Studies and researches
1/2024
Analysis of Value-Creating and Supporting Component of the Value Chain in the Production Process
This research focuses
on the application of the Process Value Added (PVA) method in the environment
of custom piece production at STS Prachatice a.s. The main objective was to
identify the most profitable and most loss-making processes, to evaluate the value
added of individual production operations, to assess the potential for
outsourcing certain processes, and to analyse the profitability of specific
orders. The study uses a selection of 30 atypical orders from 2022, obtaining
data on selling prices, production hours and costs associated with production
and overhead. The analysis shows that manufacturing processes add the most
value, while inspection processes are less profitable. Processes suitable for
outsourcing were identified, especially when in-house capacity is not used. It
was also found that the most profitable orders are those that combine high
product uniqueness with efficient use of materials and production hours. The
PVA methodology allowed to quantify the added value in the context of time and
cost parameters and revealed that contracts with high time pool and unit costs
have the most significant added value. PVA indices were established to better
reflect the results achieved. The research findings have practical implications
for the organization and efficiency of the production process at STS
Prachatice, contribute to the development of business policy and procurement
activities, and serve as innovative material for academic purposes. The study
demonstrates that the PVA method is an effective tool for analysing and
optimising business processes, enabling companies to better understand and
manage process value-added in order to increase profitability and
competitiveness. The implementation of this method in practice has shown
concrete economic benefits and provided valuable information for further
business policy and procurement solutions.
added value, analysis, product portfolio, PVA, production processes
D61, M20, O14
D61, M20, O14