Transportation Logistics Management Research Articles

Automobile Transportation Logistics Supply Chain Management Strategy

To enhance the management level and quality of the automobile transportation logistics supply chain and promote innovation and development in automobile transportation logistics enterprises, it is essential to strengthen the construction of the automobile transportation logistics supply chain management model. This can be achieved through the gradual improvement of the automobile transportation logistics management process, ensuring that the management of the automobile transportation logistics supply chain proceeds in an orderly manner. The aim is to improve automobile transportation and logistics service levels while meeting the changing market supply needs. This will enable automobile transportation and logistics enterprises to maintain steady economic benefits and enhance their core competitiveness in the market. Therefore, this paper has conducted a comprehensive exploration and research on managing the automobile transportation logistics supply chain. Corresponding management strategies are proposed as a starting point to achieve the aforementioned goals.

Evaluating the growing importance of IT in the management of transport logistics and supply chain

The potential of “action research” as a method for conducting transport surveys is examined in this paper, with a focus on evaluating it critically in order to address important transport policy issues like mitigating the effects of climate change and the environment, addressing social exclusion related to transport, and addressing issues of intergenerational equity. This is not a particularly new method in the social sciences, but it is one that has, up until now, been largely ignored in the subject of transport studies. The study investigates whether and how action research has produced distinct results from other qualitative transport survey methodologies and provides some real-world examples of how it has been used to gather data about people’s travel experiences and behaviours. It looks at the best settings for action research as well as the abilities and methods that researchers should learn to get beyond some of the major objections to the approach. After that, it assesses a few of the most important obstacles to using an action research strategy and suggests possible solutions. In conclusion, it addresses the main obstacles that researchers conducting action research may have when analysing, presenting, and disseminating their “data” and suggests possible solutions.

Понятие, признаки и особенности использования инновационных видов транспортно-логистических услуг

Purpose: The scientific article presents the results of the analysis of the characteristics and main trends in the use of innovative technologies in the formation of transport and logistics services. The relevance of the study is determined by the stage of digital transformation and development of innovative technologies, the results of which contribute to the formation and dissemination of innovative types of transport and logistics services. Methods: Subject-object, structural-functional approaches, methods of system analysis, comparative methods, statistical methods of research are applied in the work. The information base for the study of scientific work consists of reports and publications of the Federal State Statistics Service, materials from periodicals and the scientific platform elibrary.ru. Results: The paper considers the main factors stimulating the development of innovative types of transport and logistics services. Their characteristics and features of use are determined. The positive aspects and benefits of the development of innovations in the field of transport logistics are analyzed. The main problems and difficulties in the use of innovative types of transport and logistics services are considered. Examples of innovative technologies that are used to improve transport logistics services are given. An algorithm for creating a technological cluster of the transport and logistics system in Russia is proposed. Practical significance: The scientific article shows that modern companies face the importance of making decisions aimed at improving the strategic management of transport logistics. For them, changes are important to optimize the transport and logistics strategy and focus on creating new supply chains. Only in this way is it possible to ensure conditions within the business development organization during the period of external turbulence and logistical crisis. Digital transformation in transport logistics provides an increase in the economic efficiency of the logistics activities of organizations, reducing costs and improving the quality of supply chain management services. Given the rapid development of high technologies, the digitalization of the transport and logistics system will only accelerate.

