
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.
Cross-functional barriers are the cause of reducing the handling of industrial corporations/enterprises. They reduce the competitiveness of the Russian economy as a whole. Cross-functional logistics coordination is an important element in improving the quality of governance. Holistic approach to the formation of coordination models is caused by the changes in the organizational architecture, business process reengineering, creation of modern information systems, motivation and development of staff.
Key words. Cross-functional barriers, logistics coordination, flow of commodities and materials, key performance indicators, business process reengineering, Boyd cycle, DMAIC cycle, continuous improvement, multi-agent logistics, holistic approach.