Strategic management
Service
Development of a business strategy
Analysis of the competitiveness of enterprises
Relational capital
Shaping Corporate Social Responsibility
Support for innovative activities
Support in the development of the concept and implementation of projects
Organizational design in knowledge management in high-tech enterprises
Establishment of enterprises
Technology transfer and cooperation between universities and enterprises
Consultancy for higher education
Consultancy on quantitative and qualitative research
Description
Assessment of the company’s current and future business strategy.
Analysis of the competitiveness of enterprises using traditional and individual methods of operationalization.
Consultancy on building relational capital.
Preparation of the concept of CSR activities
The service is addressed to the SME sector and SME groups in the field of consultation, diagnosis and changes in the organizational culture supporting pro-development activities of enterprises.
Conducting a detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of pro-development projects for various types of organizations.
Consultancy in the field of knowledge management in high-tech enterprises.
Services related to recognition of instruments and institutions offering development tools for the SME sector.
Consultancy on technology transfer and cooperation between universities and enterprises.
New methods of education, including distance learning and organisational improvements in the functioning of the university.
Consultancy on quantitative and qualitative research in management.
Production Management
Service
Designing and improving production and service management systems
Implementation of methods, techniques and tools supporting the management of production, service, logistics, quality and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) processes
Implementing TPM in the enterprise
Assessment of the effectiveness of tangible assets management and repair services
Logistic outsourcing
AEO requirements
Implementation of the Circular Economy model in the enterprise
Quality factors and customer satisfaction
Process optimization
Optimisation of goods and packaging movements
Internal transport optimization
Optimization of production planning
Development of the Circular Economy model based on the analysis of the waste management system in the enterprise, legal regulations and the needs and behaviour of the company customers.
Packaging quality management in supply chains
Systems analysis of processes
Assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of production and service enterprises in the context of increasing their competitiveness and innovation in the era of I4.0 and Circular Economy
Management of packaging and packaging waste
Assessment of the level of “lean & green” management in enterprises and supply chains
Methods and techniques for improving production systems
Expert opinions and audits in the field of security of the functioning of supply chains based on the tools and instruments used in Industry 4.0
Implementation of quality management systems based on the requirements of ISO 9001: 2015
Methods and techniques of improving production systems
Description
Optimization of processes in the enterprise in terms of minimizing losses and increasing efficiency
Analysis of needs and proposal of solutions improving the functioning of processes in production and service companies
Analysis and evaluation of the company’s functioning in terms of the possibility of implementing TPM and developing solutions in this area.
Analysis and evaluation of the use of the company’s physical resources and the functioning of TPM services to define corrective strategies. Identification of possibilities and needs for outsourcing of corrective actions.
Analysis of the company’s logistic processes in relation to the use of logistic outsourcing
Implementation of AEO requirements in the company
Development of the Circular Economy model taking into account the specifics of the company’s activity, legal regulations and the needs and behaviour of the company customers.
Research on the identification of qualitative factors impacting customer satisfaction
Research and conceptual-development work relating to manufacturing, logistics, quality and office processes.
Research and conceptual-development work relating to manufacturing, logistics, quality and office processes.
Research and conceptual-development work relating to manufacturing, logistics, quality and office processes.
Research and conceptual-development work relating to manufacturing, logistics, quality and office processes.
Research and conceptual-development work relating to manufacturing, logistics, quality and office processes.
Research and conceptual-development work relating to manufacturing, logistics, quality and office processes.
Research and conceptual-development work on process organisation relating to manufacturing, logistics, quality and office processes.
Research and conceptual-development work in the field of:
a) optimisation of goods and packaging movements,
b) internal transport optimization,
c) optimization of production planning,
d) standardization of working time,
e) production planning in terms of better equipment use, elimination of unnecessary changeovers and production downtime,
f) analyses of the information system,
g) process analysis based on the Lean Management approach/tools,
h) analysis of workstations and production lines in terms of their productivity
Development of recommendations indicating the directions of changes for packaging in the context of the Circular Economy and Industry 4.0. Identification of environmental aspects, including the identification of negative environmental impacts, with particular emphasis on waste management
Research, training and conceptual-development work for manufacturing, logistics and office processes.
Training for managerial staff of companies starting to implement Lean Management and companies improving their production system. Evaluation of preparation for Lean Management implementation (implementation of KAIZEN, 5S, JIT, KANBAN, TPM and others).
Performing audits and expert opinions on selected areas of supply chain security management. Assessment of threats and their impact on the security of supply chains. Creating models of the functioning of supply chains in emergency situations, based on virtual and augmented reality.
Analysis of the needs and development of solutions for the functioning of the quality management system in accordance with the current requirements of ISO 9001.
Assessment of preparation for the implementation of Lean Management (implementation of KAIZEN, 5S, JIT, KANBAN, TPM and others).
