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Decision-forcing cases for logistics: practicing logisticians to overcome ‘wicked problems’

Logistics in War

note: on occasion, LIW examines the art of training and educating logisticians. LIW is privileged to have Dr Bruce Gudmundson, USMC University, discuss a teaching method very relevant to training leaders in ways to overcome ‘wicked problems’ in war. The Road to Habbaniya’ is a two-problem exercise.

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Is logistics the ultimate conventional deterrent?

Logistics in War

John Roth’s work on the logistics of the Roman Empire saw military success a factor of the capacity to provision over long distances, and not just because of military culture and training. [3] 3] Having the ability to sustain forces effectively was both a tactical and strategic weapon. 5] Cited in Webb, K., ‘The

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Reforming logistics training: themes, challenges and the quest for the ideal

Logistics in War

A common trend found in the literature of military logistics is the decrying of training and education gaps interspersed within the persuasive arguments for greater military interest in logistics. The Australian Army has worked hard in recent years to improve the quality of its individual training, much as Thorpe desired of the USMC his work.

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Battling a perfect storm

Automotive Logistics

The purpose of a port is for the direct intermodal exchange of people or freight,” he said, adding that ports should have the infrastructure to allow vehicles and trains to come alongside ships. For Claussen, it is crucial those ports have the necessary infrastructure to cope with the continued growth in global trade.