Index of logistics efficiency as an interactive tool for comparative analysis of the transport system efficiency

Abstract

The paper considers a number of indicators patterning overall LPI index, which is influenced by the logistics services quality, directly determined by the efficiency, delivery timeliness and professionalism as regards road haulage and passenger transport services, and affects the image of the state as a commercial partner at the international market.
Object of research: the process of logistics services rendering in the context of road haulage and passenger transport globalization.
Purpose of work: to analyze and study the impact of "quality and logistics services competence" indicator on international subindicators and the country's rating.
Scientific novelty of the project is the proposed approach for the implementation of on-line monitoring of the road transport services executors’ competence, including drivers, which has no analogues in Ukraine and meet international requirements and standards of the industry.
Research methods: Delphi method, statistical analysis, methods of SWOT analysis, SMART analysis STEP analysis, multiple correlation analysis, forecasting.
The paper explores implementation of information system for professional competence management (Drivers Register) as “access to profession” on the commercial road transport market.
Projected impact of the project on the motor transport and related industries development: the introduction of an information system for professional competence managing will improve the conditions for the implementation of the Association Agreement regarding introduction of initial qualifications and periodic training for drivers of certain types of vehicles for the goods or passengers transport, which in turn will positively affect improvement of goods movement efficiency and safety by international commercial road transport operators of Ukraine, increasing logistics services level and thus of the competence and quality indicator of logistics services measuring overall LPI of Ukraine, resulting in upgrade of competitiveness level, development of international trade, attractive investment climate, and therefore the image and rating of the country.