This article describes a design of solving ship transport optimization using tools from graph theory. The tool minimal spanning tree (denote MST) is suitable for searching ideal transport routes between the ports. The principle of the MST problem is that it describes various kinds of situations where it is necessary to use this theoretical instrument…

A diagnostic system is one of the key components securing the safety of operation of a turbojet engine. There are many different engineering approaches how to design engine diagnostic systems applied in real-world conditions. We propose a novel approach for a diagnostic system design to be applied on the object of a small turbojet engine…

The paper is focused on the possibilities of increasing the transport capacity of the selected train (train number 51712) with more appropriate selection of wagons and cost analysis using the wagons, irrespective of their advantage, and after application of the new proposal. The transport capacity of the selected train was characterized through the transport indicators…

This article is aimed to present the basic characteristics in evaluating the real economic and operational activity which may lead to streamlining of the transport company´s management. The basic materials which can be used for evaluation include the balance sheets and the profit and loss accounts. Last but not least, the author included his own…

This paper is dealing with the problem of extinguishing fire on ships and off-shore equipment characterized by high degree of danger caused by presence of explosive or life threatening substances. Special device Cold Cut System Cobra combining cutting possibility and production of water mist is presented. Its advantages and application possibilities are discussed. This fire…

The aim of this article is to analyse the involute gear of a ship´s gear pump. The gear applied in a direct gear is usually designed to comply with requirements for sustainability, reliability and operability under unfavourable working conditions. These requirements can be achieved by adjusting the axis distance, angular correction, as well as by…

Distribution logistics is an inseparable part of a logistics chain. It starts at the moment of a finished product supply to a warehouse of finished products and ends at the moment of its delivery to a final customer. Only a minimal amount of products is supplied directly to the final customer. It is more common…

The determination of Break-even point represents the important information for the enterprise because it defines the minimum amount of products that enterprise needs to produce for cover their fixed and variable costs. Knowing the Break-even point allows enterprise to properly estimate revenues necessary to ensure profits. In this paper, authors deal with the identifying Break-even…

Life Cycle Costing is a strategic managerial tool supporting decision making process even in the beginning phase. This calculation in its own base takes into account costs during the whole life cycle and creates a precondition for precise information database for decision making. The utilization of this calculation is often connected with the issue of…

The article deals with the adjustment of the wing selected part of the plane Viper SD-4 from slovak producer with using environment of software Siemens NX9. The adjustment is carried out after consultation with the test pilots of this plane and tries to take into account the observations made during the test flights. The first…

Today, stalked company is defined as an industrial. Technologies are developed and refined, and this leads to innovation in the field of environmental protection and logistics. Environmental protection as a concept is quite lengthy and includes several areas. This article deals with the life cycle of materials technology at cutting water jet from the award…

The paper presents a complex of information aimed at automated production systems structures and simulation. For production systems intergrated structures formation it uses logistic principles for making the internal material flow among various logistic nodes more precise and effective, including respective information flow, here e. g. with use of integrable and compatibile handling and technological…

Machines, which as members of the management of company must deal with. There are accountable consequences of untreated risks that may stop a dangerous event. In this case, damage can be life or health of users or it can create damage to their property i.e. that may end up as damage of the machine. Contribution…

This paper is focused on the issues and aspects regarding the railway vehicle´s weight and its detection. Incorrectly indicated weight leads both to a reduction of the fee for using the railway infrastructure, but also the reduction of freightage (import fees). Damaging the transport infrastructure of the railway vehicles and safety threats of railway operations…

Rail transport has an irreplaceable role within the international and national transport market. The effective support of railway transport is necessary for maintain sustainable development in European area and support of railway transport is one aim of European Union. The adoption of Regulation (EU) No. 913/2010 of the European parliament and of the council –…

Today´s world is reflected in words such as globalization, economic crisis, market economy and competitiveness. All these influence business entities. An enterprise that does not keep pace with current trends, innovates, seek improvements in quality or assess the effectiveness of its activities, is at risk of stagnating. Similar trends also prevail in logistics enterprises in…

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

The goal of this summary is to introduce shortly the financial analysis, the features typical for transport companies in general, and determine the financial characteristics of an average transport company in the Czech Republic. Financial analysis is an effective tool for the evaluation of enterprise financial efficiency. It is able to identify the strengths and…

In this article, we will discuss a problem of open sea sailing on a yacht. The yacht will be heading to a set point that is positioned upwind from the yacht. We will create a mathematical model and find the optimal starting direction for the yacht, so that it reaches the set point in shortest…

Communication between a pilot and air traffic controller (ATC) is one of the most important factors in the aviation safety. Communication is the exchange of information based on mutual reliance, information precision and accuracy of on both communicating parties.

The contribution is informing the reader on the current potentials of improving efficiency in aviation education based on the use of available means of simulation and computer assisted methods of teaching such as the Computer Based Training a Computer Based Learning, which also enable realization of integrated systems assisted by modern educational methods and potentials…