COs) take advantage of direct (F2F) and indirect (ICT) contacts in fulfilling their main roles. The paper addresses the research question: “How important are Information and Communication Technologies at each level of advancement of cluster cooperation?” The research was conducted in 2016 in four purposefully selected cluster organisations representing metal...
Year 2018
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All solid state electrodes taste sensor with modified polymer membranes for discrimination of mineral water with different CO2 content
PublicationA potentiometric taste sensor with All Solid State Electrodes containing five all solid state electrodes with appropriate lipophilic compounds (benzyldimethyltetradecylammonium chloride, dodecyltrimethylammonium bromide, palmitic acid, stearic acid, and phytol) embedded in a polymer membrane was applied for discrimination of mineral water samples differed in CO2 content. Samples of still, slightly sparkling, and sparkling Naleczowianka...
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Application of Potentiometric Taste Sensor with All Solid State Electrodes for Distinguishing of Red Dry Wines from Polish and French Vineyards
PublicationOpracowano nowy potencjometryczny czujnik smaku z sześcioma różnymi elektrodami typu All Solid State Electrode (ASSE). Każda z elektrod zawiera dwie warstwy: polimer przewodzący i membranę lipidowo-polimerową, w której rozpuszczone są poszczególne związki lipidowe. Potencjometryczny sensor smaku charakteryzuje się globalną selektywnością. Zastosowano go w celu odróżnienia próbek wytrawnych czerwonych win pochodzących z różnych...
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BASICS OF THE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR TRANSFORMATIONS OF PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL PROCESSES
PublicationIntensive development of technologies, in particular of the spinotronics, nanotechnology, robotics, and ICT, shapes the new generation production systems. Their distinctive feature is the flexi-bility associated with production intelligence. It is required from all processes, including the production planning and control processes (PPCP). The article is of conceptual character. It was prepared based on literature research. It encompasses...
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Corporate Social Responsibility Culture in the University of Technology – Polish Students Perspective
PublicationPurpose: The view on CSR concept is constantly broadening and still the new perspective is needed. New challenges are imposed by social, environmental and economic changes. A stakeholder approach defining organizations’ responsibility is no more valid. There is a need to redefine CSR concept and its role in sustainable development. Higher education and its role in shaping future attitudes towards corporate social responsibility...
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Jakość jako przedmiot badań naukowych i kierunek rozwoju gospodarki
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono rozważania dotyczące włączenia kategorii jakości do nowego wykazu dyscyplin naukowych w Polsce. Podkreślono znaczenie rozwoju problematyki jakości w kontekście społecznym i gospodarczym.
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Managing Quality Contests Based on Excellence Model at the Local Level. Selected Conditions and Problems – Case Study
PublicationThe aim of this article was to present characteristic phenomena accompanying competitions for quality awards based on the use of the organizational excellence models implemented at the regional level. Typical problems were identified, the understanding of which allows for a better use of the idea of excellence to raise the overall level of maturity of organizations aspiring to quality awards at every level. The results of self-assessment...
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Nauki o jakości - ich miejsce i znaczenie w klasyfikacji dziedzin i dyscyplin naukowych oraz praktyce gospodarczej
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono ważne w kontekście trwającej obecnie dyskusji dotyczącej nowego wykazu dziedzin i dyscyplin naukowych, akcentowane w środowisku polskich badaczy zajmujących się problematyką jakości, argumenty i uwarunkowania uzasadniające potrzebę wyodrębnienia nauk o jakości.
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Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Selected Tonic Waters by Potentiometric Taste Sensor With All-Solid-State Electrodes
PublicationTaste sensor with five all-solid-state electrodes (ASSE) III (third version) was used for qualitative and quantitative analysis of selected tonic waters (J.Gasco, Kinley, Jurajski, Jurajski with citrus flavor, Carrefour, Schweppes Indian Tonic, and Schweppes Bitter Lemon). The results obtained by this taste sensor analyzed with principal component analysis, agglomerative hierarchical clustering methods show that this sensor can...
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The possibility of the application of a potentiometric sensor with all-solid-state electrodes for the quality control of different natural waters
PublicationThe quality of various natural waters was examined by a new potentiometric sensor with six all solid state electrodes containing an appropriate lipophilic compound in a polymer membrane. Physicochemical parameters such as conductivity and acidity of tested waters were also tested. All waters were neutral or slightly alkaline and contained different ions (e.g., Cl–) due to the place of their sampling (a coastal zone and a moraine...
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UWARUNKOWANIA DOTYCZĄCE WDRAŻANIA ZAKŁADOWEJ KONTROLI PRODUKCJI W SEKTORZE MŚP
PublicationZakładowa Kontrola Produkcji (ZKP) to branżowy system jakości, dedykowany producentom wyrobów budowlanych. System ten został ustanowiony 29 lat temu w Unii Europejskiej. W polskim systemie prawnym jest obecny od 2004 roku, przy czym w zgodzie z przepisami UE podlega zmianom i jest nowelizowany w ramach ustawy. Celem autorów przyjętym w niniejszym opracowaniu jest identyfikacja uwarunkowań wdrażania ZKP oraz newralgicznych obszarów...