The optimization of cargo delivery processes with dynamic route updates in smart logistics

The object of research is the processes of transport logistics management under the influence of non-stationary factors of different nature on the functioning of street-road networks (SRN) in cities. The task of dynamic routing at large and variable loading of SRN sections is solved by managing the processes of cargo delivery in real time within the framework of the implementation of the Smart Logistics concept. Simulation studies of cargo delivery routing with dynamic real-time route updating using a modified ant colony algorithm and data on the dynamics of traffic flow (TF) were conducted using an SRN in the city of Kyiv as an example. Here, experimental data were obtained using motion sensors of intelligent transport systems. During the optimization, current data were used acquired online within the framework of the Internet of Things technology, as well as historical data obtained over past periods of time and averaged using Big Data (BD) technology. Route optimization at each stage of real-time updates was achieved using a modified ant colony algorithm. This method has a sufficiently high optimization performance and makes it possible, unlike many other intelligent methods, to directly take into account the non-stationary dynamics of TF within SRN. It is shown that the use of properly averaged BD historical data allows for more efficient planning of transport routes. The simulation studies indicate the possibility of using the proposed approach by transport companies and authorities to solve the problems of managing logistics flows in an automated mode under conditions of complex, unpredictable traffic

Analysis of maturity in use of the information technology in a sustainable management of transport logistics, according to the perception of specialists

The management of transport logistics in industries is a good opportunity to implement sustainable organizational management practices. All over the world, the great concentration of cargo transport by land modal raises the cost of sustainable management of transport logistics, favoring the development of models about the impact of Information Technology (IT) use. This article aims to analyze the perception of transport specialists regarding the degree of contribution of information technologies in the more sustainable management of transport logistics in industries from a sampling of transport logistics in a beverage industry operating in the American continent. The research methodology involved a case study with a focus group, addressing the relationship between information technology and sustainability. Within the same transport operation, benchmarking the effects of sustainable performance with the use of IT capability are also analysed. The results of the study indicate that, for the Southern region of the American Continent, existing technologies when used in the transport operation have a greater degree of contribution to sustainable management.

ACCOUNTING AND ANALYTICAL ENSURING THE TRANSPORT LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT OF THE ENTERPRISE

In current conditions, questions regarding the modeling of accounting and analytical support. In the states of traditional approaches, the basis for analyzing transport and logistics processes is mainly financial and statistical reporting of the enterprise. The purpose of the study is to determine the theoretical and practical aspects of accounting and to develop recommendations for improving the accounting system and analytical support to make managerial decisions in the field of transport logistics. During the implementation of the research task, methods of analysis and synthesis were used to analyze regulatory requirements for the formation of accounting and analytical support for transport logistics management. Methods of analysis and synthesis were used to determine problematic aspects and further directions for improving accounting and analytical support induction and deduction and for formulating conclusions - strategies of logical analysis. The article examines the theoretical and practical aspects of forming accounting and analytical support for preparing reports on the enterprise's transport logistics management. Analysis of regulatory and legal approval, composition, and primary accounting of transport and logistics costs made it possible to outline their features in various business processes. It was determined that the peculiarities of each business process determine the need for their distribution among the spheres of activity and further determination of the share of costs, which will form such elements as sales costs, the cost of purchased goods, and the cost of services. Based on the research, a Conceptual model of building a system of accounts for management accounting of transport and logistics costs was formed. The accumulation and distribution of the expenses in terms of the proposed elements will make it possible to collect information for a more detailed analysis of the indicators of internal business processes and their impact on the further development of enterprises. For practical implementation of the model and strengthening accounting analytics for crucial indicators of transport and logistics activity, a structure of accounting accounts for strategic management of transport and logistics costs is proposed. The practical application of the developed proposals will allow an effective information system to help the leadership of different levels of management to obtain the necessary data for decision-making on time.

Economic tools for development substantiation of web application for transport logistics management

Economic tools for development substantiation of web application for transport logistics management

Adaptive Management of Transport Logistics in Agricultural Enterprises

Agriculture is a complex logistics system with some features and limitations. The logistics system usually operates in conditions of pronounced uncertainty, characteristic random processes, so the aim of the article is to study and develop recommendations for improving the adaptability of transport logistics management in agricultural enterprises. In the article, the authors considered the specifics of logistics processes occurring in agriculture. The importance of cooperation in the development of logistics of the agro-industrial complex formed based on intersectoral cooperation of public transport enterprises, institutions, service, and infrastructure organizations, which have separate transport units, united by technological and economic ties, and use a variety of resources of the region for the formation and implementation of transport services. The financial content of cluster development as a tool of competitiveness and innovative activity of agricultural enterprises is reflected, which allows realizing the available potential to increase sales.

