Synergy of commerce and logistics in the contract type digital economy

The article provides an updated scientific interpretation of commerce and logistics synergy in the modern digitalization of the contract economy. The features manifestation of synergy is revealed on the example of the organization of a smart contracting system for Russian Railways transport and logistics business. The essential characteristics and rules of the system are described with the expectation of achieving the synergy effect in its qualitative and quantitative forms. An algorithm for substantiating design decisions on creating a smart contracting system based on the application of a problem-situational approach that forms the structure of the roadmap for project implementation is proposed.