scholarly journals EVALUATION OF EFFICIENCY AND COMPETITIVENESS OF TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS COMPANIES

2021 ◽  
pp. 142-155
Author(s):  
G.M. Lozova ◽  
Klymenko V.V.
Keyword(s):  
Economic Efficiency ◽  
Close Connection ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Market Uncertainty ◽  
Scientific Interest ◽  
Dialectical Method ◽  
Logistics Company ◽  
Logistics Services ◽  
Logistics Enterprises ◽  
Efficiency Conditions

The article is devoted to the research of evaluating the efficiency and competitiveness of transport and logistics enterprises. The aim of the work is to study the issues of assessing the efficiency and competitiveness of transport and logistics companies based on the analysis of leading players in the Ukrainian market of transport and logistics services. In the process of research, the authors used a dialectical method, which revealed the essence of the concept "efficiency", conditions and indicators of competitiveness of transport and logistics companies; systemic and synergetic approaches, which allowed to consider the evaluation of the enterprises’ efficiency in close connection with ensuring their competitiveness, to analyze the indicators of competitiveness in various components of the transport and logistics enterprises. In the process of analysis, differences in the concepts of efficiency and competitiveness of the transport and logistics company were identified. The concept of efficiency in the work is revealed through the relevant aspects of the transport and logistics company. The methodology proposed by the authors to assess the economic efficiency of the transport and logistics company is of scientific interest. The six most powerful transport and logistics companies operating in Ukraine are analyzed in order to determine their competitive advantages and assess their competitiveness in the market. The system of indicators is offered in the work, according to which the complex competitiveness of transport and logistics enterprises is estimated, the principles of competitiveness of the enterprises working in this branch are defined. The analysis revealed some cases when the transport and logistics company pursued the tactical goal of reducing its competitiveness. The reasons for such behavior of the company in the market are substantiated. A number of recommendations have been developed to increase the integrated competitiveness of transport and logistics companies in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and market uncertainty.

scholarly journals Methodical Approach of Detecting and Calculating Key Indicators of the Competitive Potential of a Trade-Logistics Company in the Conditions of Uncertainty

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 458-466
Author(s):  
Ekaterina Polishchuk ◽  
Konstantin Solodukhin
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Inference ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Unified Approach ◽  
Logistics Company ◽  
Methodical Approach ◽  
Fuzzy Input ◽  
Logistics Enterprises ◽  
Inference Systems ◽  
Key Indicators

The significantly changed conditions of the activity of trade-logistics enterprises place heavy demands on the accuracy of calculation and planning key indicators of competitive potential. The article formulates and solves a scientific problem, which consists in the absence of a unified approach, within which not only the strategic potential of an enterprise is assessed and key indicators of competitive potential are determined, but also a toolkit for calculating values of these indicators in the conditions of fuzzy input data is proposed. It is suggested to determine the key indicators of competitive potential based on the characteristics of the corporate profile that have the potential for temporary competitive advantages with the possibility of increasing their organization, as well as the key weaknesses of the organization. To calculate the values of the key indicators of competitive potential and their planning in the conditions of uncertainty, it is proposed to use fuzzy inference systems. The article presents the results of approbation of the developed methodological approach in a particular trade and logistics company.

An Improved BP Neural Network Algorithm and its Application in Competitive Advantage Evaluation of Logistics Enterprises

2013 ◽  
Vol 850-851 ◽  
pp. 788-791
Author(s):  
Feng Lan Luo
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Bp Neural Network ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Indicator System ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Evaluation Indicator ◽  
Logistics Enterprises