УДОСКОНАЛЕННЯ УПРАВЛІНСЬКОЇ ЗВІТНОСТІ ТРАНСПОРТНО-ЛОГІСТИЧНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА

The article considers the theoretical and practical aspects of reporting in the transport logistics management system of the enterprise. The expediency of considering a balanced scorecard as a method of strategic management accounting and reporting for transport and logistics costs are substantiated. The advantages of a balanced system of indicators of strategic management accounting are substantiated. The essence of a balanced scorecard as a method of strategic management reporting and the purpose of each of its perspectives are revealed. The algorithm of forming the administrative reporting of transport and logistic expenses based on the balanced system of indicators is formed. It is proposed to combine strategic development perspectives into a strategic goal map to model the relationship between goals through strategic actions. A strategic map of transport and logistics management goals based on BSC has been formed, which will be an appendix to the management reporting. Indicators in the context of each perspective are highlighted. The selected indicators of transport and logistics activities should be selected so that they consider the goals and objectives identified at the previous stage. The structure of the management report is offered. Necessary sources of information for the formation of management reporting of transport and logistics activities are revealed. To this end, the relationship between the structure of financial, tax, and statistical reporting indicators and the construction of additional management reporting indicators. This made it possible to separate those indicators reflected in the accounting system and identify potential areas for adaptation of accounting, particularly in terms of strengthening its analytical. The ratio of strategic goals, prospects, and indicators of management reporting of transport and logistics activities of the enterprise and their information support is determined. The practical application of the developed proposals will allow to form an effective information system that will help the leadership of different levels of management to obtain the necessary data for decision-making in a timely manner.

Modelling of Logistics Monitoring System for Milk Collection Based on Swarm Intelligence

Over the last 30 years, the milk processing process has shifted from the farm to the centralized cheese factory, which has had an impact on the management of transport logistics. In Morocco, several dairy units are located in rural areas with a poor road network, which means that milk collection has a significant impact on profit, affecting milk transport costs. The objective of this work is to develop a decision support tool based on internet of things technologies to optimize milk collection routes, reduce the cost of milk transport, and improve collection density. The tool developed in this study is based on a SIG system and farm milk volumes to estimate the cost per liter of milk for the regular route and to recalculate the same cost for the optimized collection route, combined with IoT technology to ensure the communication process between dairy farms, trucks, and dairy plants.

E-applications for Managing Trans-Logistics Activities in Sugar Supply Chain in North India

This study identifies various issues in managing transportation logistics activities on the basis of literature review and expert panel discussions so that the facilitation of e-applications can be used for managing transportation logistics activities. A field survey was conducted for checking the relevance level on a five-point Likert scale. A total of 198 responses were obtained from taken from mill managers, distributors, IT companies and large-size sugar consuming companies (LSSCC) to check the scope of e-applications for the issues in both structured and unstructured ways. With these respondents, the suitability of e-applications was checked for the issues related to transportation management activities. The study results are statistically significant and correlated to each other which help in facilitating e-applications. The study also provides some suggestive e-solutions with respect to different transportation logistics management activities with certain implications.

Accounting in the management of transport logistics: organizational provisions

The article investigates the essence of the concept of «transport logistics» and substantiates that it is an optimally constructed, from an economic point of view, system of prompt address delivery of cargo. Destination transport groups (general and non-public) have been identified. It is established that transport logistics in relation to the entity is divided into internal (inland transport) and external (provision of supply and sale). The basic tasks of transport logistics with the purpose of establishing the industry specificity and its influence on the peculiarities of accounting organization are outlined. Organizations are distinguished due to aspects of transport logistics accounting that are identified within the stages of the system of prompt address delivery of goods (selection of the most suitable vehicle; cost estimation (estimated cost); documentary support (supporting and permitting documents, insurance policies, etc.); transportation; unloading at the final delivery point). Critical analysis of the directions of accounting improvement for the purposes of transport logistics management is carried out, in particular in the part of analytical accounting, management accounting and information support of management.

