Effect of logistics analysis on companies performance improvement

Abstract

The paper deals with impact of logistics analysis on companies' performance improvement. Analysis is input step for all following, which directly affects performance, hence in final consequence of company's competitiveness. Content of paper are research results that describe impact and importance of using logistics activities in Czech and Slovak companies. Part of the article contains practical examples of application of logistics analyses in manufacturing companies, whose main activity is production. Logistics activities are performing here indispensable linking of subsequent steps. Intracompany logistics is helping to maintain most material flows for manufacturing operations. Ensuring its smooth operation is often neglected and emphasis is primarily placed on production. There is a huge potential to directly influence material, information and financial flows of society. By identifying weaknesses and subsequent improvements in logistics processes by analysis will reduce losses, retain continuous material flow which has positive impact on company performance. At the end of article are defined steps and activities that must be followed when dealing with internal logistics analysis.