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Tyranny of the Easy Button: Finding Balance Between Contract & Organic Logistics

Logistics in War

The question is how to determine the right mix of forces and contracted support to complete a mission in the most effective and efficient manner. Today’s military sustainers must have a strategic eye for what future battlefields will look like and how to shape and develop their force to meet the demand. Conclusion.

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6 Supply Chain Trends That Could Truly Shake You Up (2018 Update)

Logistics Bureau

You can then see for yourself how your own organisation with its strengths and weaknesses might fare in the light of these six trends and their accompanying ‘what if’ scenarios. A 2018 Update. State of Play in 2018. State of Play in 2018. In 2018, the agile supply chain is a well-established concept—and so is the silo.

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Smart Lagos: Status, prospects and opportunities

247 Customs Broker

In June 2016, the Lagos State government signed a memorandum of understanding with Dubai Holdings LLC, owners of Smart City (Dubai) LLC, “to develop sustainable, smart, globally connected knowledge-based communities that drive a knowledge economy.” Other upcoming events include “The Coworking Conference” in late July 2018.