Integration of Logistics Functions in Supply Chain Management

Student: Kokunina Anastasiya

Faculty: St.Petersburg School of Economics and Management

Educational Programme: Strategic Management in Logistics (Master)

Year of Graduation: 2020

The paper presents a study on the research of cross-functional and inter-organizational logistics integration. Various terms and concepts in the selected field are considered, and methodological aspects are presented that allow efficient integration to overcome differences between functional units and supply chain partners. In consequence of the analysis, the study formulated an integrated logistics approach that implies the formation of a logistics service in a company as a separate unit and the application of the concept of common logistics costs. At the end of the work an algorithm of actions to improve the integration of logistics functions for company executives is presented, which can be followed as recommendations for improving the functioning of the supply chain.

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