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.
Annotation. The article scientific approaches to the definition of the concept of «inventories» are considered, a generalized interpretation of this term is presented, taking into account the financial, cost and material expression of the object of research. The purpose of the formation of the inventory management system, acting as a means of regulating trade and technological processes, is noted. The functional responsibilities of management systems are systematized, its compiled elements are indicated.
Annotation. The article examines the features of conducting an initial logistics audit in order to identify the reasons for the untimely shipment of batches of finished products to the company's customers. In the course of the study, the regularities of cross-functional interaction of the company's subdivisions in the organization of the movement of the internal material flow were revealed.
Key words. Logistics, warehouse, logistics audit, logistics service, enterprise, internal logistics chain, metalogistics system, micrologistics system.
Annotation. The article provides examples of sorting devices (sorters) and conveyor systems that use the integration of cargo flows. An example of Oval Sorter performance is given based on possible processes for supplying goods and packaging for sorting.
The article provides a solution to the problem of finding the optimal location of a distribution center focused on processing FMCG flows from China. The search for a rational location for a distribution center was carried out using the method of minimizing transport and storage costs for various entry points of cargo flows into the territory of the Russian Federation through seaports and railway terminals.
Annotation. The article considers the practical application of the method of dynamic inventory rationing at a manufacturing enterprise. The current approach to inventory management and rationing in the company is considered, shortcomings are identified, such as the lack of a scientific approach, the lack of consideration of different priorities of orders, and others. Measures have been formed to implement a dynamic rationing policy on the example of the most popular product.
Annotation. The article clarifies the understanding of the term «automated warehouse», considers the factors / drivers leading to the automation of warehouse systems.