
Dear readers, we are pleased to present the ninth issue of the journal “LOGISTICS” for 2026. The issue features articles that not only reflect current industry trends but also provide practical guidance for managerial decision‑making.
Dear readers! You are holding the combined issue of the “LOGISTICS” journal, in which we have collected materials for July and August 2026. It brings together practice and theory, applied solutions and bold methodological explorations.
Dear readers! We are pleased to present you with the sixth issue of the journal for 2026, in which the theory and practice of logistics are explored in a variety of relevant areas. This issue is truly multifaceted, combining reflections on the essence of logistics processes with applied calculations and industry-specific cases.
Annotation. The article discusses the differences in the interpretation of individual terms in the field of logistics, taking into account their uniqueness or differences. A comparative characteristic of direct, return and reverse material flows during their movement in the supply chain has been carried out, and separate clarifications have been proposed for the formulation of types of material flows.
Key words. Material flow, logistics, terminology, supply chain.