

Dear Readers! We are pleased to present the tenth issue of Logistics journal for 2026. The materials in this issue cover a wide range of current topics in logistics science and practice.
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.
Annotation. The article presents a method for selecting rational technological routes for heating cast billets, based on the construction of situational tactical models and the assessment of cost. The approach considered allows not only to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the rail-and-beam production during the reconstruction period, but also serves as an example of the effective application of production logistics tools to reduce the cost of production.
Key words. Production logistics, technological routes, rail-beam shop, cycle models, cost optimization.
Annotation. The article considers the method of assessment of logistic activity of suppliers of raw materials for industrial enterprise by means of control over performance of transport and logistics processes. A combination of methods is used, which contributes to increasing the reliability of the logistics chain. Substantiation of the concept «just in time» when organizing the delivery of raw materials for industrial enterprise is given.
Key words. Consulting, Logistics, Logistics Activities, Transportation, Supplier, Warehousing.