An estimation of the logistics potential of enterprises in the region’s management

Abstract

The article is devoted to the problem of researching the logistic potential of the region. The logistics capacity of the region is defining characteristic for the development level of regional logistics system. Accordingly, the definition of its components and their estimation are important for drafting the strategic guidelines of its development. The purpose of the study is to investigate the main factors necessary for assessing the current logistics potential of the region and planning for its further development. The increase of economic performance of the region is directly related to the formation and development of regional logistics capacity, its components and methods of assessment. The article studies the method of assessment of logistical capacity of the region. As the main method of research, qualitative and quantitative analysis of statistical data is used. This method involves the calculation of an integrated index of logistic potential in the region on the basis of geographic, socio-economic, transport, infrastructure, and institutional components. For testing the methodology the logistics potential of Dnipropetrovsk region was analyzed. This region was compared to the Kiev and Odessa regions. These regions were chosen as regions with optimal location of logistics centers. It is assumed that if the proposed measures to improve the development of the regions are implemented, the logistics potential will increase, which will lead to an increase in the level of logistic support of the regions. Based on the results of the research components of the region's logistics potential, the strategy of regional development was proposed with the aim of increasing the program for the development of logistic potential. The developed strategies for the development of the regional logistics system allow to form a logistical potential, to ensure a high level of development of the regional economy. As a consequence, this approach will contribute to the development of the regional logistics system as a whole. A synergistic effect will arise in this case if a new quality of economic processes is formed both at the level of a single region and at the national level.