Design of a Supply Chain Performance Monitoring System for a Company in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

University of Zilina, FPEDAS, Department of Economics, Univerzitna 1, 01026 Zilina, Slovakia

^* Corresponding author: peter.majercak@fpedas.uniza.sk

Abstract

Research background: Design of a methodology for the measurement of logistics processes in production plants to plan, control and manage logistic chain links. The article develops theoretical knowledge in the field of logistics chain management and methods of monitoring them.

Purpose of the article: Material flow and logistics performance management is one of the most important areas for a manufacturing company, which significantly contributes to the overall results of the company’s management and its competitiveness. In order for the company to have its resources to use effectively, it needs to have information on its performance and weaknesses in the chain. The condition for obtaining this data is a system for measuring performance in accordance with the company’s goals.

Methods: For the analysis of the current state and the identification of weak points in the measurement process, the root cause analysis will also be used, which aims to identify weak points in the process.

Findings & Value added: The aim of the paper will be to create a brief theoretical a basis that will enable the analysis of the current system of evaluation of logistics performance and supply chain in the selected company and the identification of weaknesses with regard to the strategy and philosophy of the company and a proposal for changes that would increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Supply chain. The most significant contribution can be attributed to the proposal for implementation systematic evaluation of suppliers using a scoring model designed specifically for company.