

Dear readers, we are pleased to present the ninth issue of the journal “LOGISTICS” for 2026. The issue features articles that not only reflect current industry trends but also provide practical guidance for managerial decision‑making.
Dear readers! You are holding the combined issue of the “LOGISTICS” journal, in which we have collected materials for July and August 2026. It brings together practice and theory, applied solutions and bold methodological explorations.
Dear readers! We are pleased to present you with the sixth issue of the journal for 2026, in which the theory and practice of logistics are explored in a variety of relevant areas. This issue is truly multifaceted, combining reflections on the essence of logistics processes with applied calculations and industry-specific cases.
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.
The necessity of optimization of transport-logistic expenses of participants of chains of deliveries is grounded. In the article, and also the corporate model of transport-logistic expenses of chains of deliveries offers an author.
Key words. Transport-logistic infrastructure, logistic costs, chains of deliveries.
The article clarifies the essence of logistics processes in supply chains, substantiates methodical approach to structuring of these processes, suggests the classification signs, providing structuring logistics processes and offers their classification.
Key words. Logistics, logistics management, supply chain, process, function, operation, structuring.
The article clarifies the essence of logistics processes in supply chains, substantiates methodical approach to structuring of these processes, suggests the classification signs, providing structuring logistics processes and offers their classification.
Key words. Logistics, logistics management, supply chain, process, function, operation, structuring.