Implementation of the innovation processes to textile industry business in the Czech republic

In the first part of the thesis, concepts of the textile industry, enterprise and its features for successful operation on the domestic and international markets with strong competition at the present time are defined, including a description of innovations and innovations with regard to the textile industry. This theoretical basis is gradual preparation for understanding any issues related to the practical part which focuses on particular enterprise and a specific technical innovation implemented in the enterprise. The second part of the thesis introduces MICROTEX a.s. which is a traditional manufacturing enterprise focused on the production of piled upholstery fabrics. The thesis takes into account that the company would like to implement new weaving looms for a new type of fabric and width, which is the current innovation goal of the company. Therefore, the thesis is aimed at choosing the best machine out of two options from different foreign suppliers based on the conceptions and requirements of the shareholders of Microtex a.s. This innovation will definitely result in a competitive advantage of the company by expanding its product portfolio as well as other benefits both in the company and in its external environment. The external environment means a municipality where the enterprise resides. The analysis of connection between the company and municipality is based on qualitative interviews with the shareholders and employees (simultaneously inhabitants) of the company and with the mayor as well as on studying documents and files provided by the company and the municipality.