

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.
In the article authors compare two fundamental approaches to order fulfillment. First one is traditional functional approach where «order management» is a logistics function. On the other hand, process centric approach considers «order fulfillment» like key business process in supply chain management. Researchers investigate typical problems in core steps of order fulfillment process and its key performance indicators.
The basis for an effective solution of problems of logistics systems is its formal description which allows the use of the mathematical apparatus of the theory of management. The article described a formal method of the description of the transport structure of the logistics system. Description allows the automatically synthesize a formal model of moving entities in the logistics system.
Key words. Logistic system, formal description, transport structure, moving entities.
This article reviews a present-day analysis of transportation cost of cement and concrete. In particular, it analyzes influence of recent changes in the law for construction materials market.
Key words. Shipping costs, pricing, concrete.
The article explains the practical methods for solving of optimization problems in transport and storage systems using their simulation models. The features of transport and storage systems models development and application, and an example of the optimizing the complex suspended monorail conveyor problem solving are described in this article.
Key words. Transport and storage systems, computer simulation, search methods for optimization.
This article deals with logistics as a means to form a united economic space and provides with the main features of its components. It demonstrates that reorientation of business activity to the Asia Pacific region is to be accompanied by changes in the logistical supply chains, creation of new and more efficient routes for goods delivery, as well as by the definition of interaction points to connect the EAEU and the Silk Road Economic Belt.
In the article we analyze principles of organization, management and functioning of business entities and various associations. We generalize systematization, classification and additions and propose fundamental principles of formation of regional logistics clusters.
Key words. Organizational-structural, technological, functional, economic, and regulatory principles.
In the article, the largest in Russia and in the world of automaker Volkswagen, analyzes the market of sales. The calculation of the full cost of delivery of cars of different transportation technologies, with a factory in Kaluga to the regional dealers within the last three years. And recommendations for improving the system of tariffs for the railway, which will increase competition in the industry.
Key words. Road transport, railway transport, shipping, logistics, railway tariff
This article considers current M2M-solution market development stage and its perspectives in Russia and other countries in the World as well as defines technological base for further development. The article offers to consider one of probable means of mutually beneficial cooperation between logistics companies and mobile operators in terms of rapid market penetration of inter-machine communication means and the need to deliver respective technological base.
Key words. Evolution, synergy, M2M, IoT, mobile operators, logistics system, logistics operators.
In this article author tried to unite a few spheres of activities such as ecology, supplement of resources and logistics in terms of logistic support and providing of the implementation environmental resource saving projects. As an example author used the utilization of production waste.
Key words. Environmental projects, resource conservation, reverse logistics chain.