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Heading:MANAGEMENT

Public and private partnership in the management of transport and logistics projects (Part 1)

The article discusses the use of concession agreements as an instrument of public-private partnerships to improve the efficiency of management of transport and logistics projects. Examples of implementation of the concession agreement on the terms of transport and logistics projects in the Russian and foreign practice.

Key words. Public-private partnership, concession agreements, grantor, the concessionaire, transport and logistics project, project management system. 

Implementation of LEAN concept at the production enterprises within DTEK group

At the particular article, we describe a business case of Lean system implementation for major energy company of Ukraine. Described strategic change program based on Lean instruments for 10 power plants, 30 coalmines, and 4 regional distribution companies. Provided description of key issues, solutions, and benefits of Lean implementation for group of companies. Current approach of Lean Six Sigma practical tools can be implemented in production companies of Russia and CIS with cultural specifics and production to increase production efficiency, ecology of production and safety environment.

Spare parts supply problem for the motor-transportation companies and approaches for this issue solving (Part 2)

The article is devoted to use of methods in delivery and inventory management in transport companies. It is knownthat poor inventory management leads to two problems: illiquid assets and deficit. In transport companies both of these problems lead to significant costs, therefore an urgent need for developing an optimal policy of inventory management is particularly acute. The paper presents examples of inventory stocks parameters calculations based on various methods and their comparative analysis.

Spare parts supply problem for the motor-transportation companies and approaches for this issue solving

The article is devoted to use of methods in delivery and inventory management in transport companies. It is known that poor inventory management leads to two problems: illiquid assets and deficit. In transport companies both of these problems lead to significant costs, therefore an urgent need for developing an optimal policy of inventory management is particularly acute. The paper presents examples of inventory stocks parameters calculations based on various methods and their comparative analysis.

Comments on the article “Formal language of logistics” by Leonid Kuznetsov

Formal language of logistics

The logistics system is a multi-dimensional object, for optimal management who need to use formal methods. The formal language for the mathematical description of the system is proposed. Language allows you to use standard methods of control theory for finding solutions of administrative problems.

Key words. Logistics system, the formal language of logistics, logistics management.

Russian-Chinese logistical platform: space of network trade and industrial cooperation

The article deals with the logistics as management technology in trade and industrial networking cooperation in a climate of formation of a new model of economic growth. The author analyzes the barriers to the development of logistics in trade and industrial cooperation between Russia and China. It was concluded about the insufficient development of logistics as a management technology that provides a synergistic effect on the basis of the Russian-Chinese trade and industrial cooperation.

The convergence of international experience logistics of private military companies in Russia

The problem of organizing the logistics of private military companies now is urgent. The specificity of their activities allows several forms of logistical organization based on a single contract, as well as modern hybrid (network) forms of cooperation. Article shows that the private military company may be a combination of all possible forms that are outsourcing, public-private partnerships, competitive cooperation.

Key words. Outtasking, outsourcing, military logistics, logistical support, private military companies.

Typical errors of warehouse management

Paradigm shift: move towards the methodology of performance-based logistics (PBL)

As part of the methodology and strategy formed of performance-based logistics (PBL) the solution to the problem of customer service on final result is relevant. Switch to PBL strategy provides a balance between the operating system readiness and costs throughout the lifecycle. Article analyses features and possible solutions of these tasks.

Key words. Performance-based logistics, resilience of supply chain, production assets, project management.