Production companies: Evaluation of accessibility and efficiency of transportation and manufacturing processes

Abstract

Logistics and transport-production processes are critical components in the management of supply chains for enterprises. Increasing demands for the accessibility and efficiency of these processes necessitate further refinement of logistics theory and practice. The primary objective of this research was to establish the interrelationship between the structure and functioning of transport operations within manufacturing enterprises. The application of cluster analysis methods revealed the unique structure of each cluster, reflecting the specificity of transport operations. The obtained results determine the stability of the logistic cluster for a specific type of transport and its impact on overall efficiency. The research also emphasizes the importance of improving the quality of transport-production processes to ensure efficiency in supply chains. Quality and logistics service analysis identified factors that can be enhanced, such as service complexity, responsiveness to unforeseen orders, professionalism of the personnel, and fulfillment of order-related commitments. The conclusions drawn contribute to the development of logistics science and theory, providing practical insights by urging manufacturing companies to implement recommendations for optimizing their transport-production processes and selecting the most effective partners in this context. Thus, the originality of the article lies in expanding theoretical concepts of logistics and defining the specifics of transport-production processes.