Formation of the Enterprise’s Strategic Goals Based on a System of Logistic Costs Management

Abstract

The publication proposes the formation of strategic goals of enterprise on the basis of a system of management of logistic costs. It is identified that the financial component remains one of the most important elements of the enterprise’s internal potential. The financial criteria reflect the enterprise’s long-term goals: provide the highest return on capital. It is specified that a balanced system of indicators, even within its financial component, allows not only formation of the criteria for implementation of long-term plans, but also considering all the changes that arise in achieving long-term goals. It is substantiated that the efficiency of use of assets and investments is achieved by general indicators, e.g., increasing profitability, reducing costs, increasing the use of assets. Logistical flows are the determining factor here, the main among which appears to be the material flow. Any enterprise needs resources for its existence, which can require significant investment (it can be special equipment, the latest information systems, or qualified staff). The directions of analysis of the impact on the client component of the enterprise’s activities, the main directions of influence on the internal business processes of enterprise and the main areas of analysis and achievement goal for the component of «training and development» are defined. It is concluded that implementation of the goals set for the financial, client components and the component of internal business processes depends on the capabilities of the component of «training and development» in the system of management of logistic costs.

Keywords

• strategic goals
• management
• logistic costs
• enterprise