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Heading:PROBLEMS AND OPINIONS

MRP concept: choice of inventory management strategy (Part I)

The article examines the main inventory management methods at dependent demand. The analysis showed that the results are debatable and, in fact, do not allow definitely choose the optimal inventory management strategy. To solve the problem calculations were carried out using the basic management strategies. Data from the literature and the authors' own materials were used for comparative calculations; comparison of the obtained results allowed to determine the best strategy in terms of minimum cost.

System approach to the resources flows management

The paper contains the updated classification of material flows, the substantiated provisions of a system approach to the resources flows management, the proposed sequence of the design and optimization of material flows in the logistics system.

Key words. Logistics, logistics management, logistics flow, system approach, classification, logistics system.

Contemporary logistics problems in the transportation sphere

The article is dedicated to positioning of logistics as a certain kind of organizational activity oriented to particular objects of civil law, the most important of which are products (goods) and transportation services (services).

Model of the logistic structure (Part II)

In the paper is described the formation of a mathematical model of the logistics structure. The model provides a formal representation of the state of the structure and systematization of assets. On the set of states the model makes it possible to analyze the effectiveness of past and choose the preferred options for future activities. On the model of the illustrative structure is shown the implementation of some of the practical tasks of situations assessment.

Key words. Model of logistic, analysis of retrospective, assessment of the prospects, management of structure.

Kama industrial zone, as an important link in the regional and international transport and logistics cooperation

The article argues the innovative content of the Kamsky innovative territorial and production cluster and externally defined content-oriented transport and logistics of its functioning. It proves the necessity of inclusion of the cluster into the system of Eurasian international transport corridors. Determined the feasibility of the project KITPС analytical center engaged in system simulation evaluation of territorial, sectoral orientation and volume characteristics of the freight traffic.

Some Items Specifying the Theory of Business Logistics

Displayed new determination of Business Logistics as complex System, its structure and methodical principles.

Key words. Transport, haulage, logistics, warehouses, cargo terminals, warehouse system, General system theory, interaction, material flow, demurrage, transport means. 

Model of the logistic structure (Part I)

In the paper is described the formation of a mathematical model of the logistics structure. The model provides a formal representation of the state of the structure and systematization of assets. On the set of states the model makes it possible to analyze the effectiveness of past and choose the preferred options for future activities. On the model of the illustrative structure is shown the implementation of some of the practical tasks of situations assessment.

Key words. Model of logistic, analysis of retrospective, assessment of the prospects, management of structure.

CRM-system as an element of the logistics chain in the entrepreneurial activity in the sphere of high technologies

The questions used in the supply chain, formed as part of the entrepreneurial activity in the sphere of high technologies, customer relationship management systems (CRM-systems). The expediency of application in the field of business process reengineering and CALS-technologies. The features of the formation and analysis of relational databases CRM-systems data for the logistics chains of enterprises engaged in business activities in the sphere of high technologies.

Conceptual principles for creating and investigating the transport and logistics system

The article deals with conceptual principles of transport and logistics system on the example of the Kamsky innovative territorial production cluster. The analysis current and future freight traffic passing near the cluster, international transport corridors and the characteristic of the network of the existing and future transport and logistics centers in the cluster. Defines the functions and objectives of the situational analytical center of logistics.

Evaluation of expediency of outsourcing while performing certain operations in foreign economic activity

This article discusses the factors that affect the economic efficiency of foreign trade enterprises in the delegation of certain operations to outsourcing or using only own inner resources. The author has made some conclusions according to prepared calculations under basis parameters in foreign trade, which influence on taking decision in the question “make or buy”.

Key words. Outsourcing of foreign economic activities, customs clearance, analysis of factors of efficiency of foreign economic activity of enterprise.