Abstract
The semantic dimension of the conceptual apparatus used in the studies of global logistics is analyzed.Inaccuracies in the interpretation of a number of basic concepts, the use of differentiated categories as synonyms, the formulation of definitions of global logistics and its essence, which do not reflect the fundamental content of the phenomena, are established.Essential signs of global logistics are revealed as an imperative consequence of the globalized world-economy. The content and functional differences of the concepts «logistics globalization factors» and «driving forces of logistics globalization» are disclosed. Definitions of the concepts «global logistics» and «the essence of global logistics» are formulated. The aim of the scientific work carried out by the author is the development of a methodological approach to the scientific understanding of the content of transformation process of traditional logistics into a globalized industry and practical activities in the new conditions. The proposed methodological approach includes the essential semantic and functional notion of global logistics as a consequence of globalization of the world-economy, factors and driving forces of logistics globalization.The importance of adopting the right methodological approach lies in the fact that it underlies the formation of a methodology that forms the initial basis of any kind of activity and determines a priori the degree of its effectiveness, including the scientific validity and practical importance of research into the process of transformation of traditional logistics into a globalized industry.
Highlights
Global logistics as a modern stage in the periodization of this type of activity is realized on the basis of a cer tain concept, including economic, organizational, spatialgeographical, technical, technological, personnel, financial, political, moral and ethical aspects and characteristics, as well as factors and driving forces of development.Clarification of the content and essential features of these positions creates a methodological basis for con ducting research and practice of logistics business in new conditions.The study of the transformation process of traditional logistics into the globalized logistics and essential fea tures of this stage of logistic activity is interdisciplinary, it includes the sphere of a number of branch sciences and, above all, the sciences of globalistics, logistics and philosophy
The general methodology for identifying the essential features reflected in the categories and concepts of the process of logistics transformation into the global industry is built on the fact that all social relations of all partici pants and all levels, up to the global level, are manifested through interests
Analysis of the scientific apparatus used in publica tions on the problems of global logistics shows that the categories of globalistics science are not always adequately interpreted in studies of the current stage of development of logistics, which in turn affects their scientific validity and practical significance
Summary
Global logistics as a modern stage in the periodization of this type of activity is realized on the basis of a cer tain concept, including economic, organizational, spatialgeographical, technical, technological, personnel, financial, political, moral and ethical aspects and characteristics, as well as factors and driving forces of development. Clarification of the content and essential features of these positions creates a methodological basis for con ducting research and practice of logistics business in new conditions. Information as an object and product of any research is disclosed in certain concepts, scientific categories, terms and definitions. The effectiveness of any scientific research is largely determined by the extent to which the concepts and categories used in it correctly reflect the content, essential attributes of objects and pheno mena, are an empirical generalization of a diverse reality in a specific scientific field, are logically interrelated and fixed in definitions. The relevance and practical significance of this article is that it clarifies concepts and suggests definitions that will avoid methodological errors in the study of global logistics problems and in business practice in this field of activity
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