Contact
Associate Professor Marek Sekieta PhD
Associate Professor Marek Sekieta PhD
Associate Professor Marek Sekieta PhD
Associate Professor Marek Sekieta PhD
Associate Professor Marek Sekieta PhD
Associate Professor Marek Sekieta PhD
Associate Professor Małgorzata Koszewska PhD DA
Associate Professor Małgorzata Koszewska PhD DA
Associate Professor Marek Sekieta PhD
Quality Management and Occupational Health & Safety
Service
Implementation and consultancy in the field of quality management systems
Implementation of quality management systems based on the requirements of ISO 9001: 2015
Analysis of the Occupational Health and Safety in the organization
Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety management systems based on ISO 45001
Investigation of the causes of accidents at work
Implementation of BBS programmes
Conformity assessment of machinery and technical equipment
Safety culture
Description
Implementation of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System, HACCP Food Safety Assurance System (GMP, GHP). Assessment of the organization’s readiness to certify the above-mentioned systems. Zero audits. Consultancy in the area of development of documentation for the above-mentioned systems. Implementation of National Food Quality Systems. Training in the above-mentioned systems, including an Internal Auditor training.
Analysis of the needs and development of solutions for the functioning of the quality management system in line with the current requirements of ISO 9001.
Security audits in companies from any sector of the economy, as well as conceptual-development work in the area of Occupational Health and Safety.
Planning, implementation, monitoring and improvement of Occupational Health and Safety management systems. Internal auditors training. Development and supervision of system documentation.
Analysis of causes of accidents at work, legal aspects of accidents, drawing up opinions for courts and public prosecutors’ offices.
Planning, implementation of OSH behavioural audits in organizations, training of observers, monitoring of the observation process, reporting.
Diagnosis of machines and technical devices, adaptation to the minimum and essential safety and health requirements, as well as conceptual and development work.
Research on the culture of work safety in organizations, diagnosis of the safety atmosphere, as well as conceptual-development work increasing the culture of Occupational Health and Safety.
Contact
Anna Walaszczyk PhD,
Joanna Mnich PhD
Associate Professor Marek Sekieta PhD
Konrad Niziołek PhD
Katarzyna Boczkowska PhD
Konrad Niziołek PhD
Katarzyna Boczkowska PhD
Konrad Niziołek PhD
Katarzyna Boczkowska PhD
Konrad Niziołek PhD
Katarzyna Boczkowska PhD
Konrad Niziołek PhD
Katarzyna Boczkowska PhD
Konrad Niziołek PhD
Katarzyna Boczkowska PhD
Innovations
Service
Activities related to the assessment and implementation of innovative solutions
Consultancy service for start-ups and small companies in the field of market analysis and support in the area of implementing innovations on the market
Support for start-ups and small and micro economic entities in the development and optimization of business models
Consultancy in the field of intellectual property management and searching for partners to carry out R&D work
Consultancy on technology readiness for commercialization
Developing a marketing strategy for a product or service that is the subject of the implementation of an innovative technology
Description
Conceptual and implementation work in the field of innovative solutions. Consultancy in the field of innovative implementations. Assessment of the implementation possibilities. Reporting on the effectiveness of innovative implementations. Consultancy in the field of cooperation with the local environment
The scope of the services provided includes analyses; alternative development paths through the implementation of innovations, specification and evaluation of the selected development path related to the implementation of innovations, consultation on the selection of innovative ideas, areas of risk related to the development and implementation of innovations. The outcome of the service is a report submitted to the entrepreneur
The service is provided with the use of tools such as Business Model Canvas and McKinsey 7S analysis. The outcome of the service is a report submitted to the entrepreneur
The service is provided as a support for enterprises in identifying potential partners for the implementation of research and development work from the group of employees of Lodz University of Technology, as well as the availability of research infrastructure. Additionally, as part of this service, the company receives support in the area of decision making in the field of intellectual property management.
The service is addressed both to start-ups and university researchers. Its aim is to assess the readiness of the technology for commercialization and to identify potential areas of its application in the economy. Additionally, the service may be extended with the initial technology estimation
The service is addressed to start-ups as well as small and micro enterprises. The outcome of the service will be a report submitted to the entrepreneur
Marketing
Service
Image research, e.g. of territorial units in the public space
Research on the co-creation of value by bidders and buyers
Development of an e-marketing strategy
Description
Conceptual work and primary research in the field of diagnosing the market image of a territorial unit (e.g. city, municipality or region) in order to develop for its self-government / governmental authorities recommendations (postulates) for profiling promotional (and “image-related”) activities in the future – actions that could strengthen (improve) the current image of the territorial area in the local environment. The outcome of the conceptual-research work is the development and submission of the research report to the client (oral and written form).
