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Heading:SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Intelligent Control Tower: prospects for use in logistics and supply chain management

Annotation. The article definition of the concept «Supply Chain Control Tower – SCCT» is given. The evolution of the Control Tower concept from CT1.0 to CT4.0 and the need to integrate control centers into the structure of modern multi-party supply network (MPSN) are shown. The main components of the MPSN information technology platform are considered. The ST – Control Tower Value Matrix 2024 vendor rating matrix is presented. The necessity of forming intelligent SCCT is substantiated and their main functionality and advantages of use in digital supply chains are considered.

Methods of increasing competitiveness of the enterprise through optimization of logistics chains 

Annotation. The article examines the impact of optimization of logistics chains on the competitiveness of an enterprise. Analyzing the multifaceted effects of logistics optimization, the author applies a modified view of resources integrated with the theory of dynamic capabilities, as well as a mixed method combining quantitative analysis of operational efficiency indicators with a qualitative assessment of strategic advantages.

Optimization of the system for assurance of the cold chain quality for immunobiological products using new information technologies

Annotation. The article reflects problems associated with medication losing its properties when the temperature exceeds acceptance criteria. Main potential risk factors of the cold chain are analyzed. Options for their minimization by means of introducing new information technologies are proposed.

Key words. Immunobiological drugs, quality assurance, cold chain, risks, automated quality management system, e-learning, Internet of Things systems, blockchain technology, Artificial Intelligenсе.

Distribution multistep optimization method of integration mechanism  in supplying chains

Annotation. Purpose of this article is to application of functional formula method for seeking of optimum integration mechanism variant in accordance with cooperation level of supply chain particitants. For solvation of this problem was used researching cooperation. Of manufacturing, transportation, trade enterprice, store’s operators inside different forms of cooperative activities was solved the multistep taskof distribution integration mechanism optimization.

The main trends in logistics digitalization and supply chain management tools

Annotation. The article examines the main trends in the digitalization of logistics activities and presents supply chain management tools. Five digital technologies have been identified that will become drivers of the industry's development.

Key words. Logistics, digitalization, supply chain management, digital technologies.

Supply chain sustainability: conceptual approaches, criteria, solutions

Annotation. The article discusses the key concepts of the supply chain sustainability paradigm based on the ESG agenda, supply chain reliability and integrated business planning. The author proposes a structure of criteria and a set of logistics initiatives that allow assessing and ensuring the sustainability of the supply chain from all its participants by combining the concepts considered into a single system of «criteria – initiatives».

Current challenges in increasing resiliency in supply chains

The article considers the conceptual foundations for ensuring the fault tolerance of supply chains. The fault tolerance property is manifested in the prevention, resistance and absorption of the effects of adverse external factors and the subsequent restoration of the supply chain performance. Supply chain resiliency management should consider ESG factors and sustainability goals. It is recommended that due diligence, traceability and transparency be used to identify and address irregularities in supply chains.

Integrated business planning as a tool for planning the future of supply chains in the face of uncertainty

Annotation. The article is devoted to the problem of the emergence of «strategic losses», which is associated with most modern companies. Discusses the possibility of using integrated business planning to continuously align initial quantitative targets with the actual results of the organization's activities.
Key words. Strategic gap, planning flexibility and adaptability, elements of integrated business planning, integrated business planning cycle, dynamic planning.

Collaborative planning as a tool for coordination in supply chains

Annotation. The proposed article discusses the topical aspects of joint planning as the most important tool for coordinating the participants of the supply chains.

Based on the study, the authors identified the main problems of joint planning of companies at the interfunctional and interorganizational levels of coordination, considered the principles of interaction between suppliers and consumers in partnerships.

Key words. Collaborative planning, cross-functional and inter-organizational coordination, strategic partnerships in supply chains, information integration

Logistics Business Processes Controlling System for Supply Chains

Annotation. The problems of logistics controlling as an important tool for improving the efficiency of companies – counterparties of the supply chain are considered.