Logistics Management of Agricultural Grain Enterprises

Abstract

The monograph explores one of the most strategically important aspects of modern agroeconomic development – the transformation of logistics systems into intelligent, resilient, and sustainable networks. In a global context defined by digitalization, climate change, and geopolitical instability, logistics management has become a decisive factor determining both the competitiveness of enterprises and the stability of entire agricultural economies. This research provides a comprehensive analysis of the theoretical foundations, infrastructural determinants, and technological innovations shaping logistics in the grain sector. It reveals how transportation, storage, and transshipment systems evolve under the influence of digital transformation, introducing tools such as artificial intelligence, IoT, blockchain, and cloud platforms into the traditional agrosupply chain. The monograph emphasizes the importance of integrating efficiency, risk management, and sustainability into logistics decision-making. It rovides both a conceptual framework and practical recommendations for optimizing logistics in the agri-food sector, with particular relevance for countries undergoing infrastructural renewal and integration into global markets. The research combines theoretical modeling with empirical evidence drawn from international best practices and detailed case studies of leading enterprises – including Kernel (Ukraine), Viterra (Canada), Bunge (Brazil), InVivo (France), Greenports Holland (Netherlands), and Senwes (South Africa). These cases illustrate how global agri-holdings achieve synergy between technological innovation, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence. This monograph will be of interest to economists, managers, agricultural engineers, policymakers, and academic researchers working in the fields of supply chain management, sustainable agriculture, and economic modernization