Suggested approaches for selection of a vehicle in logistics of enterprises

Abstract

Raising of problem. The urgency of the problem of choosing the method of transport to economic development and the intensification of the processes of globalization is growing. Companies are constantly solving problems related to the delivery of goods (goods) at a specified time and with minimal costs. To do this, the company must choose a method of transportation that meets all the requirements of shipping and do not contravene the restriction on the use of a certain type of vehicle. Analysis of recent research. Foreign and domestic researchers formulate scientific statements logistics, but a clear concept of logistics isn`t defined. For example, the US Council of logistics management gives the following definition of logistics: "Logistics - the process of planning, management and monitoring of effective (in terms of cost reduction) of the flow of stocks of raw materials, work in process, finished goods, services and related information from the place of origin of this stream to the place of his consumption (including imports, exports, domestic and foreign travel) in order to fully meet the needs of consumers ". [11] Scientists Eremina L., Mednikov V., Chukhray N. and Krikavsky E. considered logistics as logistics services, freight forwarding companies [4, 11]. The views in these exercises are different, but they are inclined to believe that the logistics - has a great influence on the formation and development of both the company and the country. Therefore, an urgent task for the specialists of logistics is the development and introduction of measures for effective transport and logistics system in the country, capable not only to provide transport services, but also to ensure the coordination and interaction between different modes of transport, thereby contributing to economic development entities. Purpose. Analyze the market of transport services. Examine the advantages, disadvantages and limitations of each type of vehicle. Plot the total costs for the delivery of goods (cargo). To formulate guidelines for the selection of vehicles in logistics enterprises. Conclusion. The need for logistics activities becomes much more important, especially in the frequent choice of transport and logistics partner. There is the need to analyze the existing vehicles and the restrictions on their use, perform an assessment of different transport modes in terms of the main factors influencing the choice of vehicle. Practical information market transport and logistics services make it possible to perform calculations and construct a graph showing the optimal choice of vehicle for the transport of goods (freight). On this basis, it is possible to offer guidelines for selecting vehicle logistics enterprises.