METHODS OF LOGISTICS COST CALCULATION FOR LOGISTICS SERVICE PROVIDERS

Abstract

Calculation of logistics costs become a real challenge in logistics management and supply chain. A lot of the logistic performances are carried by logistics service providers; these companies play a key role in the effective operation of selected industries. Logistics service providers must be aware of the main operational factors of the logistic processes. These processes should be monitored and evaluated by management information systems. In this paper, will be analyzed the concept and importance of logistics costs and will be further discussed methods of cost calculation of logistics costs for logistics service providers. The paper is based on research of world literature especially sources from the Web of Science database.