

Dear readers! We present to you the first issue of 2026, in which we have collected a number of interesting materials on issues of modern logistics.
We are pleased to present to you the final issue of the journal in 2025 and inform you that LOGISTICS is opening a new page in its development by starting cooperation with the Crystal Growth Foundation, which means that the information saturation of the publication will change for the better. The first issue is dedicated to one of the innovative domestic developments, AI-Kantorovich, which the Crystal Growth Foundation created together with Hive Mind AI.
Dear readers! We are pleased to present to you the eleventh issue of the journal in 2025. There are a lot of relevant and useful materials in the issue, which, hopefully, will not be ignored.
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.
Interview with Alexander Lagunov, Executive Director of First Logistik
Annotation. The article raises the problem of stocks management at industrial enterprises in conditions of shortage of complex components. Approaches to evaluation the level of the safety stock have been finalized and formalized, taking into account the level of service and based on the Fetter formula.
Key words. Safety stock, stock management, shortage, gradual replenishment, supply disruptions, level of service.
Annotation. The article is devoted to the main differences between automation and robotization, examples of the use of warehouse robots are given, their advantages and disadvantages are analyzed, an action plan is developed to prepare for warehouse robotization, the calculated characteristics of sorting by robots, conveyor and manual method are given.
Key words. Logistics service, robotization, automation, inventory, warehouse management system.
Annotation. An algorithm for the implementation of Warehouse Management System in a warehouse, which is serving production is proposed on behalf of a consulting company. The algorithm is based on the experience of implementing such systems using international project management standards.