The tools of logistic rationing for conducting audit of storage-retrieval systems
Objective: To develop an integrated system of indicators by means of which it will be possible to fully estimate the performance parameters of logistic facilities (LF) of different types and terminal network (TN) in general. Scientiﬁc novelty of the study in question is in creating the system of parameters and indicators for logistics rationing of performance parameters of railway storage-retrieval infrastructure facilities. Methods: The methods of systems analysis, logistics, synergetics, clustering analysis, set theory, warehouse management theory as well as the theory of terminalistics were applied. Results: The topicality and practical necessity of applying the introduced system of logistics rationing was justiﬁed. The analysis of factors inﬂuencing the morphology of TN and the speciﬁcities of LF operation activity was conducted. The procedure of conducting logistics audit involving the use of the system of indicators was described. Functional tasks of the system of logistics rationing were characterized. Its place in the current systems of rail activity regulation was demonstrated. Practical importance: Research results can be applied by the holding company “Russian Railways” for the solution of the spectrum of application tasks: identiﬁcation of the type of LF; the choice of the development strategy for TN; the assessment of design and modernization projects for LF and logistics activity; control and audit of terminal and logistics activity of the railroad transport, thus providing the growth of income from logistics activity.