Dear readers! We present to your attention the third issue of the LOGISTICS journal for 2025. Our editorial staff, like all our colleagues, is preparing for the TransRussia 2025 exhibition, the largest event in the industry. In this issue, we have prepared an interview with Natalia Lomunova, Director of TransRussia, with whom we are talking about a flexible approach, new participants and digital services. We continue the series of articles from P.V.
Dear readers! We present to your attention the first issue of the LOGISTICS journal in 2025. First of all, we would like to draw readers' attention to our new partner R1 Development, a development company that creates a new generation environment and specializes in the construction of industrial, logistics, commercial and residential real estate. One of the projects of R1 Development is the Druzhba industrial park network.
Dear readers! We present to your attention the final issue of the LOGISTICS journal in 2024. We have tried to make it rich and interesting. Today, many Russian companies operate under strict sanctions restrictions, which force them to reorient logistics flows. One of the possible solutions to this problem may be the Russia – Mongolia – China economic corridor. Details can be found in the article by Alexandra Kazunina.
The article provides a solution to the problem of finding the optimal location of a distribution center focused on processing FMCG flows from China. The search for a rational location for a distribution center was carried out using the method of minimizing transport and storage costs for various entry points of cargo flows into the territory of the Russian Federation through seaports and railway terminals.
Annotation. The article considers the practical application of the method of dynamic inventory rationing at a manufacturing enterprise. The current approach to inventory management and rationing in the company is considered, shortcomings are identified, such as the lack of a scientific approach, the lack of consideration of different priorities of orders, and others. Measures have been formed to implement a dynamic rationing policy on the example of the most popular product.
Annotation. The article clarifies the understanding of the term «automated warehouse», considers the factors / drivers leading to the automation of warehouse systems.
Interview with Alexander Lagunov, Executive Director of First Logistik
Annotation. The article raises the problem of stocks management at industrial enterprises in conditions of shortage of complex components. Approaches to evaluation the level of the safety stock have been finalized and formalized, taking into account the level of service and based on the Fetter formula.
Key words. Safety stock, stock management, shortage, gradual replenishment, supply disruptions, level of service.
Annotation. The article is devoted to the main differences between automation and robotization, examples of the use of warehouse robots are given, their advantages and disadvantages are analyzed, an action plan is developed to prepare for warehouse robotization, the calculated characteristics of sorting by robots, conveyor and manual method are given.
Key words. Logistics service, robotization, automation, inventory, warehouse management system.
Annotation. An algorithm for the implementation of Warehouse Management System in a warehouse, which is serving production is proposed on behalf of a consulting company. The algorithm is based on the experience of implementing such systems using international project management standards.