The methodology of the supply chain development using the cross-border principles

The article concentrates on the methodology of supply chain design using cross-border principles. The cross-border concept as the presence of interests on different sides of the border, the action associated with border crossings is examined. At present, there is quite a contradictory attitude to the practice of using the cross-border concept. The author gives the definition of cross-border supply chains in the broad and narrow sense: as technologically or organizationally-cost-determined sequence of suppliers and consumers, moving cross-border flows of goods from the customs territory of one country into the customs territory of another country; as technologically or organizationally-cost-determined sequence of suppliers and consumers, moving the cross-border flows of goods within one customs territory for a short distance and using one kind of transport. Taking into account the importance of connection of individual regions and countries in terms of trade and economic integration, the author considers the methodological aspects of the supply chains development with the help of cross-border principles. The article formulates strategic, tactical and operational objectives of cross-border supply chains. Territorial and geographical features inherent in cross-border supply chains, as well as a number of features affecting the development and management of cross-border supply chains are analyzed. Among these differences, the most important are the following features: the status of international supply chains; risks and uncertainty; reduced functional cycle. By reducing the range and duration of transportation, as well as the simplification of customs administration within cross-border regions, the duration of a functional cycle in cross-border supply chains is decreased. The causes of the reduction of the functional cycle were examined.