Improving efficiency and diversification of services inside a logistics company under price dumping.

Factors affecting customer loyalty in the logistics service
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In this study the author conducted a survey among 68 employees of different companies, 31 of them representing logistics companies and 37 employees of companies that are users of these services in order to analyze the obtained data using the PLS-SEM method and to identify the key factors affecting the formation of customer loyalty. Based on the identified factors the author proposes a concept of measures to increase customer loyalty of small road freight transportation companies in Latvia.Chapter 1 provides theoretical information on the process of selecting a logistics service provider and a description of the factors used in this process. The basics of the creation of customer loyalty and measures to increase it were also considered.Chapter 2 includes the analysis of the freight transportation market in Latvia, analysis of logistics companies in Latvia and analysis of the data obtained from the survey.Chapter 3 contains a statistical model showing the most important factors affecting customer loyalty of logistic companies. Based on the statistical model, a concept of measures to increase customer loyalty of small logistics companies is proposed.

Improving the efficiency of SIA Ultramarine Services seafarers' recruitment company

The first part of the thesis compiles theoretical insights on the research topic, including operational efficiency, its evaluation, influencing factors, promotion possibilities, and the efficiency of the personnel selection process. The second part of the thesis is dedicated to the characterization of the studied company, covering the company's main areas of activity and results, as well as describing the main business processes related to personnel selection. In the third section, a practical study is conducted on the efficiency of the company's operations and the sailor selection process. It includes an analysis of the company's performance indicators, a comparison with industry averages, and an analysis of survey results. Based on the research findings, recommendations are provided to the company with the aim of improving its efficiency.

Company development using e-commerce technologies

The first part is devoted to theoretical considerations on the topic of e-commerce, basic principles and development strategies, obstacles and problems faced by companies when implementing regulation and international standards.In the second part of the study, the cosmetics market in Latvia was studied, the main actors of the cosmetics industry were analyzed, trends were analyzed and the impact of socio-cultural and economic factors on consumer choice was assessed.In the third part, the author analyzed SIA "BEAUTY PLACE GROUP OU Filiāle Latvija", got acquainted with its history, main types of services and products, evaluated the advantages and disadvantages of the competition, conducted a survey and analysis, and also identified the company's problems.In the fourth part, based on the results of the survey, the author developed a development project plan with the use of e-commerce technologies, set innovative goals, assessed resources, predicted results and further development opportunities.The final part summarizes the results and provides recommendations for the company's future development.

Customer Satisfaction in Information Provision in Bus and Coach terminals

The actuality of this research lies in the significance of changing the mobility traditions toward public transport usage. It requires considering various aspects of the customer experience in public transport services. Transport terminals are an asset to an area as they may act as catalysts for more active use of public transport. However, poorly planned, and sited terminals may generate problems and passengers reduction.The research aims to gain insights into the effectiveness of information visualization in bus and coach terminals and contribute to enhancing the overall passenger experience during journeys. The author is reviewing existing literature on information visualization in transport terminals and studies, or best practices related to improving passenger experiences through effective information design.The author used both quantitative and qualitative methods as sources of data, such as user surveys, expert interviews, and observations for understanding how passengers interact with existing information displays. From analysis, the Riga International Coach terminal has a good information system but misses some visualization tools for information provision. Thus, recommendations were made on how to improve information provision to enhance customer satisfaction.