DIGITAL MANAGEMENT OF MATERIAL AND TECHNICAL RESOURCES IN SUPPLY LOGISTICS

Abstract

Introduction. The digitalization of logistics processes is making it increasingly important to create a unified information space for managing inventory. Given the growing complexity of commodity flows, fragmented reference information, and asynchronous accounting systems, integrating digital solutions into a unified methodological model is particularly important. This article aims to identify the limitations of current digital inventory management practices, analyze the principles of building a unified digital platform, and substantiate architectural requirements for systems that ensure the continuity, reliability, and relevance of information on inventory within the logistics supply chain. Materials and methods. The study is based on a systems-logistics approach to organizing supply chain processes, drawing on concepts of digital transformation of logistics circuits presented in the works of V. Borisova, S. Sborshchikov, E. Smirnova and others. Structural-functional analysis, elements of process modeling, and a logical-substantive interpretation of information flows are used as a methodological framework. The empirical base consists of data on the use of ERP, WMS, and MDM systems at industrial enterprises, regulatory and methodological documents on digital inventory management, and publications from domestic and international scientific journals. Research results. An analysis of the content and architecture of digital inventory management revealed a predominance of fragmented and poorly integrated solutions focused primarily on automating accounting functions. At the operational level, ERP and WMS systems, implementing identification and inventory tasks, predominate; however, they operate in isolation from analytical and management functions. The lack of an end-to-end inventory model and a unified reference book leads to data duplication, inconsistency in replenishment processes, and the risk of excessive inventory accumulation. In a strategic context, a low level of interorganizational consistency in reference books is observed, hindering digital data exchange within supply chains. The need for a transition from isolated digital implementations to a conceptual model based on principles of end-to-end integration is substantiated. Discussion and conclusion. Current digital inventory management practices are characterized by institutional and technological inconsistencies. Despite the widespread use of corporate information systems, their implementation is often limited to the operational level and is not accompanied by the development of a coherent digital architecture. The identified structural and information gaps between the data, analytics, and decision levels indicate the need for a systemic approach to organizing the inventory supply chain. Digital transformation of inventory management, therefore, is not a narrowly functional task, but a structural element of sustainable logistics, setting the parameters for the adaptability and transparency of production processes