
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.
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.
Annotation. The article presents an in – depth analysis of the evolution of the fundamental categories of logistics – «value» and «flow». The authors carry out an interdisciplinary synthesis. The work reveals the three-stage nature of the material flow and substantiates its dualism as a carrier of physical substance and economic value. The author deduces the concept of «value potential» and economic efficiency of the material flow. A system of metrics based on resource profitability and logistics capital management is proposed and substantiated.
Key words. Logistics, material flow, supply chain, SCM, value potential, Shao Bo Xu theory, economic efficiency, resource profitability, engineering, digital transformation.