Models and methods in supply chain administration

Abstract

The article highlights the study of models and methods of supply chain management. There have been realized the need to adapt existing logistic mechanisms and create new ones in the ever-changing business environment. The overview and analytical assessment of current models, methods and concepts used in supply chain management in modern conditions is presented. Generalization of the experience of leading specialists made it possible to conditionally divide the models and methods used in logistics into the general scientific methods and special ones. Special models and methods are modeling tools that have been developed and are effectively used to solve such logistical problems as the tasks of managing logistics infrastructure facilities (object modeling) and the tasks of managing logistics flows and processes (process modeling). The optimal approach to supply chain regulation is substantiated. The Quick Response model based on immediate action when delivery dates change The advanced model for restoring the normal operation of supply chains based on the principle of taking urgent means at changing the delivery time is found the most helpful. The model is being actively implemented into the digital platforms for active tracking the status of goods and possible delays. Due to the lack of information it is proposed to use analytical methods including mathematical models, and various auxiliary tools to solve the tasks. There are investigated the prospects of applying a multimodal approach to the supply chain regulation, green logistics reengineering, models and methods of supply chain management based on the introduction of digital technologies, namely the introduction of blockchain technologies and the creation of an information platform in which the main objects of supply chains will be involved. There is considered the project of the European electronic cleaning certificate designed to reduce the time costs in searching for logistics operators. The Cargo Stream digital platform, which is an aggregator for ordering logistics services, is considered. The key features of green logistics reengineering based on the unification of the mechanism for selecting raw materials and the use of reusable containers are identified.