

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.
Dear readers! This is the fifth issue of the LOGISTICS journal, dedicated to the current challenges of modern logistics.
Dear readers! We present you a new issue of the magazine dedicated to current logistics issues.
The article considers the problem of improving the efficiency of distribution centers (warehouses) while reducing costs through implementation of modern technologies. As an example, considers departmental military production and logistics complex (PLC), created by the Ministry of defence of the Russian Federation in the framework of the program «Efficient army».
The paper identifies the causes of commodity losses on warehouse and proposes methods of their reduction on the basis of studying Russian and foreign experience. Perspective directions of technical and technological methods of reduction of the stock losses minimizing influence of human factor are offered.
Key words. Logistics, storage, causes of commodity losses, warehouse equipment, automatization, EAS, WMS.