SEMANTICS OF THE CONCEPT OF "LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT"

Abstract

The article is devoted to revealing the essence of the concept of "logistics management" as an important component of enterprise management. Theoretical approaches to the definition of the concept from the point of view of different authors, urgent problems of the management process, essential conditions of effective work, revealed common and distinctive features in the approaches to the definition of this economic category; the most complete definition of the concept on the basis of the considered approaches is developed; provide suggestions on the most appropriate term to denote the concept of "logistics management". The purpose of the study is to analyze the basic definitions of the concept of "logistics management". The purpose of the article is to consider and systematize the main theoretical approaches of Ukrainian scientists to the interpretation of the essence of logistics management and on this basis to form the most accurate definition of this category, as well as to offer the most acceptable term to denote the concept. Realization of the purpose of article has caused necessity of performance of such tasks of research: to carry out the review and systematization of views of domestic scientists concerning essence of logistic management; to find out common and different features in the approaches to the definition of this economic category; to develop the most complete definition of the concept on the basis of the considered approaches; provide suggestions on the most appropriate term to denote the concept of "logistics management". It is proved that logistics management is a combination of several management functions of the enterprise in order to achieve the appropriate goals and solve the necessary production tasks in order to make a profit. It is outlined that logistics management is carried out in accordance with such key concepts as: the concept of overhead costs, prevention of local suboptimization and financial exchanges. The expediency of the article is that it is important to understand the role of logistics management in the overall management system of the enterprise and organize it competently to ensure a positive result. Also, special attention should be paid to the selection of a logistics manager who will match the position, rather than selecting a position for the employee.