ESTABLISHMENT OF LOGISTICS AT THE LEVEL OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS

Abstract

The main stages of the development of world logistics and their influence on the formation of the world market of transport and logistics services are highlighted in the work. Modern trends in the development of logistics activities in the world's leading countries have been studied. Using the data of the logistics productivity index, the effectiveness of logistics management in different countries was evaluated. The development of the transport network has led to the strengthening of trade relations between the countries of the world, as well as the progressive processes of globalization, bring such a direction in logistics as international logistics to the fore. International logistics promotes the development of foreign economic activity of enterprises, optimizes purchasing, transport, warehouse and other processes. One of the most obvious reasons for the development and change of logistics is the growing demand for freight transportation due to the development of world trade. In particular, the globalization of production, which includes planning, supply, and trade, has led to distributed trade and the development of transportation networks. Globalization of industry and trade has not only provided many benefits, but also created many challenges. Companies that once served only local markets are now working with customers and consumers far from their main locations. At the same time, their supply and production capabilities are worldwide. As a result, their supply and distribution networks have become more complex and often uncertain. The task of managing and coordinating this global network of material and information flows has become a key priority for businesses as they strive to remain competitive in a constantly changing market. Logistics today has become an integral part of a new model of competition, as it takes into account the actions of competitors in a wide area. Logistics in the activity of any company significantly affects its competitiveness.