Logistics in War

DECEMBER 26, 2017

With 2017 drawing to a close, I am proud to present the five most read articles of the year. I do so with the caveat that with the growth of the site, the earliest articles drew less views than those released later in the year. Why is this important? 3 – ‘Logistics and the strangling of strategy’ by David Beaumont.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 6, 2020

Logistics readiness refers to the ability to undertake, to build up and thereafter to sustain, combat operations at the full combat potential of forces. [1]. Of course additional funding and attention can improve the capability and capacity of any military force to sustain itself in peace and on operations.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

Besides the regular challenges expected of such an intricate operation, there are social and environmental concerns, stringent regulations, a labor shortage and rising competition. The company operates 7 sugar cane processing factories in Brazil, in a cluster located in the northwest region of Sao Paulo state. – Tweet this.

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

By the end of this article, you’ll learn: Why forklift operator safety training is important. Where to get forklift operator training. Why Is Forklift Operator Training Important? Who Provides Forklift Operator Training? Why Is Forklift Operator Training Important? OSHA’s training requirements.

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 4, 2019

“In the two decades since the Australian deployment to East Timor as part of the International Force East Timor (INTERFET), much has been written about the operation predominantly from the national and military strategic perspectives. Part One can be found here , Two here and Three here. Don’t be fooled by Readiness Notice.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 28, 2018

This article follows-up last week’s post on logistics in deterrence. . John Louth once wrote of a widespread tendency to misread the significance of lift and sustainment to operational scenarios. [2] By David Beaumont. The nature and characteristics of strategic competition has been given new life in recent months.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 23, 2018

Moreover, the factors and issues described here deal with the complexity of generating institutional strategy (as distinct from a military or operational strategy) and leadership within a complex environment. Military staff are, in general, not well prepared for operating within an institutional bureaucracy.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 30, 2020

This process involves determining the critical components for your operations and then, working with production personnel, identifying which ones are sourced from high-risk areas and lack ready substitutes. Once this exercise is completed, your company can then assess the risk from tier-two suppliers onwards. 1) Create Transparency.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Of the business leaders participating in that survey, more than 50% considered supply chain to be a standalone business operating function.

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Logistics in War

MAY 16, 2018

This article is part two of a series of posts examining logistics and strategic competition. John Louth once wrote of a widespread tendency to misread the significance of lift and sustainment to operational scenarios. [2] By David Beaumont. Its influence, however, is also highly understated.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Of the business leaders participating in that survey, more than 50% considered supply chain to be a standalone business operating function.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. This operation was proving too costly and too slow, so the company launched an initiative to achieve a 10% supply chain cost reduction within four years.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Whether that is the case or not, a brief study of the origins and progression of fleet route optimisation, covering the last three decades or so and looking forward to the near future, highlights in a spectacular way how technology, in particular, has revolutionised the business of logistics.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Case Studies. |. This exercise was done before the monthly planning cycle start. This exercise yield positive results, in terms of planning community getting their confidence back in APO system & overall solution, over a period of time. Very good article Pushkar. Mobile Banking. Payments Treasury. Wealth Management.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. Ideally, though, evaluating your position against competitors should not solely be a KPI benchmarking exercise. Start with the Software. Lean supply chain practices.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 3, 2012

Case Studies. |. You do regular exercise to ensure frequency of your breakdown can be reduced or you take your kid for scheduled vaccinations - Preventive Maintenance. Recently Praveen forwarded us an article on usage of Maximo for tracking Animals as Assets ( [link] ) - a totally new dimension of Maximo isnt? Mobile Banking.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

. “In the two decades since the Australian deployment to East Timor as part of the International Force East Timor (INTERFET), much has been written about the operation predominantly from the national and military strategic perspectives. As the operation recedes into history, we need to ensure the key lessons identified do not also fade.”

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 14, 2021

What’s covered in this article: Identified Problems in Driver Safety. But the idea has evoked concern in some fleet operators. They must exercise caution while driving in poor weather conditions. A 2009 large truck causation study backs this claim. In a 2018 study, the NHTSA estimated $70.80-$316.18

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

If you plan to continue your omnichannel retail operation, though, and compete successfully with pure-play etailers, it’s something you will need to get a handle on. The tips in this article will help you know how to identify the customers, products, and processes that might be inflating your cost to serve (CTS) unnecessarily.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

“In the two decades since the Australian deployment to East Timor as part of the International Force East Timor (INTERFET), much has been written about the operation predominantly from the national and military strategic perspectives. Part One can be found here and Two here. Unwillingness to Regroup Assets. The proposal was denied.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2019

In a research study we conducted last year (commissioned and published by BluJay Solutions), we asked supply chain and logistics professionals that question and “Warehouse Automation/Robotics” ranked in the top three, behind “Mobile Devices and Apps” and “Control Tower Visibility.”. Here are some excerpts from the article: XPO Logistics Inc.

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Logistics in War

JANUARY 23, 2019

Our ability to operate away from the Australian support base degraded dangerously. The reason this is important is shown in the exceptions and qualifications given to recent operational successes. 4] Routine exercises and training can achieve high standards of preparedness, at least for a time. Preparedness and its paradoxes.

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Sabinext

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

In my last article of 2018, “ Which Trends Will Change the Rules of Logistics in 2019? ”, I talked briefly about urban logistics and megacities. I want to dedicate my first article of the year to take a closer look at the specific consequences of urbanization and how they can be approached. trillion.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

When first published, this article explained the CTS concept, outlined the benefits of analysing cost-to-serve, and provided some brief examples of successful CTS projects. Many companies think they know what their operations entail, but activity mapping can often be enlightening. So How Do You Calculate CTS in the Real World?

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