Šebelová, D. The object of the diploma thesis is to analyze the suppliers of the company BioVendor – Laboratorní medicína a.s. Supplier evaluation is performed in MS Excel and MATLAB. The target is to determine the best suppliers of the company.

This master's thesis is engaged in standardization of relation between costumer and supplier from perspective of purchasing products in the automotive industry. In this thesis are specified requirements at the suppliers of plastic parts. The costumer is Robert Bosch České Budějovice (RBCB). By standardization we understand selection and description of customer’s requirements at supplier.

Master's thesis will deal with the evaluation of the tender for supplier of inventory system using advanced artificial intelligence methods. For solution will be used MS Excel and MATLAB programming and its Toolboxes.

This thesis deals with the evaluation of suppliers of GMA Stanztechnik models using fuzzy logic The main part consists of proposals to address the evaluation of suppliers. Decision models are created in MS Excel and Matlab. Another part deals with the comparison of the results of both programs and comparison of current and potential suppliers.

This thesis is focused on the evaluation of the main suppliers of company MERTASTAV Ltd. and deals with the determination their risk level of cooperation. The aims of this thesis are design and create the model for effective evaluation of suppliers. During the creation of a mentioned model is used principles of fuzzy logics and the final model is processed in MS Excel and MATLAB. The result of this thesis is the clear instrument which is easy to use and also accelerates and improves selection of suppliers for the company.

This dissertation deals with the risks which are connected with selecting the suitable suppliers of computer components for the Weps s. r. o. company. The selection of the supplier is realized by the use of fuzzy logic. Theoretical bases are also described in this dissertation. Moreover, there is an analysis of the risks and a proposal for the solution to this problem in the Microsoft Excel and Matlab programmes. The result of the dissertation should provide an instrument for objective evaluation of the suppliers, which is the company in collaboration with.

The diploma thesis deals with the design of models for evaluation of suppliers and their possible risks for a retail food business. Supplier risk is evaluated using fuzzy logic. Models are created in Microsoft Excel and MATLAB. At the beginning of the thesis is the problem defined in the theoretical framework, which is followed by the analytical and practical part of the thesis with proposals for solution of the problem.

La industria textil tiene un mercado altamente competitivo y es uno de los principales motores económicos del país. El sector brinda más de 463 mil empleos e influye con el 7.4 % del PBI Industrial. En muchos casos; estas empresas; en su mayoría familiares; no cuentan con el conocimiento necesario para implementar un modelo productivo acorde a los estándares de productividad y el cumplimiento de entrega. El presente artículo propone un modelo de producción en la industria de la confección combinando técnicas SIPOC; VSM; 5S y un sistema de producción con gestión de proveedores dentro de la metodología Lean Manufacturing para incrementar la rentabilidad de la empresa a corto plazo y hacerla sostenible en el tiempo. El modelo se valida mediante una prueba piloto en una empresa del sector. El seguimiento de las actividades propuestas fue llevado a cabo mediante el estudio de indicadores de trabajo; los cuales muestran resultados que indican un aumento de 59% y 62% en la productividad global y el cumplimiento de las entregas, respectivamente. / The textile industry has a highly competitive market and is one of the main economic engines of the country. The sector provides more than 463 thousand jobs and influences with 7.4% of the Industrial GDP. In many cases; These companies; mostly family members; they do not have the necessary knowledge to implement a production model in accordance with productivity standards and delivery compliance. This article proposes a production model in the clothing industry combining SIPOC techniques; VSM; 5S and a production system with supplier management within the Lean Manufacturing methodology to increase the company's profitability in the short term and make it sustainable over time. The model is validated through a pilot test in a company in the sector. The follow-up of the proposed activities was carried out by studying work indicators; which show results that indicate an increase of 59% and 62% in global productivity and fulfillment of deliveries, respectively. / Trabajo de investigación

This master's thesis is aimed at analyzing the integration processes between the European Union and Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan is a major oil and gas supplier, while the European Union actively seeks diversification of energy resource supplies for the purpose of reaching higher energy security. The aim of the research is to investigate the relations between Azerbaijan and the European Union. The nature of relations between the two stated subjects are being analyzed, and the main preconditions favoring such relations. In order to provide comprehensive analysis, the situation of Azerbaijan's relations with the European Union with the same bilateral relations with the EU of Turkey, Ukraine and China are being analyzed within this thesis.

D. Tech. (Department of Business, Faculty of Management Sciences), Vaal University of Technology. / The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between e-procurement, supplier integration and supply chain performance in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. Most studies on e-procurement, supplier integration and supply chain performance have focused on large companies. Current knowledge involving SMEs and e-procurement is still limited. This study, therefore, was conducted to fill this gap. With rapid changes in technology and globalisation of markets, firms, especially SMEs, need support to adapt to technology and make use of e-procurement functions to compete with larger firms. The paradigm used in this study was post-positivism. A quantitative research approach was adopted in this study. The target population for this study consists of all owners and managers who are currently employed in SMEs in the Gauteng Province, South Africa. To measure the study constructs, the survey material was designed in the form of a structured questionnaire. Participants were asked to complete three test instruments, namely, an e-procurement questionnaire, supplier integration questionnaire and supply chain performance questionnaire as well as their profile and SME profile. A total number of 350 questionnaires was distributed to the identified sample of SME owners and managers of which 294 responded and finally 283 questionnaires were usable and used for data analysis. The confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed to establish scale accuracy. All measures conformed to acceptable model fit and composite reliability (CR) and revealed that the scales used in this study are reliable. The reliability results confirmed that all constructs reached the generally agreed upon minimum scale range for Cronbach’s alpha of 0.70. Finally, the structural model was tested; four out of seven hypotheses were supported. Validity in this study was achieved through face, content, convergent and discriminant validities. The principal finding of this study reveals that e-design has a positive and significant linear relationship with supplier integration. In addition, the results showed that e-sourcing has a positive and insignificant linear relationship with supplier integration. The insignificant relationship could be indicative of the fact that enterprises are not fully utilising the e-procurement systems in selecting their suppliers to effectively improve their collaboration with supply chain member firms. The findings further reveal that e-negotiation has a positive and significant linear relationship with supplier integration. The study’s empirical findings also indicate that e-evaluation has a negative and insignificant relationship with supplier integration. Further, e-informing was also found to have a negative relationship with supplier integration. The study additionally revealed that supplier integration has a positive and significant linear relationship with tangible supply chain performance. Lastly, the SEM findings show that supplier integration has a positive and significant relationship with the intangible supply chain performance. After reviewing the results, the conclusion was drawn that theoretically, this research has contributed to literature by providing additional information on supply chain management, e-procurement, supplier integration and supply chain performance. The results presented provide useful information about the relationship between e-procurement, supplier integration and supply chain performance in SMEs, with implications for supplier firms and other relevant stakeholders. These results contribute to the expanding body of knowledge on supply chain aspects. The current study added practical value by developing an integrative model which might be used by SME practitioners in South Africa. The study recommends that the collaborating firm owners and managers consider increasing the levels of supplier collaboration by having regular meetings, training workshops or courses and conferences to improve their supply chain performance. Furthermore, it is recommended that SME owners and managers must effectively implement e-design systems to increase the chance of integrating with their suppliers, thereby increasing the chance of improving performance as well as cutting supply chain costs. Areas for further research and limitations for this study have also been highlighted.