Efficiency Of Logistics Activities Research Articles

Development of the Northeast China Logistics Network: A Bibliometric Analysis from the Perspectives of South Korea and China

Purpose - This study aims to disclose latest progress in the field of logistics networks in Northeast China through bibliometric analysis to uncover research topics from 2002 to 2022, and explore future research trends through bibliometric research.
 Design/Methodology/Approach - In this study, 230 CSSCI and 95 KCI articles were selected through a screening process using the PRISMA guidelines flowchart, eliminating research-irrelevant articles and duplicate articles. Citespace and Vosviewer visualization software were used to conduct bibliometric analysis on articles with search terms of “Northeast China” and “Logistics” from 2002 to 2022. It mainly discussed the following issues: (1) the salient conceptual dimensions using keywords analysis; (2) research hot spots using cluster analysis; and (3) likely future research trends.
 Findings - Based on the KCI and CSSCI databases (articles published from 2002 to 2022), this paper found that logistics development in Northeast China is expected to be accompanied by a number of experiments. Therefore, we firstly need to improve the level and efficiency of logistics activities. Border cities in Northeast China must ensure a smooth process of distribution. Further, it is also necessary to form a multinational logistics cooperation system by activating exchanges with neighboring countries.
 Research Implications - This study will help establish the status of individual research study in the future, promote the development of the logistics industry in Northeast China, and boost the construction of international cities. It will explore the direction of future research in relevant research fields of South Korea and China.

Дослідження європейського досвіду підвищення конкурентоспроможності транспортної галузі

The article defines the role of the transport industry in the socio-economic development of the countries of the European Union. It has been established that increased competition in the global transportation market, the integration of Ukraine into the European and world transport systems require the use of new approaches to the development of the transport sector and increase its competitiveness. The volume of traffic in the countries of the European Union is analyzed in dynamics. The current trends in the development of the transport complex of the EU countries are studied. Attention is focused on a set of measures adopted by the European Commission in order to increase the competitiveness of the industry in the global transportation market and further form the Common European Transport Space. The modern practices of formation of competitive advantages by the leaders of the transport industry of the countries of the European Union are studied, taking into account the best world achievements and innovations in the field of improving the quality, safety, and efficiency of logistics activities. Those that, subject to adaptation, are of interest to the domestic transport complex as strategic directions for the further development of the transport industry of Ukraine have been identified.

The eventual model of the algorithm for designing the logistics system of a production enterprise

The logistics system is one of the most important subsystems of the production enterprise. This system is responsible for the timeliness and efficiency of logistics activities at the enterprise. Creating the logistics system for the company is based on solving a set of problems, where the development of an algorithm for its design is key one. The article proposes an eventual model of the algorithm for designing the logistics system of a production enterprise. The design algorithm was developed taking into account the activities of oil and fat industry enterprises. Structurally, the algorithm consists of three phases - the formation of an information array for the design of the logistics system, the design of the logistics system, the installation of the logistics system project at the enterprise. The optimal number of stages was substantiated for each design phase. According to the design stages, a list of works that must be performed in the process of project development and installation was described. Information on the time spent on each job at the stages of design and installation of the logistics system was provided. It is indicated that the development and installation of a logistics system at a manufacturing plant can take three to four months. The obtained research results are important for the top management of enterprises. They will allow to be guided in productivity of process of designing and installation of logistic systems. In the future, this will provide an opportunity to correctly draw up a logistics plan and adjust the development strategy of the enterprise. The material presented in the article is useful for researchers in terms of further consideration of improving existing or developing new algorithms and techniques for designing logistics systems of industrial enterprises.

