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Heading:SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

On methods to increase the efficiency of logistics operations of FMCG retailers (Part I)

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.

Lean technologies in multimodal transportation of liquid bulk cargo

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.

Automated planning system of supply chains of industrial companies

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 supply chain management 4.0 – anticipating the complexity of planning in the digital era

Tactical planning of production at Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Mill

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.

Quality management systems are in service of supply chains

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.

Evaluating the efficiency of logistics system functioning by means of risk 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.

Logistic engineering as a tool to integrate transport and logistics systems

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.

Automotive components storage in the container supply chains: scenario ‒ unstable consumer demand

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.

Analysis and Assessment of the Reliability and Resilience of Supply Chains

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.