{"id":23764,"date":"2024-10-16T16:44:43","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T16:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/industries\/automotive\/6-crucial-challenges-automotive-managers-must-conquer-today\/"},"modified":"2024-10-16T16:44:43","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T16:44:43","slug":"6-crucial-challenges-automotive-managers-must-conquer-today","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/en\/industries\/automotive\/6-crucial-challenges-automotive-managers-must-conquer-today\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Crucial Challenges Automotive Managers Must Conquer Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<style> @media(min-width:1728px) { .tytulek{font-size:45px!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-left:auto!important;max-width: 1200px!important;} .sekcja-tekst { margin-left: 40px!important; margin-right: 40px!important;} .artykul{margin-bottom:120px!important; margin-top:120px!important;} .menu-lewe a:hover { background:#E9F4FE!important; font-weight:600!important; 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data-id=\"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/en\/industries\/automotive\/6-crucial-challenges-automotive-managers-must-conquer-today\/#section1\"  style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.391), 19px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;color:#0c3658\">Overview<\/a><\/p><\/p><p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-d30bd31c988f25053da954ad94a45bd9 wp-block-paragraph\"><p class=\"menu-lewe has-link-color\" onclick=\"lewemenu(1)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/en\/industries\/automotive\/6-crucial-challenges-automotive-managers-must-conquer-today\/#section2\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/en\/industries\/automotive\/6-crucial-challenges-automotive-managers-must-conquer-today\/#section2\"  style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.391), 19px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;color:#0c3658\">Challenges<\/a><\/p><\/p><p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-c8399fb529b63c62a4362e0c20c832d2 wp-block-paragraph\"><p class=\"menu-lewe has-link-color\" onclick=\"lewemenu(2)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/en\/industries\/automotive\/6-crucial-challenges-automotive-managers-must-conquer-today\/#section3\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/en\/industries\/automotive\/6-crucial-challenges-automotive-managers-must-conquer-today\/#section3\"  style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.391), 19px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;color:#0c3658\">KanBo in practice<\/a><\/p><\/p><p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-db1f02c049730d8f79bc554b33c3f86b wp-block-paragraph\"><p class=\"menu-lewe has-link-color\" onclick=\"lewemenu(3)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/en\/industries\/automotive\/6-crucial-challenges-automotive-managers-must-conquer-today\/#section4\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/kanboapp.com\/en\/industries\/automotive\/6-crucial-challenges-automotive-managers-must-conquer-today\/#section4\"  style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.391), 19px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;color:#0c3658\">Glossary and terms<\/a><\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column kolumna-tekst is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section alignfull sekcja-tekst alignfull getwid-margin-top-none getwid-margin-bottom-none getwid-section-content-full-width\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__wrapper getwid-padding-top-none getwid-padding-bottom-none getwid-padding-left-none getwid-padding-right-none getwid-margin-left-none getwid-margin-right-none\" style=\"min-height:100vh\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-holder\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fafafa\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__foreground\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-content\"><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading tytulek\" style=\"margin-bottom:40px;font-size:clamp(21.536px, 1.346rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.052), 35px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.02em;line-height:1.2\">6 Crucial Challenges Automotive Managers Must Conquer Today<\/h1><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading naglowek-duzy\" id=\"section1\">Overview<\/h2><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">1. Introduction:<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">In today's fast-paced automotive industry, the need for efficient process and workflow management has never been more critical. As the industry rapidly evolves, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer demands, organizations must ensure operational processes align with strategic goals to foster innovation and success. Process and workflow management serves as a backbone to achieving this alignment. It is a strategic methodology that involves studying, designing, executing, scrutinizing, and perpetually improving business processes. This approach not only focuses on operational efficiency but also ensures flexibility in task execution, empowering employees to adapt mechanisms specific to achieving the organization's objectives without being hamstrung by rigid definitions.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">2. Industry Demands:<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">The automotive industry's relentless race towards innovation, sustainability, and digitization underscores the increasing demands for robust process and workflow management. Managers within the industry are tasked with the challenge of streamlining processes to meet rapid market changes, regulatory standards, and consumer expectations. By optimizing workflows, managers ensure that operations are not only efficient but also adaptable, capable of overcoming bottlenecks, and scalable to meet future demands. They must employ tools that provide clarity, automate repetitive tasks, and align daily operations with strategic objectives, ensuring their organizations can withstand industry pressures and thrive.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">3. Benefits of Optimized Processes:<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Optimized processes in automotive projects significantly reduce timelines and aid in maintaining regulatory compliance, both crucial in a heavily regulated and competitive industry. Shorter process timelines mean faster production cycles, quicker time-to-market, and a competitive edge. Compliance with regulations ensures that companies avoid legal pitfalls and gain consumer trust. Managers play a key role in promoting these efficiencies by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and leveraging advanced tools and technologies that streamline processes, enhance accuracy, and ensure quality outputs.