
Dear readers! In September the CeMAT RUSSIA exhibition was held, which showed everyone that innovations and robotics are increasingly penetrating the logistics industry. We can safely say that many technologies are tested here, and only then they go out into the world. However, it is not only CeMAT RUSSIA that demonstrates the prevalence of the digital agenda.
Dear readers! This is the ninth issue of the journal, which turned out to be very rich and diverse. Traditionally, the issue is opened by an analyst. The material by Alina Nasyrova from the Market Guide Agency, dedicated to investments in warehouse complexes in Russia, recalls the importance of developing logistics infrastructure for the integrated development of regions.
Dear readers! We present to your attention the eighth issue of the magazine and its materials.
Annotation. This article continues the topic of determining the optimal geographic location of distribution centers (DC) when building a federal distribution network focused on processing FMCG flows from China. The search for a rational location for several DCs is performed by minimizing transport and storage costs for various entry points of cargo flows into the territory of the Russian Federation through sea ports and railway terminals.
Key words. Warehouse, distribution center, location DC choosing, SCM/SCP.
Annotation. The authors analyze existing and propose new promising methods of meeting obligations, such as counter-delivery, third-party payment, debt exchange, transfer of payment obligation, and resale in transit. Special attention is paid to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions on the choice of payment methods.
Key words. Supply chain management, crisis, de-globalization, non-traditional payment methods, recovery, optimization, international trade, international transactions, risk management, economic instability.