
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 presents the results of a comprehensive critical analysis of the theory and practice of logistics and supply chain management (SCM). The paper substantiates the author's system of seven principles for designing supply chains. The scientific novelty lies in the development of the concept of an «ideal» supply chain based on the use of an optimal inventory level and the maximization of the profitability of immobilized funds (capital) in the material flow.
Key words. Logistics, supply chain management, material flow, alternative value, value addition chain, alternativity, supply chain reconfiguration, material flow initiation, SCM 4.0.