
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.
Annotation. The article presents the results of a comprehensive critical analysis of the theory and practice of logistics and supply chain management (SCM). The paper substantiates the author's system of seven principles for designing supply chains. The scientific novelty lies in the development of the concept of an «ideal» supply chain based on the use of an optimal inventory level and the maximization of the profitability of immobilized funds (capital) in the material flow.
Key words. Logistics, supply chain management, material flow, alternative value, value addition chain, alternativity, supply chain reconfiguration, material flow initiation, SCM 4.0.