Współczesne uwarunkowania procesu restrukturyzacji przedsiębiorstw na przykładzie spółki PKP Cargo S.A.

In the field of logistics dynamic changes such as physical, information and financial flows take place. The main aim of this article is to present the restructuring of PKP Cargo SA company conducted in response to the outbreak of the current economic and financial crisis. Crisis has exposed inadequacy of the structures and processes within the company and significantly deteriorated its financial position. The case study research method was used to present the market position of mentioned company in the transportation industry. What is more a range of changes introduced in the company and their impact on the economic and financial situation was discussed. The adequate analyzes for a 4-year comparison period between 2007 to 2011 were evaluated. They included the development of the particular parameters both before the outbreak of the economic crisis in Europe and shortly after, that is, during the period of the greatest difficulties of the company, as well as in the years following the implementation of the restructuring program.