BENCHMARKING OF ENTERPRISES IN THE WOOD-PROCESSING SECTOR WITH OTHER SECTORS OF THE NATIONAL ECONOMY IN THE CONTEXT OF IMPROVING THEIR PERFORMANCE THROUGH QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Keywords:
performance; quality; quality management system; wood processing industry.Abstract
The aim of this paper is to analyze the performance of enterprises operating in the wood-processing sector relative to those in other sectors of the national economy, with particular emphasis on the role of quality management systems in enhancing efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability. The research is based on a quantitative analysis of selected performance indicators, such as revenues from own production, economic results, labor productivity, and sales profitability. Significant differences in the implementation of quality management systems across sectors of the national economy and within the wood-processing industry are revealed by the findings. Moreover, the positive impact of these systems on enterprise performance is confirmed by the results. Key factors for the successful implementation of quality management systems are identified and recommendations for strategic decision-making in the field of performance improvement are provided in the paper.
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