EFFICIENCY OF THE LOGISTICS CHAIN AS A FACTOR OF ECONOMIC SECURITY OF ENTERPRISES

Abstract. The basis of economic and financial security of the enterprise is effective financial and economic activity, stable financial condition, rational use of financial resources, the ability to counter threats to the internal and external environment. One of the factors of effective financial and economic activity and economic security of enterprises is the formation of effective logistics chains that provide its participants with opportunities to counter threats to the internal and external environment. Formation of effective logistics chains on the basis of taking into account the economic interests of its participants causes changes in the results of their financial and economic activities and creates the basis for their financial independence, socio-economic efficiency and stability. The purpose of the article is to form approaches to assessing the efficiency of the logistics chain on the basis of economic and financial security of enterprises. The article investigates scientific approaches to evaluating the efficiency of the logistics chain of enterprises, identifies their strengths and weaknesses, analyzes their methodology. An approach to evaluating the efficiency of the logistics chain of industrial enterprises, the use of which will reconcile the economic interests of the participants in the logistics chain, reduce their financial costs, ensure effective economic activity, form the basis for their financial and economic security. The scientific novelty of the article is the formation of a modern approach to evaluating the efficiency of the logistics chain, which, in contrast to existing ones, involves the use of an indicator of the efficiency of logistics activities of enterprises, the proposed indicator is the stationarity of ratio of operating results to logistics costs relative to the mean or deterministic trend over time, and identification of potential models of logistics efficiency of enterprises, which would ensure economic and financial security of enterprises. It is proved that efficiency of the logistics chain is achieved under the condition that the financial result from the operating activities of the enterprises united by the logistics chain in relation to their costs for logistics activities will not change for a long time or will naturally change with a reliable forecast and possibility economic forecasting of further cooperation. The expediency of using this approach was confirmed on the basis of the analysis of the efficiency of logistics chains of selected enterprises. The initial data for the construction of this model were the logistics costs as a component of the company’s operating expenses and the financial result from operating activities. The deficiencies in the use of existing accounting standards and regulations that govern the integrated assessment of the enterprise’s logistics costs have been established. It is proposed to use the Davis databases, which are formed on the basis of a web-survey of enterprises regarding the value of their logistic costs. It is noted that the actual stability of the logistics chains for each enterprise and the optimal ratio of their results to costs are determined by the current market conditions. An idea of the efficiency of connections in the logistics chain is formulated. It was concluded that the existence of a long-term stable equilibrium in the form of vector co-integration for all subjects of the logistics chain can be considered optimal. Prospects for further research are the development of a scientific approach to the formation of a logistics cluster as a basis for financial and economic security of enterprises. Keywords: economic security, financial security, financial costs, financial results, efficiency, the logistics chain, logistics activities. JEL Classіfіcatіon С22, D22, D61, O30 Formulas: 5; fig.: 2; tabl.: 2; bibl.: 15.

The role and importance of e-bikes in CITY logistics, with special emphasis on sustainable transport

Urban environments depend on the efficiency of logistics activities, which due to several negative impacts are not desirable in cities. Researchers are paying increasing attention to the development of environmentally friendly logistics systems, by applying electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, cargo trams, and other vehicles to alternative propulsion systems. To achieve environmentally-friendly logistics systems, researchers have defined several "scenarios", to achieve sustainable transport, with the solutions presented in this paper. Also, the paper analyzes the role and importance of the use of e-bikes in CITY logistics, regarding sustainable transport.

Сутність та роль логістичного менеджменту в діяльності аграрних підприємств України

Introduction. Globalization processes have a significant impact on the global market environment, encouraging enterprises to find ways of improving their performance for the long period of time. Logistics management is one of the prerequisites for this. Using of logistics management elements at agricultural enterprises activities, which operate due to specific objective constraints (cash gaps associated with the duration of agricultural production; high material consumption; low profitability of many areas of crop and livestock) becomes important. Purpose. The purpose of the article is to investigate the essence of logistics management and its role and significance for agricultural enterprises activities in Ukraine. Results. The article substantiates the need to use logistics management in the activities of agricultural enterprises in Ukraine. The approaches of domestic and foreign scientists to the definition of «logistics management» term are studied. The main aspects of the category are singled out. The definitions are systematized according to three approaches (adaptive, optimization, systematic). The role of logistics management in domestic agricultural enterprises activities in accordance with the selected approaches is investigated. In the context of adaptive capacity of logistics management, there was considered the level of transport support of agricultural enterprises in Ukraine, which indicates the unsatisfactory state of logistics. The ability to regulate the level of material support of economic activity in accordance with the needs of the production process is presented as an optimizing function of logistics management. According to the system approach, the maximum interconnection of all components of the logistics system can be achieved through the use of modern technologies in the activities of farmers. According to the system approach, the greatest interconnection of all components of logistics system can be achieved by using the modern technologies in agricultural enterprises activities. Conclusions. Logistics management is able to significantly increase the economic efficiency of enterprise compared to classical management methods due to high adaptability, optimality and consistency. The efficiency of logistics activities at enterprise can be manifested: in optimal organization of supply; in production and sales activities of the enterprise; in reducing logistics costs; in optimization of material, financial and information flows; in production of competitive products; in entering new markets; in scientific and technical achievements.

