Logistics Management of Agricultural Grain Enterprises
Keywords:
logistics management, agricultural enterprises, grain supply chains, digital transformation, sustainability, competitiveness, risk management, supply chain resilience, Ukraine, innovation, infrastructure modernization, information and communication technologies, artificial intelligence, blockchain traceability, environmental responsibilitySynopsis
In the twenty-first century, the global agricultural economy has undergone profound structural transformation shaped by digitalization, climate challenges, geopolitical turbulence, and market integration. Within this evolving context, logistics management has moved beyond its traditional operational role to become a strategic factor of competitiveness, profitability, and sustainability in agricultural enterprises. For grain producers, logistics serves as the central mechanism that connects production, storage, transportation, and marketing into a coherent and value-generating chain. Efficient logistics systems reduce costs, improve product quality, and enhance resilience to external shocks, thereby influencing national food security and export capacity. The purpose of this monograph is to develop a scientifically grounded and practically applicable framework for improving logistics management in agricultural grain enterprises through the integration of systemic, digital, and sustainability principles. The research seeks to demonstrate how logistics can evolve from a supporting process into a strategic management function that enhances competitiveness and environmental responsibility. The methodological foundation of the study combines systemic and structural-functional analysis, comparative and benchmarking approaches, and risk-based and process-oriented methods. It also employs case studies of global leaders—Kernel (Ukraine), Viterra (Canada), Bunge (Brazil), InVivo (France), Greenports Holland (Netherlands), and Senwes (South Africa)—to identify best practices in digital transformation, sustainability, and logistics optimization. The main results reveal that digitalization, intelligent automation, and multimodal infrastructure development are decisive for modernizing Ukraine’s logistics system and aligning it with European and global standards. The study emphasizes the strategic importance of data-driven logistics, risk management, and cross-border cooperation for enhancing supply chain flexibility and resilience. Future research should focus on quantitative modeling of logistics performance and the creation of integrated digital platforms that connect producers, transport operators, and regulators. The findings contribute to both theory and practice, offering policymakers and enterprises a roadmap for building adaptive, innovative, and sustainable logistics ecosystems.
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