

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.
Annotation. The article raised the problems of diagnosing failures in the work of transport companies. The authors propose a methodology for balancing managerial processes, based on a clear structure of the identified failures and the subsequent determination of the extent of the problems. The logical chaining method is also used, which helps to establish the source of the failure group, eliminating which, in one go, the entire group of errors is corrected.
Key words. Transport company, management processes, classification of failures, method of logical chains.
Annotation. The article shows approaches to the allocation and description of logistics processes in quality management systems. Organizational benefits based on a process approach. The principle of quality management (QMP-4) is demonstrated - a «process approach» in terms of the logistics component.
Key words. Quality management systems, Quality Management Principles (QMP), Process, Process approach, Logistics processes.
Annotation. The article explores the connection between certain aspects of the sustainable development paradigm and the commercial success of business based on the example of transnational corporation (TNC) Scania. Various business cases are illustrated indicating that the field of sustainable development is growing from a common set of good wishes and socially responsible activities into business area that generates additional income.
Key words. Sustainable development; transnational corporations; Scania; business models; corporate governance.
Annotation. The article presents the author's methodology for analyzing the logistics management of an enterprise, based on a functional model for assessing overall management. It is recommended to use it for self-assessment of the level of development of logistics management at an enterprise during a logistics audit.
Key words. Logistic management, enterprise, logistic system, logistics, management.
Annotation. The article presents the problems of formation of functional and managerial structures and their practical applicability in real work. An example is also given of using the algorithm of functionality to identify deficiencies in the already created functional-organizational structure.
Key words. Company management structure, functional structure of the company, staff list, company functions, «Bee Algorithm».