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">4. Introduction to Solutions:<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">KanBo presents itself as an ideal solution for streamlining workflows within the automotive sector. It bridges the gap between a company's strategy and its daily operations, providing a cohesive platform for managing tasks aligned with strategic goals. KanBo's integration with Microsoft products like SharePoint, Teams, and Office 365 enhances productivity by ensuring seamless communication and collaboration. Emerging features and customizable environments offered by KanBo allow managers to explore innovative methods to augment productivity, manage sensitive data securely, and ensure a seamless user experience across platforms. KanBo's unique hybrid environment, extensive customization, and comprehensive data management capabilities make it a robust solution for the industry's evolving needs, enabling organizations to maintain agility while adhering to compliance and strategic alignment.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading naglowek-duzy\" id=\"section2\">Challenges<\/h3><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">1. Common Inefficiencies in Automotive Sector:<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - Supply Chain Delays: Inefficient coordination and communication between suppliers and manufacturers can lead to delays. This might impact production schedules and inventory management, placing additional stress on managers to juggle timelines and resources.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - Data Silos: Lack of integration between departments such as R&D, production, marketing, and sales can lead to redundant efforts and missed opportunities for optimization, forcing managers to act as intermediaries and mediate across different teams.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - Inefficient Production Lines: Outdated machinery and processes can slow down manufacturing, increase waste, and lead to higher operational costs, compelling managers to address both budget constraints and efficiency goals.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - Quality Control Issues: An absence of streamlined processes for quality audits can increase the risk of defects, placing the onus on managers to redress customer dissatisfaction and regulatory breaches.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - Complex Manual Processes: Reliance on manual processes can lead to errors and slow down operations, challenging managers to oversee corrective actions and push for process automation.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - Inadequate Workforce Training: Lack of continuous training programs can lead to decreased productivity and safety risks, creating pressure on managers to ensure skill development and compliance with safety standards.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">2. Regulatory Impact:<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - Inefficiencies in workflows can lead to non-compliance with safety regulations, resulting in product recalls, fines, and reputational damage. As a manager, it's crucial to ensure all processes are compliant with industry standards by conducting regular audits, providing training sessions, and fostering a culture that emphasizes the importance of quality and safety.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - Implementing a compliance-focused workflow can also enhance safety by ensuring each step of the production meets regulatory requirements. As a manager, you can align workflows with regulatory objectives by developing clear guidelines, implementing regular checks, and facilitating communication between different departments to ensure cohesive compliance strategies.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">3. Problem Statement:<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">   - In an era where the automotive industry faces rapid technological advancements and stringent regulatory requirements, the challenge remains: how can managers effectively streamline workflows to enhance productivity, ensure compliance, and maintain competitiveness? As a manager, taking the lead in seeking solutions involves fostering a culture of open communication, investing in training, embracing technology such as automation and AI, and continuously evaluating and adjusting processes to drive improvement. What innovative strategies can be deployed to overcome existing inefficiencies while anticipating future challenges in workflow management?<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading naglowek-duzy\" id=\"section3\">KanBo in practice<\/h3><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\"> Introduction to KanBo<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">KanBo in the Automotive Sector<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">KanBo is a powerful platform designed to enhance efficiency and collaboration across various sectors, including automotive. It bridges the gap between strategy and operations by streamlining workflows and facilitating robust communication. By integrating with well-known tools like SharePoint, Teams, and Office 365, KanBo brings transparency, task management, and real-time collaboration to your fingertips.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Transforming Team Dynamics with KanBo<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">As a manager in the automotive industry, I leverage KanBo to transform our team dynamics significantly. By creating a centralized workspace, we can seamlessly coordinate tasks, track progress, and align our efforts with strategic goals. KanBo's features empower teams to overcome common inefficiencies by providing insight and clarity into each step of the workflow, thereby fostering an environment of productivity and innovation.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">---<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\"> Cookbook-Style Manual: Enhancing Automotive Efficiency with KanBo<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Presentation and Explanation of KanBo Functions<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">1. Workspaces and Spaces: Allow for clear organization of teams and projects, ensuring every department can manage their tasks while contributing to the company's overarching goals.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">2. Kanban and Gantt Views: Facilitate understanding of task progression and scheduling, vital for managing supply chain timelines.