Scientific Bulletin of Mukachevo State University. Series “Economics”

Vol. 3, No. 1, 2016 open access Open access

Building an Effective Logistics System Management Strategy of the Company as a Source of Competitive Advantage

Ivan Cherleniak, Yaroslav Agiy

Pages 184 –190 Views 1,156 Views

Abstract

In order to ensure the competitiveness of national companies in the turbulent markets in the conditions of a free trade zone Ukraine and the EU, it is necessary to pay priority attention to the competitive advantages created on the basis of a complex logistics activities: strategic, tactical and current. The aim of the article is to study the conditions for the effective application of the configuration of logistics systems strategic management for the formation of new competitive advantages of the company. The following methods have been used in the study: method of scientific abstraction, system, comparative, literature. The analysis of the implementation of strategic management of logistics systems at Ukrainian enterprises has been fulfilled, the factors hindering this process have been defined, the experience of foreign enterprises in the implementation of strategic management of logistics systems at enterprises has been analyzed, as well as the possibility of its use for the Ukrainian enterprises. It has been proved that on the basis of the logistics strategy it is necessary to develop contemporary common strategy which is able to increase the impact of reasoned application of modern economic tools, to increase the efficiency of logistics processes and gain a competitive advantage by minimizing the cost and time involved in the supply areas of production, marketing and circulation. Scientific novelty lies in the justification of activities that will encourage greater use of logistics approaches in the management of national enterprises. These scientific results of the analysis can be used in the development of management practices of cities, administrative districts and regions, as well as may be used by business leaders in the implementation of management activities. The implementation in practice of Ukrainian enterprises capacity assessment of company based on sourcing promotion of transformation process «raw materials-resources- accessories-products-goods-put to the corresponding segment of the market” will reveal the hidden reserves in the company's development, and consequently - increase the impact of a more reasoned application of modern economic tools, to increase the efficiency of logistics processes and to receive an economic effect as a reduction of cost and time in the spheres of production and circulation, what determines the future direction of the study.

Keywords

logistics, logistics environment, logistics strategy, logistics system, logistics tools, logistics outsourcing.

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Suggested citation

Cherleniak, I., & Agiy, Y. (2016). Building an Effective Logistics System Management Strategy of the Company as a Source of Competitive Advantage. Scientific Bulletin of Mukachevo State University. Series “Economics”, 3(1), 184-190.