Dear readers! We present to your attention the sixth issue of Logistics for 2024. On its pages, we summarize the results of the international exhibition of logistics, transport, warehouse equipment and Logistika Expo, which became the main premiere of this year. Our editorial staff took part in the event, as a result of which they made useful acquaintances and found new readers. In the latest issue, we continue the topic of automation and robotization in the industry.
Dear friends! We present to your attention the fifth issue of Logistics for 2024. Like you, our dear readers, we see an increasing trend of digitalization and automation of the logistics industry, and more and more authors are paying attention to it.
Dear readers! We present to your attention the fourth issue of Logistics for 2024. On its pages, we summarize the results of the TransRussia | SkladTech 2024 exhibition, held from March 19 to 21 at Crocus Expo. The organizers and guests of the event claim that the exhibition is breaking new attendance records from year to year and improving its business program.
This article analyzes the methods used by network companies to improve the efficiency of logistics operations in the field of trade in goods of daily demand. The tendencies which can be considered for increase of efficiency of activity of FMCG-retailers are revealed.
For many years lean manufacturing or lean production proves its consistence and effectiveness in many fields of manufacturing, that helps companies which take it on board to achieve high results in business. Well-structured supply chain is also a key component of constantly operation of company and part of manufacturing, that is why it also needs Lean introduction. Companies connected with transportation of liquid bulk cargo are especially hard up with this conception.
Key words. Supply chain, liquid bulk cargo, lean production, flexitank, multimodal traffic, kaizen.
In the article the analysis of modern requirements to information support of integrated planning is provided. The key characteristics of the automated systems of planning of supply chains are identified. A new definition for next generation planning system is proposed.
Key words. Automated systems of planning of supply chains, industrial companies.
The article analyzes practical aspects of tactical planning process organization with the usage of linear programming methods at one of the largest Russian metallurgical companies.
Key words. Supply chain optimization, tactical planning, mathematical programming.
The article shows the possibilities of management system standards. Demonstrate the features of the standard ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems – Requirements. Considered a positive effect on the quality management systems for the supply chain management.
Key words. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO), standardization, Quality management systems, Supply Chains Management.
In article discusses the efficiency evaluation of functioning of logistic system by means of risk management. The reasons causing difficulties of implementation of new methods of management are analyzed. The essence of the main scientific approaches to logistic management is determined and disclosed. The conclusion is drawn on efficiency of functioning of logistic system by means of risk management for ensuring steady competitive advantages and increase in competitiveness of company’s products.
The article discusses systemic aspects of the methodology of systems engineering methodology as applied to the field of logistics and supply chain management. Logistics Engineering is an effective method of integration in the management of complex organizational and technical objects in relation to the field of logistics systems. A feature of the method is the integration process with the stages of the life cycle of transport and logistics systems and supply chains in a bad situation with intermodal and multimodal transport.
The article is showing a situation of unstable consumer demand at the market of brand-new cars causing short-term production plan changes and related changes in parts supply chain. Also related problem and solving methodology is described.
Key words. Logistics, organizational activity, object of civil law, products, transportation services, trade logistics, transport logistics, container transportation, education.
In article problems of assessment of reliability and stability of supply chains of vertically integrated companies are considered. On the example of the entities of ferrous metallurgy logistical risks on the site of a supply chain of "Upstream" are identified: from suppliers of material resources – to production sites. It is shown that these risks determining reliability of a supply chain "on an entrance" are generally connected with procedures of supply and inventory management of operational MRO resources.