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">3. Card Templates and Custom Fields: Maintain consistency across tasks, allowing for detailed customization relevant to specific projects or roles.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">4. Mind Map View: Useful for brainstorming solutions and organizing departmental insights, especially when dealing with complex challenges.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">5. Forecast Chart and Statistics: Provide analytical insights into task life cycles and project completion forecasts.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\"> Solutions for Common Inefficiencies in the Automotive Sector<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">1. Supply Chain Delays<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">1. Establish a Dedicated Workspace: Create a workspace specifically for supply chain management. Use Spaces to represent different stages or elements of the supply chain (e.g., Supplier Communication, Inventory Control, Production Scheduling).<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">2. Use Cards to Track Milestones: Create cards for critical supply chain milestones and set due dates. Implement Card Dependencies to indicate sequential tasks and avoid delays.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">3. Integrate the Kanban View: Utilize the Kanban view to visualize supply chain processes, giving teams a clear understanding of current statuses and bottlenecks.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">4. Monitor using Forecast Chart: Use the Forecast Chart to anticipate supply chain flow and adjust resources accordingly to mitigate delays.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">5. Assign Roles and Responsibilities: Clearly define roles within the workspace, utilizing User Assignments on cards to ensure accountability.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">2. Data Silos<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">1. Setup Cross-Departmental Spaces: Create cross-functional spaces for major projects involving R&D, Marketing, Sales, and Production. Enable seamless data exchange and capture insights across departments.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">2. Leverage Card Relations: Use parent-child relationships to link tasks between departments, ensuring visibility and preventing information silos.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">3. Employ Mind Map View: Visualize connections between department tasks, fostering a more integrated approach and ideation across teams.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">4. Standardize with Space Templates: Use templates to create standardized spaces for recurring collaboration, easing the exchange of information and practices.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">5. Implement Automatic Alerts: Set up alerts and notifications for important updates or inter-departmental dependencies to act proactively.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">3. Inefficient Production Lines<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">1. Create Spaces for Production Line Management: Design Spaces specific to production activities, tracking machinery maintenance, process optimization, and staffing.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">2. Gantt Chart for Scheduling: Utilize Gantt charts to plan and visualize production line activities, minimizing downtime through better scheduling and resource allocation.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">3. Conduct Periodic Efficiency Audits: Add Cards dedicated to production audits and reviews, integrating To-Do Lists for assessment points.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">4. Incorporate Advanced Card Analytics: Use Card Statistics to evaluate production workflows and identify inefficiencies.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">5. Integrate Workflow Automation: Streamline processes by incorporating automation cards for notifications and task completion tracking.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">4. Quality Control Issues<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">1. Dedicated Quality Control Spaces: Establish Spaces for different quality control phases, with clearly defined stages and checklists.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">2. Use Card Templates for Audits: Create card templates for quality audits, ensuring a standardized approach across audits and checks.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">3. Engage with the Timeline View: Visually manage audit schedules and follow-ups to keep regulatory deadlines on track.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">4. Implement Child Cards for Checks: Break down comprehensive quality guidelines into smaller child cards for focused quality checks.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">5. Facilitate Communication through Comments: Use comments on cards for instant feedback and communication about quality issues.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">5. Complex Manual Processes<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">1. Automation with Workflow Cards: Set up workflows that automate repetitive processes and reduce manual errors.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">2. Track Tasks via Kanban View: Simplify workflow visualization with the kanban board, making manual task processes clearer and more manageable.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">3. Collaborative Custom Fields: Use custom fields to capture essential manual process details for consistency.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">4. Comprehensive To-Do Lists: Integrate detailed To-Do lists within cards to capture step-by-step manual procedures.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">5. Create Instructional Document Links: Attach procedural documents to cards to ensure team access to critical process guidelines.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">6. Inadequate Workforce Training<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">1. Develop Training Program Spaces: Establish Spaces focused on workforce development and training sessions.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">2. Template Cards for Training: Standardize training materials using card templates for consistency and ease of delivery.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">3. Date Management for Scheduling: Utilize card dates to plan training sessions and ensure timely participation.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">4. Visualize with the Gantt Chart: Schedule and manage training programs over time, tracking participation and completion.