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The article analyses the current state of the Ukrainian metallurgical industry, explores the logistics system of metallurgical enterprises, and proposes strategic logistics solutions. To maintain objectivity, subjective evaluations have been excluded. The decline in the production of rolled products and iron and steel in 2022 has caused Ukraine to drop from 14th to 25th in the global ranking. Therefore, the article suggests exploring alternative transportation methods to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Following the Russian invasion, Europe has become the sole market for steel products. However, shipping goods by rail has become challenging and costly. The costs of delivering rolled products for steelmakers have nearly doubled, while demand for these products has decreased due to unfavourable market conditions. Therefore, the operation of steel companies in today's environment requires the maximum use of management tools for the steel industry, particularly in sales and logistics management. In Ukraine, just over 20 % of the total volume of rolled steel production is shipped to the domestic market, while exports account for about 80 %. Logistics issues are closely related to the key development issues of the steel industry. The state of the logistics infrastructure allows for active participation in conquering new markets and increasing volumes in the global metal market. The article examines the logistics systems of metallurgical enterprises, focusing on their characteristics and features that impact efficiency and production costs.
Kateryna Levchuk (Thu,) studied this question.