Research on shaping market relations and creating a marketing offer as part of cooperation between bidders and active buyers. Identifying the forms and scope of cooperation to date; expectations regarding future cooperation, etc. Analysing the possibilities of establishing and / or strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation and recommending specific solutions in this area.
Conducting an analysis of the company’s current e-marketing activities and preparation of a detailed online action plan, with particular emphasis on the most effective forms of online advertising: SEM (search engine marketing), SMM (social media marketing) and e-mail marketing
Economic and financial analysis
Service
Economic analysis of an enterprise
Operational risk analysis
Financial analysis of the enterprise and industry sector
Valuation of companies
Description
Conducting an analysis of the economic and financial situation of the enterprise. Ratio analysis. Company condition assessment.
Identification, assessment, response planning and development of an operational risk management plan.
Financial analysis of the enterprise, indicating the strengths and weaknesses of the enterprise. Industry sector analysis and comparison of the enterprise and sector results.
Valuation of the company using the comparative method and discounted cash flows.
Project management
Service
Audit of projects
Support in scheduling project budgeting
Project risk analysis
Description
Analysis of the current status of the project in terms of schedule, budget, human resources, material resources, risk and benefits.
Participation of a representative of the Department in planning meetings in terms of schedule and budget, including using IT tools.
Identification, assessment, response planning and development of a project risk management plan.
Information systems
Service
Designing enterprise information systems
Information system analysis
Sustainable management of company capital
Description
Analysis and evaluation of the information system functioning in the enterprise and development of solutions to improve the information system.
Research and conceptual-development work relating to manufacturing, logistics, quality and office processes.
Research on the effectiveness of the enterprise with the aim of finding an alternative to net profit as a dominant but obsolete indicator, characteristic especially for the period of early capitalism. Research on methods of finding an equilibrium point between the 6 capitals that make up the enterprise: material, financial, structural, market, human and social. The equilibrium point determines the maximum efficiency of the enterprise taking into account human and social capital in the balance sheet, as opposed to net profit, the maximization of which often means wasting resources, not only the environmental but also human and social ones.
Acoustics and ergonomics laboratories
Service
Research in the field of noise and acoustics
Research on the ergonomic quality of work and life and the level of employee safety together with the concept of their improvement
Description
Research and conceptual-developmental work in the field of environmental, industrial, communication and construction noise. Acoustic measurements based on Polish and European standards. Projects and concepts of noise protection (noise control barriers, sound walls). Acoustics of devices and installation elements assessed with accurate methods.
- measurements of the energy cost of work with the use of an MWE meter and heart rate monitors,
- measurements of pressure, push and pull forces,
- analysis of physical workload using the methods of REBA, RULA, OWAS, KIM, KIM-MHO, NIOSH, OCRA, OCRA, checklist, ART., SI,
- ergonomic analyses of workplaces in production, logistics and in the office in terms of the risk of MSD (pain in the musculoskeletal system – the third most common cause of sickness absences),
- ergonomic design of workstations in production, logistics and office,
- audits of the adaptation of the company/workstation to the needs and capabilities of people with disabilities,
- audits of the adaptation of workstations to the capabilities of senior employees.
Trainings
Service
Individual personal development training – coaching process
The use of MS Excel in management
Documentation in quality management systems
Conformity assessment procedures for products subject to CE marking
Methods and techniques for improving production systems
Training in the field of quality management system requirements based on the ISO 9000 series of standards
Requirements of management systems based on ISO standards in the food, automotive, medical devices and security sectors in supply chains.
Auditing of quality and environmental management systems
Methods and techniques for improving quality management systems
Description
The training is dedicated to team leaders who are aware of the needs related to building, motivating and managing teams. Leaders have to face increasingly high requirements as managers and as those who create specific attitudes in the team. They are expected to have high competences not only in the area of specialization in which the team carries out their activities, but also in terms of soft skills – necessary for teamwork. Currently, managers often work in teams that are very diverse not only in terms of competence, personality or age, but also culturally diverse, which can often create completely new challenges for the manager. Training is a process that lasts, depending on the needs, from 6 to 8 months. It consists of cyclical, individual meetings with a certified trainer. Each meeting takes place according to an agreed schedule adjusted to the requirements of the participant.
Training for employees of enterprises in using MS Excel for data analysis and building a management support tool. Trainings are provided at different levels of advancement.
Training in the development of components of documentation in quality management systems.
Training and participation in the implementation of activities in the field of conformity assessment and CE marking.
Training for the managerial staff of enterprises starting the implementation of Lean Management and enterprises improving their production system. Assessment of preparation for the implementation of Lean Management (implementation of KAIZEN, 5S, JIT, KANBAN, TPM and others).
Training for the managerial staff of enterprises starting the implementation of quality systems.
Training for the managerial staff of enterprises starting the implementation of industry quality systems.
Training addressed to candidates for internal auditors
Training for the managerial staff of enterprises starting to implement quality systems and enterprises improving their quality management system.