Logistic essence of e-commerce

In the article, special attention was paid to the theoretical analysis of the logistics approach in e-commerce. The approaches of Western, Russian and Chinese authors to the definition of the meaning of the concept of "e-commerce " and their view of the place of logistics in e-business are considered. The evolution is investigated and the concept of the logistic essence of e-commerce is systematized. The features of the use of the logistic approach in e-business are revealed.