Formation of management mechanisms of balanced development of logistics services market

The object of research is the socio-economic relations between government bodies, the subjects of the market of logistics services by self-regulating organizations. One of the most problematic areas is the search for the optimal combination of forms and methods of state regulation of the development of the market of logistics services for self-regulation. The implementation of the logistics strategy should create fundamentally new opportunities for identifying competitive Ukrainian productions and their inclusion in the international division of labor. It also creates an information base for conducting research on the Ukrainian market and its benchmarking in accordance with international statistical reporting standards.In the course of the study, the theoretical basis, forms and methods of state regulation of the development of the logistics sector in Ukraine are justified. Three components are distinguished: the mechanism of state regulation of logistics activities at the macro level, the mechanism of market self-regulation, determines the activities of logistics service providers at the micro level. As well as the mechanism of interaction, harmonization of interests and social partnership, implements the management of logistical flows at the meso level by creating new integration forms and logistic entities on regional or sectoral grounds. The attention is focused on the fact that the state should stimulate, on the one hand, the efficiency and innovativeness of the subjects of the market of logistics services, and on the other – strictly control compliance with regulatory and legal acts and standards of quality of logistics services and environmental requirements. State management of logistic flow processes in supply chains/networks, clusters and other organizational forms will help to reduce the total added value in the structure of the national gross product and help to increase the efficiency and competitiveness of the national economy. Prospective directions and forms of self-regulation of the market of logistical services in a context of the state priorities are defined. The growing role of self-regulating organizations (associations, professional associations, unions) in the formation of professional standards, codes of fair competition, increasing the level of competence of the subjects of logistics activities is proved. The conclusion is made about the need to develop hybrid forms and introduction of the principles of public-private partnership. The system of logistic controlling has been developed to timely adjust strategic goals and introduce changes in the development of the logistics services market. The conceptual model of controlling the market of logistics services is developed, which includes modules of state control and self-control of market subjects. A balanced scorecard system of the efficiency of logistics activities is proposed, which will allow the collection and processing of statistical data.

Improving logistics efficiency of industrial districts: a framework and case study in the food sector

Focused on food industrial districts, this paper proposes an integrated approach to increase sustainability and efficiency of logistics activities. The approach is conceived to design an integrated food district, starting from a set of independent companies, and to quantify the economic savings that could be gained from the pooled management of logistics and transportation activities. Moreover, some environmental aspects are considered in the framework, as complementary features that could justify the sustainability of the new scenario. The approach was verified through a real-case application targeting companies operating in the Italian district of tomato. Results of the application show that the pooled management of packaging procurement, warehousing and transportation activities could generate significant improvements in the district sustainability, in terms of both efficiency and resources used. Due to the lack of quantitative models for the optimisation of industrial districts, the approach developed can represent a useful addition to the literature.

A Study on the Efficiency of Logistics Activities in B2B E-Commerce

A Study on the Efficiency of Logistics Activities in B2B E-Commerce

Proposed Advanced Commercial Vehicle Operations in Republic of Korea: Issues and Prospects

Transportation infrastructure will provide the necessary capacity for freight movements and handling. However, the increase of physical infrastructure alone is not a sufficient condition for improvement of logistics systems. A logistics information capability that facilitates seamless flow of information is important in further enhancing the efficiency of logistics activities and potentially in reducing the demand for transportation infrastructure itself. The existing logistics information practices in the Republic of Korea are reviewed. Korea’s recent efforts to build the advanced logistics management systems and integrated logistics information systems are described. The relationship between these two systems is discussed, and issues that are important to successful implementation of the systems are raised.