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Logistics in Manufacturing and Trading Companies in Bulgaria - State and Development in the Period 2000-2013

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  • Miroslava Rakovska

    (University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria)

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The article presents the results of a survey on the state of logistics and its development in manufacturing and trading companies in Bulgaria. Some theoretical and methodological issues of logistics and supply chain management are clarified with the aim of constructing the survey’s conceptual framework which reflects the contemporary development of logistics. The framework encompasses the examination of the extent of knowledge and the awareness of the role of logistics in company management as well as the practical application of logistic methods and management tools within and between companies in the supply chain. The methodology used basically combines and adjusts the methodologies of previously conducted surveys in Bulgaria on the internal logistics integration and supply chain management. It allows tracing the application of logistics approaches, methods and tools in company management during the years. The methodology includes 19 indicators estimated on the basis of the data collected through personal interviews using a questionnaire. Logistics in Bulgarian manufacturing and trading companies for a period of 13 years has been analyzed. The analysis reveals that the development of logistics in Bulgaria follows the pattern of its development worldwide though the Bulgarian companies are lagging behind because of the challenges concerning knowledge, skills and own resources. This determines the considerable opportunities and potential for improving logistics in Bulgarian companies.

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  • Miroslava Rakovska, 2014. "Logistics in Manufacturing and Trading Companies in Bulgaria - State and Development in the Period 2000-2013," Economic Alternatives, University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria, issue 4, pages 49-63, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nwe:eajour:y:2014:i:4:p:49-63
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    Keywords

    supply chain; logistics; integration; manufacturing companies; trading companies;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • M11 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Production Management
    • M19 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Other

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