BP neural network is a hot research field for its powerful simulation calculation ability in various disciplines in recent years, but the algorithm has some shortages such as low convergence which limit the usage of the algorithm. The paper improves BP model with genetic algorithm and applies it to evaluate competitive advantages of logistics enterprises. First the paper designs an evaluation indicator system of competitive advantage of logistics enterprises through analyzing the characteristics of the evaluation indicator; Second, genetic algorithm is used to speed up the convergence of BP algorithm and based on this the paper advances a new competitive advantage evaluation model for logistics enterprises. Finally, the improved model is realized with the data from four Chinese logistics enterprises and the realization of the experimental results show that the model can improve algorithm efficiency and evaluation accuracy and can be used for evaluating the competitive advantages of logistics enterprises practically.

scholarly journals Magnetic Levitation Cargo Ransport Role in World Economy

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergey A. Smirnov ◽  
Olga Yu. Smirnova
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Economic Efficiency ◽  
World Economy ◽  
Magnetic Levitation ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Cargo Transport ◽  
Cargo Transportation

Background: Currently, the car, water, railway, air and pipe transports are used for cargo and goods transportation. Each kind of cargo transport has its own specific competitive advantages that provide its most effective application at various stages of logistics chain. The economic efficiency of cargo transportation influences the overall economic efficiency, in particular, the gross domestic product. The quality of economic growth as applied to transport branch and its input to the national economy is relevant, since with the current organisation of different transport modes interaction, there are still high transaction costs. Aim: Study of influence of various modes of transport, including maglev transport, on the economy and economic growth. Methods: Theoretical and empirical. The paper considers the influence of various modes of transport, that operate in the cargo transport sphere, on the countrys economy. The comparison of existing modes of transport with the maglev transport from the point of view of desired effects is made. Results: The maglev transport possesses new properties and advantages, which makes it possible to view is as viable and able to provide a qualitative economic growth and resource-based economy if realised. Conclusion: The most efficient use of resources, the consumption of which should at least not increase and at most decrease, is achieved with the introduction of maglev transport into the transport system, as its economic properties already now excel those of the majority of other types of transport. It is obvious, as to the experts, that in transition to resource-based economy the maglev transport will be major transport for both cargo and passenger transit.

scholarly journals Innovative Approach to the Formation of a System of Strategic Marketing Management of Tourism Enterprises in Conditions of Market Uncertainty

TEM Journal ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1076-1087
Author(s):  
Elena Voskresenskaya ◽  
Nataliya Shandova ◽  
Alyona Sofiienko
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Marketing Management ◽  
Strategic Marketing ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Market Uncertainty ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Tourism Enterprises ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Practical Recommendations

The main purpose of the study is to develop methodological basis and practical recommendations in respect of the formation of a system of strategic marketing management of enterprises in conditions of market uncertainty. The urgency of solving this scientific problem consists in the fact that the construction of the market structure of the modern economy requires to solve many strategic managerial tasks on different levels. Within this context, one of the important tasks is to elaborate strategic approaches to advance enterprises in the tourism industry, which allow to use the opportunities of the external and internal environment effectively, to minimize the negative impact of environmental factors, to sustain and to develop competitive advantages in the long run.

Using Outsourced Logistics Services (4pl)

2013 ◽  
pp. 360-375
Author(s):  
Vasileios Giotopoulos ◽  
Dimitrios E. Koulouriotis ◽  
Vasileios Moustakis
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Discount Rate ◽  
Legal System ◽  
Net Present Value ◽  
Legal Environment ◽  
Present Value ◽  
Organizational Models ◽  
Logistics Outsourcing ◽  
Logistics Services ◽  
Logistics Enterprises

The objective of this chapter is the study of the economical and legal environment in which logistics enterprises operate in Greece. Firstly, there is a presentation of logistics outsourcing and the existing 3PL and 4PL organizational models as well as an analysis of the economical and legal system which influences the operation of logistics ventures in Greece and a presentation of the funding possibilities according to Greek law. An economical sustainability study is being conducted according to the Net Present Value method (NPV), and two types of ventures are studied: an asset based venture, and a non asset based venture. At the end of this chapter, there is a sensitivity analysis with respect to the discount rate that is used in the NPV (Net Present Value) method. The results of this analysis showed that a change of the discount rate has significant consequences on the economics of the project.

