Dupont analysis of Polish agri-food industry selected sectors – logistic aspects

Abstract

The food industry is one of the most important branches of the Polish economy, primarily because of its significant contribution to GDP. Simultaneously, it is a branch wherein logistics is very important, and the structure of logistic networks is characterized by a high level of complexity. The paper presents the results of research on the complexity of logistics structure and the level of advancement of logistics solutions in selected food industry sectors. In addition, the results of a study on the relationship between the complexity of logistics networks, the advancement of logistics systems and the four aspects of productivity: efficiency, profitability, liquidity and debt are also presented. For this purpose, a number of financial indicators were used based on the methodology proposed under the so-called du Pont Pyramid. Paper type: Research Paper Published online: 25 July 2018 Vol. 8, No. 3, pp. 217–227 DOI: 10.21008/j.2083-4950.2018.8.3.2 ISSN 2083-4942 (Print) ISSN 2083-4950 (Online) © 2018 Poznan University of Technology. All rights reserved.