TRADE ENTREPRENEURSHIP: DIAGNOSTICS AND DEVELOPMENT OPTIMIZATION THROUGH LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT AND E-COMMERCE

The article examines the critical role of integrating logistics management and e-commerce in optimizing the development of trade entrepreneurship during wartime and the post-war economic recovery phase. It analyzes the evolution of trade entrepreneurship globally and in Ukraine, systematizes key scholarly approaches to defining the essence and role of trade entrepreneurship, logistics management, and e-commerce, and proposes the author’s interpretation of these core concepts. The consequences of war for Ukrainian trade entrepreneurship are identified, while contemporary challenges and features of its development related to logistics processes and e-commerce utilization are explored. The study substantiates the role of diagnosing these challenges for making optimal managerial decisions during wartime and post-war recovery. Directions for applying logistics management tools and e-commerce in Ukrainian trade entrepreneurship are proposed. Scientific and practical recommendations are developed for implementing effective logistics strategies and advancing e-commerce integration into trade enterprises’ operations. These recommendations account for wartime and post-war realities, aiming to assist businesses in adapting to new conditions. The article identifies and justifies the synergistic interaction between logistics management and e-commerce as a driver for trade entrepreneurship development in Ukraine. Case studies of successful companies combining these tools are analyzed, highlighting their effectiveness in modern markets. The research concludes that optimizing trade entrepreneurship during post-war recovery must rely on integrating logistics management and e-commerce, a prerequisite for accelerating the sector’s revival. The findings can inform strategies to support small and medium-sized businesses in Ukraine and shape state policies in trade entrepreneurship. Future research prospects include developing scenario-based approaches to trade entrepreneurship development and refining diagnostic methods for evaluating logistics and e-commerce tools.