Optimalizace distribuce produktů z externího skladu výrobního podniku

The main objective of the thesis is to assess customer orders in terms of efficiency and conduct an analysis of the current state, including subsequent data analysis based on materials provided by the companies. The thesis consists of theoretical and practical part. Research is a hybrid form of qualitative and quantitative methods, with a case study of a specific company used in the application part, and the specific goals of the work achieved through the validation of hypotheses using quantitative methods. The theoretical part covers the description of current knowledge in the field of distribution, logistic technologies, handling and transportation means, and storage. The practical part of the thesis includes the presentation of the researched company and the evaluation of the current state of customer orders. The thesis is based on the proposal of potential improvements in the ordering process with respect to the company's performance and requirements, which bring benefits to both the manufacturing company and its customers. The proposals are based on the results of quantitative analysis and hypothesis testing. Reducing the frequency of deliveries can decrease transportation costs and thus increase efficiency; simultaneously, it's advisable to consider ordering products on homogeneous pallets or in cohesive layers. It's important to bear in mind that the research is based on data from one company over just six months; while historical data can provide context, relying solely on them may be problematic.