Basic elements of the methodology of commercial logistics as an independent science

Abstract

The article deals with the commercial logistics as a result of the synthesis of such research areas as logistics and commercial mediation. The author gives methodological elements of the logistics business, focusing on the fact that commercial logistics is an independent science. Among the cited methodological elements the author identifies the purpose, objectives, functions, the object, principles and methods. In addition, in the article the author points out that the problem of the lack of literature is urgent, so the identification of the principles and techniques of commercial logistics as an independent science in this study is made by examining the methods and principles of logistics and commercial mediation.