Transnationalized Tourism: Hyper-Advantages from Global Competitiveness

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denis USHAKOV ◽  
Elena ROBU ◽  
Olga BLAGORAZUMNAIA ◽  
Salam KABAHA
Keyword(s):  
Economic Efficiency ◽  
Transnational Corporation ◽  
World Market ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Global Measure ◽  
Global Competitiveness ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Synergy Effects ◽  
Low Probability

Due to synergy effects from transnationalization, corporation gets its own set of global competitive advantages which can be called using the prefix hyper- (which means, first of all, the global measure of these competitive advantages, that is, company’s capacity to make use of them at any regional or world market; secondly, massive opportunities which these advantages provide for company’s strategic and tactical activities; and thirdly, low probability that any small or mid-sized company would be able to get same or similar competitive advantages). Therefore, economic efficiency of any transnational corporation operating in the tourism sector can be viewed from the standpoint of 6H model. To these 6Hs belong: hyper-profit, hyper-competitiveness, hyper-presence, hyper-positioning, hyper-mobility and hyper-prospective. The article will consider all these hyper-advantages of TNCs along with the sources of their origin.  

scholarly journals Probabilistic Fuzzy Approach to Evaluation of Logistics Service Effectiveness

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 66-75
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Rudnik ◽  
Iwona Pisz
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Inference System ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Service Effectiveness ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Company ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Logistics Services ◽  
Effective Performance

Abstract Logistics service providers offer a whole or partial logistics business service over a certain time period. Between such companies, the effectiveness of specific logistics services can vary. Logistics service providers seek the effective performance of logistics service. The purpose of this paper is to present a new approach for the evaluation of logistics service effectiveness, along with a specific computer system implementing the proposed approach – a sophisticated inference system, an extension of the Mamdani probabilistic fuzzy system. The paper presents specific knowledge concerning the relationships between effectiveness indicators in the form of fuzzy rules which contain marginal and conditional probabilities of fuzzy events. An inference diagram is also shown. A family of Yager's parameterized t-norms is proposed as inference operators. It facilitates the optimization of system parameters and enables flexible adjustment of the system to empirical data. A case study was used to illustrate the new approach for the evaluation of logistics service effectiveness. The approach is demonstrated on logistics services in a logistics company. We deem the analysis of a probabilistic fuzzy knowledge base to be useful for the evaluation of effectiveness of logistics services in a logistics company over a given time period.

scholarly journals Changes in the organizational structure of logistics enterprises in the conditions of the modern crisis

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 15-26
Author(s):  
Ljiljana Stošić-Mihajlović ◽  
Marijana Jevtić-Radulović ◽  
Svetlana Trajković
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
External Environment ◽  
Special Requirement ◽  
Services Sector ◽  
Business System ◽  
Logistics Services ◽  
Logistics Enterprises ◽  
Modern Business ◽  
Business Conditions

In modern business conditions burdened by the crisis caused by the COVID-19 virus, all areas of life and work of modern civilization are deeply affected. All companies in modern economies have had a negative impact on the crisis. The logistics services sector is particularly affected. Companies that provide logistics services are now faced with a special requirement in terms of responding quickly to the challenges posed by quality logistics operations during a pandemic. For these reasons, as in other industries, companies in the logistics sector must adapt quickly to the challenges. The best way to adapt is to change the organizational structure of logistics companies, in accordance with the challenges imposed by the circumstances in the environment. This paper will discuss the necessary changes in the organizational structure of logistics companies, in order for these companies to continue or improve their business system, in accordance with the changes and challenges that come from the external environment.

