TRANSACTION COSTS IN LOGISTICS: PROSPECTS FOR REDUCTION WHEN IMPLEMENTING UNMANNED TRANSPORT SYSTEMS
https://doi.org/10.24412/2225-8264-2025-2-961
Abstract
The presented work considers the potential for reducing transaction costs in logistics through the introduction of unmanned transport systems. The state of the problem is described, where transaction costs can reach a significant share in the total logistics costs of enterprises. It is shown that unmanned solutions can significantly reduce operational and transaction costs for optimizing information flows and electronic document management, but the introduction of such systems is associated with additional investments and legal challenges (liability in case of an accident, regulation of the labor market, etc.). The work identifies three levels of digital logistics development: initial, hybrid and ecosystem. The importance of taking into account the interests of all parties - the state, business and society - when determining the total effect of digitalization of the logistics sector is emphasized. A conclusion is made about the need for an integrated approach, including technological, legal and socio-economic instruments.
About the Author
V. V. Slesarev
Saint-Petersburg State University of Economics
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vitaliy V. Slesarev, Senior Lecturer
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