
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 the difference between economic and other types of flows is demonstrated. The concept of "flow structure" is introduced. It is shown that in the conditions of a socially-oriented economy, human flows have entered the field of logistics applications. The features of interfacing producers and consumers in the service are revealed, and an example of the intersection of counterparty data flows is given. A comparative analysis of the management of traditional logistics flows (material, financial, information) and human flows is carried out. Commonality and differences in the classification groupings of traditional and human flows are shown.
Key words. Material production, service sector, economic flow, logistics, logistics flow, flow structure, material flow, financial flow, information flow, human flow, classification of human flows.