Data Processing in Optimization and Design of Regional Layout Based on Pharmaceutical Logistics Distribution Center

2014 ◽  
Vol 685 ◽  
pp. 740-743 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xi Wu ◽  
Shou Wen Ji ◽  
Lan Nan
Keyword(s):  
Data Processing ◽  
Distribution Center ◽  
Quality Service ◽  
Functional Area ◽  
Logistics Industry ◽  
Logistics Distribution ◽  
Operation Efficiency ◽  
Logistics Company ◽  
Logistics Enterprises ◽  
Association Graph

At present, the pharmaceutical logistics industry in our country is still not perfect, and the pharmaceutical logistics enterprises have not occupied the home of advantage in China. Establishing pharmaceutical logistics distribution center can make well coordination with production, transportation and other aspects, so that the upstream and downstream enterprises can complete the delivery mission, shorten the logistics time, reduce logistics cost better. The actual data of import goods in this paper to Zhongyou of pharmaceutical logistics company in Gansu at present as the basis, use the association graph method to design the best layout of distribution center, draw the final layout, make reasonable arrangements for each functional area location, shorten the walking path, improve the distribution center operation efficiency, so as to provide quality service delivery for each customer, in order to meet the needs of daily doses of whole northwest area.

Shared Use of Digital Logistics Services by Consumers and Manufacturers of Tourist Services

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 255-263
Author(s):  
E. V. Arbatskaya ◽  
L. V. Khoreva ◽  
V. V. Shcherbakov
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Tourist Flows ◽  
Logistics Services ◽  
Tourism Enterprises ◽  
Business Entities ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Tourism Services

The presented study examines the major directions for the application of digital technologies in tourism with an emphasis on the efficiency of digital technologies and digital logistics services; proposes a definition of digital logistics services in tourism; describes directions for the shared use of digital logistics services by tourists and business entities; systematizes the shared use of digital technologies; provides a model for the shared use of digital logistics services that outlines the relationships between the participants of the tourism market.Aim. The study aims to propose a conceptual model for the shared use of digital logistics services that would outline the relationships between all participants of the tourism market and to accentuate the benefits of the shared use of logistics services.Tasks. The authors examine the major directions for the application of digital technologies in tourism both for the firm and the destination; analyze approaches and propose a definition of digital logistics services in tourism; systematize directions for the application of modern digital technologies and services in tourism; substantiate the practicability of the shared use of digital logistics services by the consumers (tourists) and producers (enterprises in the hospitality industry) of tourism services; substantiate a conceptual model for the shared use of digital logistics services in tourism.Methods. This study uses analysis, systematization, and modeling to create a model for the shared use of digital logistics services.Results. Based on the conducted analysis of the application of digital technologies and logistics services in tourism, the authors propose a definition of digital logistics services in tourism premised on the general understanding of logistics as a set of services that ensure the continuity and consistency of processes to achieve the planned result using digital technologies to accomplish the logistics goal. The study systematizes the shared use of digital technologies and services in tourism, including for the management of tourist flows, and provides a model for the shared use of digital logistics services that outlines the relationships between the participants of the tourism market, directions for their interaction, the place of the logistics service, and the benefits of the shared use of digital logistics services for market harmonization.Conclusions. The digital transformation of logistics in tourism is a new form of communication between producers and consumers of tourism services, serving as a source of competitive advantages for tourism organizations and an efficient way of managing tourist flows. Competitive advantages will be gained by those tourism enterprises that will manage to implement the process of customization in their services in the best possible way, thus turning consumers from potential into real, loyal clients and ensuring long-term sustainability based on consistently high profitability, which is particularly important during a crisis. The formation of a new market for tourism services based on the digitalization of all processes is now viewed as an opportunity not only to preserve this type of economic activity, but also to develop it through new opportunities provided by digital technologies. Some of the specific features of the digital transformation of logistics in tourism include the existence of personified services and application of the proposed model for the shared use of digital logistics services. Their efficient application will make it possible to preserve the economically and socially important sphere of emotional acquaintance of consumers with the world’s cultural traditions and historical artifacts.

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