Beata Ślusarczyk

Aspects of Logistics in Biomass Supply for Energy Production

Energy production from biomass is now a very popular trend in energy generation. These initiatives are supported by the European Union legislation and state governments. Undoubtedly, the idea of renewable energy production can be justified and promising. However, it should be considered from a wider perspective of supply chain than merely focusing on the share of renewable sources in total energy production. The economic and ecological importance of biomass use to energy generation largely depends on the logistics of biomass supply to power plants. The location of biomass sources and the organization of supply are very important stages that impact on final economic results of energy production. Furthermore, the improper choice of means of transport and process organization for managing renewable sources of energy might have a negative ecological effect. Therefore, the authors attempted to analyze the cost-related aspects of biomass supply (including the seasonal biomass price fluctuation) to the analyzed power plant and the effect of this factor on financial results of energy production.

Social Media Usage in the University Activities

This article was devoted to very actual subject, including exploiting the potential of social media in activity of academies. And so sketch of a character of social media was presented, as an environment, which became a place of functioning of not only Internet users but also various organizations, in it colleges. A level of the application of social media was presented, on the base of secondary and primary examinations, conducted among students of one of the Polish academies. The main findings are directions of social media application in university performance and intensity in using them as well as determining needs and expectations of potential user applications perceiving abilities of exploitation of social media by students.

Identification of Information Systems Application in Road Transport Companies in Silesia Region

Rapid analysis and transport’s information transfer are extremely important in order to achieve the efficient transport system, which main task is to fulfil users’ needs and requirements. Therefore, telematics called also intelligent transport system is gaining popularity and is still expanding its field of activity. The aim of the article is to identify the information systems applied in road transport companies in Silesian Region. The authors also draw their attention to the effects and benefits of using information technology in transport companies, functions and tools used in road transport activities and identify elements which are essential in the implementation of rapid and efficient transport.

The Use of E-communication in Promoting Selected Religious, Cultural and Historical Monuments in Presov in the East of Slovakia

Presov, located in the east of Slovakia, is famous for religious, cultural and historical monuments, most of which are used by denominations for religious purposes and are of great importance to communities’ religious life. Their promotion to target audiences in both domestic and global tourism market via modern promotional tools is of topical significance. This paper aims at examining the use of e-communication tools in promoting selected monuments with emphasis on social networks when addressing target audiences that include tourists (believers and unbelievers) from Slovakia and abroad.

The Requirement of New Industrial Policy to Support Polish Economy

Abstract Recently conducted public economic debates take increasingly demand to implement a new industrial policy for the economies development after the global crisis. The article takes the indicated topics presenting the genesis of the current interest in industrial policy. The analysis of economic indicators based on the results achieved by the European Union industry and in case of individual EU countries confirms the need for the application of the new industrial policy objectives, in order to increase the competitiveness of EU industry on the global economy background. Poland also has to adapt its industrial policy to these statements. Poland should focus on high-tech industry development, because then it will be able to successfully compete on the international arena and increase pace of economic growth.

Determinants of the IT Systems Choice for Supporting Logistics Activities in Enterprises

Advanced computer systems played an important role in economic life for a long time. We can notice it in all aspects of business operations, including logistics. IT systems are important not only in the logistics activities of individual operators, but they also improve activities within integrated supply chains. The article focuses on the proper selection of IT system for logistics operations. It presents a comparison of selected IT systems dedicated to logistics: their range of functionalities and features, as well as the ability to use it in specific types of enterprises. The main aim of the article is to analyze the suitability of each ERP systems in two main areas of logistics: storage and transport. The author also attempts to select optimal solution for a particular economic operator.

Transport Effectiveness in Distribution of Steel Products

Distribution is a crucial element of whole steel products supply chain processes, while transport is very important of distribution stage because it generates the high share in total costs. Authors analyze changes in steel products distribution with rising importance of steel producer distribution sites. Then researches effects on transport effectiveness in one of the largest steel distributors in Poland have been presented. Authors pay special attention on detailed key performance indicators of transport in distribution.

A Comparison of Usage Costs of Roads in Selected EU Countries

At present member states of the European Union apply a few different systems of collection of fares for riding individual types of roads. In spite of the fact that systems of collection of payments in each of member states are working on the same provisions included in Directive 1999/62/EC, amount of rates for riding roads in individual states develops on different level and is being determined on every state’s domestic legislation or regulations of individual roads’ private operators. In this article Authors presented cost analysis of using road infrastructure in chosen member states of the European Community creating a cost map of using road infrastructure in European road transport of goods.