

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. This article reviews innovative technologies in logistics and supply chain management. The utility of their application has been determined. Examples of the use of innovations in logistics abroad, opportunities and reasons preventing their implementation in Russia are given.
Key words. Logistics, supply chain management, innovative logistics, innovative technologies, innovations, Goggle Glass, automated storage systems, drone, robots KIVA.
This article analyzes the methods used by network companies to improve the efficiency of logistics operations in the field of trade in goods of daily demand. The tendencies which can be considered for increase of efficiency of activity of FMCG-retailers are revealed.
Key words. Trade network, FMCG-retailer, reengineering of logistics operations.
The article presents the results of improving the order promising process in the supply chains of metallurgical enterprises. A practical example of implementation of the proposed process in the company Trinecke Zelezarny is analyzed.
This article analyzes the methods used by network companies to improve the efficiency of logistics operations in the field of trade in goods of daily demand. The tendencies which can be considered for increase of efficiency of activity of FMCG-retailers are revealed.
For many years lean manufacturing or lean production proves its consistence and effectiveness in many fields of manufacturing, that helps companies which take it on board to achieve high results in business. Well-structured supply chain is also a key component of constantly operation of company and part of manufacturing, that is why it also needs Lean introduction. Companies connected with transportation of liquid bulk cargo are especially hard up with this conception.
Key words. Supply chain, liquid bulk cargo, lean production, flexitank, multimodal traffic, kaizen.
In the article the analysis of modern requirements to information support of integrated planning is provided. The key characteristics of the automated systems of planning of supply chains are identified. A new definition for next generation planning system is proposed.
Key words. Automated systems of planning of supply chains, industrial companies.
The article analyzes practical aspects of tactical planning process organization with the usage of linear programming methods at one of the largest Russian metallurgical companies.
Key words. Supply chain optimization, tactical planning, mathematical programming.