RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Látečková, A. A1 Kučera, M. A1 Brédová, K. T1 Increasing of competitiveness of dairy products in Slovakia through the application of information systems JF Agricultural Economics YR 2009 VO 55 IS 8 SP 384 OP 391 DO 10.17221/43/2009-AGRICECON UL https://agricecon.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/age-200908-0004.php AB Global trends in world economy intervene into each sector of national economy. In the article, we focused on the dairy industry. The research was oriented at the national market of dairy products with the goal to assess the current situation on the market with these commodities. According to the acquired data, we compiled an overview of the current situation in the market and we pointed out the direction that should be followed by producers. The implementation of information systems is a necessary requirement to increase competitiveness in accordance with the specifics of dairy production.