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">5. Feedback Through Comments: Use the comment feature on training cards for feedback loops and further improvement suggestions.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\"> Future Trends in Workflow Management<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">In the coming years, workflow management will increasingly leverage emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced data analytics. These technologies will drive more intelligent automation, predictive maintenance, and real-time data integration across workflows. As managers, staying ahead of these trends involves embracing continuous learning, adapting to technological changes, and fostering an innovative culture that welcomes technological integration.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">By remaining agile and open to future advancements, managers in the automotive industry can maintain a competitive edge and ensure that their workflow management practices are aligned with cutting-edge technology and best practices.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading naglowek-duzy\" id=\"section4\">Glossary and terms<\/h3><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\"> KanBo Glossary<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">Introduction<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">KanBo is an integrated platform designed to enhance work coordination within organizations. By aligning daily operations with company strategy, it aims to make workflows efficient and cohesive. With powerful integration capabilities, especially with Microsoft products like SharePoint, Teams, and Office 365, KanBo promotes transparent, effective task management and communication. This glossary provides an overview of the key features, terms, and functionalities within KanBo to help users navigate and utilize the platform effectively.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\"> Glossary of Terms<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- KanBo: An integrated platform that connects company strategy with onsite operations through efficient task management and workflow coordination.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Hybrid Environment: KanBo's ability to support both on-premises and cloud instances, offering flexibility and compliance with data management requirements.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Customization: The option to tailor KanBo environments, especially on-premises, according to specific organizational needs\u2014something often limited in traditional SaaS tools.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Integration: Deep synergy with Microsoft environments, both on-premises and cloud-based, for a seamless user experience.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- KanBo Hierarchy: The framework of organizing workflows, comprising Workspaces, Folders, Spaces, and Cards.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">  - Workspaces: High-level organizational areas that group teams or clients.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">  <\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">  - Folders: Structures within Workspaces that help categorize and organize Spaces.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">  <\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">  - Spaces: Detailing specific projects within Workspaces, facilitating collaboration and encapsulating Cards.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">  - Cards: Fundamental task units within Spaces, containing notes, files, comments, and to-do lists.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Kanban View: A space view dividing workflow into columns of stages, with tasks represented by Cards that move as they progress.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Gantt Chart View: A timeline-based view illustrating task dependencies and progress, ideal for complex, long-term project planning.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Card Blocker: An obstacle that prevents task progression, organized into local, global, and on-demand blocker types.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Card Date: Date features in cards that help mark key milestones within tasks.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Child Card: Sub-tasks within a parent card that help break down projects into smaller, manageable parts.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Card Statistics: Analytical tools that provide insights into task progression through visual data representations.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Custom Fields: User-defined data fields to categorize Cards, aiding in customization and organization.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- To-do List: A checklist within a card to track smaller task items, contributing to the overall task completion progress.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Forecast Chart View: A projection tool offering visual representations of project progress and future forecasts, based on past performance data.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Card Relation: Dependencies and connections between Cards indicating workflow order, with two main types: parent-child and next-previous.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Card Documents: Files attached to Cards, stored within SharePoint's document library, facilitating collaborative editing.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Mind Map View: A visual representation of card relations, helping users plan and organize tasks creatively.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Timeline View: A chronological layout of cards along a timeline, aiding time management and scheduling oversight.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Card Template: Predefined card structures allowing consistent and time-efficient card creation.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">- Space Template: Preconfigured space setups serving as reusable structures for new spaces, complete with predefined elements for specific projects.<\/p><p class=\"tekst-para wp-block-paragraph\">This glossary aims to provide a concise guide for understanding the main components and features of KanBo, empowering users to maximize their workflow management potential within this powerful platform.<\/p><div style=\"height:120px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column paskek-prawy spis is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:270px\"><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-left:16px\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":1762,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-23764","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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