1. "Decision-making Processes in Transport Organization"
Volodymyr Kharchenko, Marcin Pawęska, Dmytro Prosivirin, Iryna Zhudova

Transport decision-making is a complex and iterative process which requires collaboration between different stakeholders and consideration of economic, social and environmental factors. It involves balancing short-term needs with long-term sustainability to create efficient, equitable and sustainable transport systems for both the present and the future. The article discusses the main components and considerations for organising the decision-making process in the transport industry. This process is based on the search for a global optimum. The solution to this problem is associated with multi-extreme problems, which includes the issue of the problem's dimension. In addition, there is a need for dimensionality reduction and algorithmicising of multi-extreme problems, which is shown in the article.

 

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2. "The Quality and Costs of Urban Transport Services and Logistics of Cost Management"
Andrzej Surowiecki, Michał Kruszyński, Kazimierz Rawłuszko

The subject of the article concerns the issues of the quality of transportation in urban public transport and the costs of urban transportation. Specifically, the article addresses topics such as the quality of transport services; characteristics of the quality of transport services; the structure of urban transport costs; procedures for estimating the operating costs of urban transport and factors shaping the cost levels; the characteristics of external costs as well as the role of logistics in estimating the value of time and congestion costs in urban transport. The article concludes with summarizing remarks, mainly of a utilitarian nature.

 

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3. "Theoretical Aspects of Minimax Automated Control of Uncertainty in Aviation Safety System"
Dmytro Bugayko, Kazimierz Rawłuszko, Oleksandr Ponomarenko, Nataliya Sokolova, Oleg Leshchinsky

The study and analysis of risks in the sense of threats, dangers and negative consequences is impossible without a preliminary study of the uncertainties in which these risks are generated and formed, as well as realized or not realized. As a result, in many areas of knowledge there has been a need to consider uncertainty as an important concept in management theory. Just as today there is no single definition (as well as interpretation) of the concept of “risk” in the world, there is no single concept of “uncertainty”. Intuitively, we call the inability to obtain objective, absolutely true, complete knowledge about the properties, functioning of the system, and the true values of its parameters, uncertainty. Similarly, today there is no clear understanding of the essence of the goals and objectives of uncertainty management. The purpose of the article is to study and research the theoretical aspects of managing the uncertainty of the evolution of the aviation safety system.

 

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4. "Applying the Defense and Security Mode in Relation to the Process of Acquiring Materials and Services for Military Units"
Agnieszka Misiuro

The use of the defense and security mode in the process of procuring materials and services for military units is a key element in ensuring the effectiveness and security of military operations. Special regulations regarding public procurement in the field of defense and security enable the acceleration and adaptation of procurement processes to the unique needs of the Armed Forces, which is essential in the context of urgent and specific operational requirements.

In the defense and security mode, the procurement process for goods and services by military units includes several key aspects. Primarily, it allows the use of negotiation procedures without announcements, which is critical in situations requiring the protection of state secrets or when standard procurement procedures would be too time-consuming in response to urgent military needs.

Additionally, the defense and security mode allows the selection of suppliers who not only offer competitive prices but, most importantly, can guarantee fast delivery, meet specialized technical requirements, and possess the necessary security certifications. The use of this mode also requires special attention to the protection of confidential information, which includes the use of non-disclosure agreements and control over the flow of sensitive data.

This process is also appropriately monitored and subject to rigorous controls to ensure that all stages of procurement are carried out in accordance with the highest security standards and principles of responsible management of public funds. As a result, the defense and security mode is an essential tool which enables military units to effectively and safely equip themselves with materials and services critical to their missions.

The aim of this work is to present the basic issues, legal acts, institutions, and procedures through which technical material means and services are procured from the civilian market for military units. The author pays particular attention to the awarding of public contracts in the defense and security mode, regulated in Chapter VI of the Public Procurement Law. This work was written based on an analysis of legal regulations and procurement procedures as well as on passive observation of the activities of Military Economic Units.

 

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5. "Logistics of Uniformed Services in the Search for Missing Persons v"
Joanna Chojnacka

The search for missing persons is a complex process in which logistics plays a key role for uniformed services. Services such as the Police, Fire Department and Military must collaborate in a coordinated manner to effectively utilize available resources and technologies.

Logistics involves organizing, managing and providing the necessary means, such as search equipment, vehicles, drones, as well as the engagement of personnel and volunteers. Key elements include quick response, proper planning, coordination of field operations, and communication between different units. Equally important are modern technologies such as GPS systems, ground-penetrating radars, databases containing information on missing persons and data analysis, which help to quickly determine search areas and increase the chances of finding the missing.

This work discusses the issue of searching for missing persons in Poland, the strategies and methods applied by uniformed services, as well as the logistical challenges they face during these operations.

 

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6. "The Importance of Logistics in the Modern Military During Peacetime"
Nicol Neweś

A review of literature related to logistics in its broadest sense may give the impression that it is a concept tied to and rooted in business. However, it should be noted that the origins of logistics activities are closely linked to the military and date back to antiquity. The transportation of cargo, weapons, supplies, and soldiers often determined the advantage over the enemy. During peacetime, modern military forces focus their efforts on maintaining combat readiness and ensuring the supply of essential resources for the functioning of military units. Logistics in contemporary military operations plays a key role in achieving full combat readiness in case of combat actions related to war conflicts. Ensuring resources for initial conflict operations – before the economy shifts to supply logistics – is crucial for the success of the operations. Prompt and effective supply management and the movement of people and equipment require not only proper provision but also good organizational planning. In this regard, the military benefits from solutions developed by businesses and proven in manufacturing companies by drawing on their experience and by introducing its own innovations.

 

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7. "Analysis and Evaluation of Implementing "Mobility Package" in Terms of Economic Impact on Polish International Transport"
Dominika Wesołowska

Polish road transport carriers, especially since Poland joined the EU (2004), have managed to establish a strong position in the EU cargo transport services market. Key factors influencing this development include the liberalization of access to the freight transport market, ongoing integration processes in Europe as well as the entrepreneurship and competitiveness of Polish freight carriers.

The year 2020 was a turning point for Polish international transport, as the first regulations related to the so-called Mobility Package began to come into effect. This package covers areas such as driver working and rest time, remuneration, rules for the posting of drivers in international transport, and restrictions on the types of transport in EU countries.

The aim of this analysis is to present the impact of the cyclical changes introduced since 2020 on the functioningof Polish freight transport companies on the EU market and to define the conclusions arising from the Mobility Package.

 

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