Optimalizace procesu cenotvorby v zakázkové kovovýrobě implementací softwarového nástroje

This master's thesis focuses on optimizing the price quotation process within a custom metal fabrication environment. The primary objective was to design, implement, and evaluate a software tool aimed at increasing the speed and accuracy of pricing in a selected enterprise. The research was conducted using action research methodology; across five phases, it involved diagnosing existing processes, developing a functional prototype in the Rust programming language, and its subsequent evaluation. The developed tool automates geometry extraction from DXF files and provides algorithmic support for nesting, thereby eliminating manual errors and subjective estimates. Results from a comparative experiment on a sample of 20 real-world orders demonstrated an average reduction in quotation processing time of 68% and a significant increase in the accuracy of material consumption estimates, with the average deviation dropping from 5.4% to 0.9%. The thesis thus suggests the benefits of targeted digitalization and the standardization of expert knowledge for enhancing the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises operating in a Make-to-Order regime.