This contribution focuses on the issue of the evacuation of people during emergency situations. The study of the logistics processes for a selected object were based on the layout of the administration building, namely that of the Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice. The evacuation model, PathFinder, was utilized for the calculation and preparation of the logistics processes for the evacuation of people.

This paper is focused on the application of descriptive geometry methods on the construction of several types of communications. Project solution in designing communications and routes for fieldwork is illustrated on examples. The examples are presented by figures and description of procedure. In the paper there is presented construction of horizontal, straight rising communication, horizontal…

Logistics Principles for the Emergency Evacuation of People

This contribution focuses on the issue of the evacuation of people during emergency situations. The study of the logistics processes for a selected object were based on the layout of the administration building, namely that of the Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice. The evacuation model, PathFinder, was utilized for the calculation and…

Rural and Forest Roads – Logistics Platform for Rural Transport Services

This paper focuses on the historical development of rural and forest roads as part of the process of making rural areas serviceable. On the basis of a selected location of interest, the development of the rural transport, supply and service system (logistics service system – LSS) is illustrated within the context of the relevant production,…

Foreign Direct Investment and Transport Serviceability – a Prerequisite for the Development and Stability of National and Regional Economies

This article focuses on the development and impact of foreign direct investment (hereinafter referred to as “FDI“) in the V4 countries and in particular Slovakia, with a primary focus on the automotive and electronics industries. A detailed analysis is carried out in the Žilina Region, where the positive impact of FDI on the economic growth…

Draft Method for Determining the Number of Checking Devices Utilized within the Regional Passenger Transport

The transportation purpose represents the most important objective of regional passenger transport. The decision on determining the way of the passengers checking is one of the attributes that needs to be considered in relation to the passengers transportation. This issue may be solved by utilizing the checking devices and their appropriate placement. Applying the checking…

Proposal for Optimization of the Inventory Level Using the Appropriate Method for its Procurement

This paper deals with the optimization of the inventory level through determining and applying the appropriate way for the procurement of the inventory. It is important to determine the optimization criteria which are proposed on the basis of defining the factors affecting the determination of the procurement method. The criteria are proposed in such way…

Methodology for Measuring the Customer Satisfaction with the Logistics Services

The article deals with the proposal of methodology for measuring the customer satisfaction with the logistics services. The methodology reflects mostly the subjective quality evaluation which is based on the directly and indirectly measurable characteristics. Researched characteristics result from the customer feelings, wishes, requirements and the experiences of experts which studied the answers from the…

The Analysis of the Economical Value Added in Transport

The economic value added (EVA) is an indicator which can show the success of the company on the market. Its importance is ever growing since it is used in benchmarking analyses and in practical management of a company as a managers’ motivational factor. In the Czech Republic, quarterly surveys of selected indicators take place allowing…

Mercator’s Projection – a Breakthrough in Maritime Navigation

This paper is focused on Mercator’s projection as a breakthrough in maritime navigation. In the paper, the principle and properties of Mercator’s projection are described. The advantages, disadvantages and current utilization are mentioned.

Brief Report on Public Spending on Inland and Maritime Waterways in Particular Country in Certain Period of Time

This paper is focused on the public financing of inland and maritime waterways in the Czech Republic. Text clarifies which public budgets are the most important for inland and maritime waterways. It also concentrates on regions where Czech public expenditures are located. The paper describes the importance of municipal and regional budgets in this sector.