ANALYSIS OF THE LOGISTICAL PROCESS INVOLVED IN SETTING UP A VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION IN POLAND – A CASE STUDY

Purpose:The purpose of this paper is to detail the steps necessary to re-launch the operations of a District Vehicle Inspection Station in the context of current legislation and administrative procedures.The objective of the paper is to identify the fundamental elements of the logistical process, including the preparation of the technical infrastructure, the completion of the documentation, the procurement of the necessary certificates and the integration with the CEPiK system.The primary objective of this publication is to furnish entrepreneurs and industry specialists with the knowledge necessary to successfully establish or re-establish a vehicle control station in Poland.Design/methodology/approach: The paper employs the case study method, focusing on the process of reopening a specific District Vehicle Control Station in the Mikow district.The selection of this method was predicated on its capacity to analyse in meticulous detail the actual logistical, procedural and administrative steps that must be taken in practice.The case study method enables the demonstration of both the formal requirements and the actual difficulties encountered by the entrepreneur, in addition to the solutions that were found throughout the process.Findings: Consequently, the study yielded the development of a comprehensive procedural diagram for entrepreneurs contemplating the establishment of a vehicle inspection station in Poland.The provision of a practical tool is of paramount importance in supporting the implementation of the process in accordance with current legislation and technical and organisational requirements.Research limitations/implications: The study does not cover the stage of building a district vehicle testing station, obtaining building permits or purchasing new diagnostic equipment.The scheme has been developed for entrepreneurs who intend to recommence operation of an existing station that meets the requisite technical requirements and is equipped with the necessary apparatus.Originality/value: The paper's value lies in its practical presentation of a structured scheme of activities.This scheme has the potential to provide real support for entrepreneurs planning to renew the activity of vehicle inspection stations in Poland.