ТРАНСПОРТНА ЛОГІСТИКА ТА СУЧАСНІ СКЛАДСКІ ТЕХНОЛОГІЇ

Warehouses are an important division responsible for the efficient storage and movement of company stocks. In conditions of increasing competition, the level of warehouse equipment predetermines such critical parameters as time and workability of cargo handling. Effectively organized warehousing activity has a positive effect on reducing the logistics costs of an enterprise. Innovations and innovative equipment in the supply chain reduce the likelihood of errors in the logistics system. The article identifies the main problems of transport logistics in the context of globalization and the possibility of overcoming them through efficiently organized warehousing activities, and also defines the main goal of transport logistics. The necessity and efficiency of introducing modern warehouse technologies is also considered. The requirements for warehouses in the context of market globalization are considered. The article provides examples of modern warehouse systems: self-supporting warehouses, Radio-Shuttle system for warehouses with a limited area, and an automated Mini-Load system. Examples of modern storage technologies and equipment (gravity racks; conveyors: roller, spiral, turning, carousel; stacker cranes) are given to reduce costs and improve the quality of warehouse operations. The article discusses the features of the organization and management of transport logistics in the United States, the countries of Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, and the countries of the Central Asian region in order to apply their experience in domestic practice. Defined two main models of logistics management abroad.

Modelling the Collection and Delivery of Sheep Milk: A Tool to Optimise the Logistics Costs of Cheese Factories

The milk transformation process, in the last thirty years, moved from on-farm to centralised cheese factories, affecting the management of transport logistics. In Sardinia, the presence of about 12,000 dairy sheep farms, located in rural areas with poor condition of road network, makes collecting milk a significant impact on profit, affecting the costs of milk transportation. Moreover, dairy sheep farming is characterized by seasonal production, this means that the amount of milk that is produced by each farm differs significantly over the year. The objective of this work was to develop a decision support tool that, while optimising milk collection routes, reduced the costs of milk transport, thus improving the density of collection. The tool developed ad hoc in this study used GPS map location and milk volumes of farms to calculate the cost per litre of milk for the regular routing, and to recalculate the same cost for the optimised collecting route. Results showed that this tool improved the efficiency of milk collection, reducing the number of routes and the driving distances. Furthermore, optimising the density of collection, the new routes improved the environmental impact and the transportation costs that are associated with logistic and traceability of raw sheep milk.

How to Calculate the Water Footprint and Carbon Footprint in Transportation Logistics Management

How to Calculate the Water Footprint and Carbon Footprint in Transportation Logistics Management

The development of a natural gas transportation logistics management system

Efficient management of the natural gas business chain – based on pipeline transmission networks and taking into consideration the interaction among the main players (e.g., shippers, suppliers, transmission companies and local distribution companies) – requires the use of decision-making support systems. These support systems maximise resources and mitigate contingencies due to gas supply shortfalls, operational contingencies from scheduled and non-scheduled equipment outages and market demand shortfalls. This study presents a practical use for technologies, such as a thermohydraulic simulation of gas flow through pipelines, a Monte Carlo simulation for compressor station availability studies, an economic risk evaluation related to potential revenue losses and contractual penalties and linear programming for the maximisation of income and the minimisation of contractual penalties. The proposed system allows the optimum availability level to be defined and maintained by the Transporter (by installing reserve capacity) to mitigate losses related to revenue and contractual penalties. It also economically identifies, quantifies and justifies the installation of stand-by compressor units that can mitigate the Transporter’s exposure to losses caused by capacity shortfalls as a consequence of scheduled and non-scheduled outages.