LPI-ASSESSMENT OF OUTSOURCING OF LOGISTICS SERVICES IN THE AGRO-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX OF UKRAINE.

The article considers the types and functions of outsourcing of logistics services in the agro-industrial complex and the content of each level of the logistics concept of PL based on the International Classification. The article assesses the state and directions of attracting PL operators in the outsourcing services market in international and domestic practice, and systematizes the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing for agro-industrial enterprises. It is proved that the degree of involvement of PL operators by enterprises depends on the level of development of the external logistics environment. It is proposed to use the Logistics Performance Index (LPI) to assess the level and prospects for the development of the outsourcing services market in the agro-industrial complex of Ukraine. The relationship between the quality of outsourcing services and the estimated indicators of LPI – “Customs”, “Infrastructure”, “International ships”, “Logistics competence”, “Tracking & tracing”, “Timeliness” - is established. The identified problems of outsourcing logistics services in the agro-industrial complex of Ukraine and the reasons for their occurrence made it possible to structure the directions for improving all LPI components in the context of the prospects for delegating logistics functions to industry intermediaries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]