Logistics management systems as a condition for increasing the competitiveness of agricultural products of the Republic of Kazakhstan

The study of the logistics component in the agro-industrial complex is a relevant task not only for the economy of the republic but also for most countries of the world. Logistics in agriculture is becoming increasingly important, as it relates to uninterrupted delivery of food from producer to consumer. The objective is a comprehensive analysis of the current state of the agricultural sector of the Republic of Kazakhstan with a focus on diagnosing problems and assessing the potential of logistics management as a strategic factor for increasing competitiveness and export potential. Methods include structural diagnostics of changes in sown areas and livestock numbers, comparative analysis to assess the dynamics of indicators for 2020–2024 against target parameters, and system and content analysis of documents to identify relationships between production diversification, logistics infrastructure, and state support measures, as well as transformations in crop and livestock production and the functioning of the agrologistics mechanism. Results reveal systemic constraints in the development of the agro-industrial complex, among which high logistics costs and significant product losses in supply chains are dominant. Problem areas of logistics management are identified and systematized into three areas (infrastructure, digitalization, and supply chain regulation). The need to transition from a fragmented logistics approach to the creation of integrated digital platforms and hubs is substantiated. Conclusions show that modernization of Kazakhstan’s agro-industrial production and realization of its export potential are impossible without fundamental reform of the commodity flow system. Thus, optimization of logistics processes in the agro-industrial complex is a necessary condition for enterprise functioning, strengthening mar ket competitiveness, maximizing profits, and reducing costs

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