Analysis of Competitive Factors in Casting Processes

Abstract. The goal was to develop a model for identifying and analyzing internal factors with the greatest impact on the competitiveness of the production processes of foundry companies. The model is closely related to the evaluation of companies in terms of the first principle of Toyota management (focusing on factors determining the concept of development) and uses a modified BOST method. The analysis of the results of the study allowed to gather valuable knowledge for the company's management. The results pointed out the direction of the company's development, which should be aimed at ensuring high quality products, increasing the level of automation and caring for customer relations (ensuring customer welfare and a high level of service). Future directions of research will concern expansion of the model to include more areas to identify factors of competitiveness and market success of foundry companies.