Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Discussions about self-reliance or military interoperability, like many other conversations among defence planners, infrequently begin with a conversation on supplies, maintenance and repair, or other logistics functions or capabilities. Often these conversations end when the scale of the logistics problem is revealed.

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Logistics in War

MAY 8, 2020

‘Logistics and autonomous systems – the promise of transformed logistics’ concluded that the prospective use of autonomous systems for military logistics was a matter of the imagination. By David Beaumont. The shift from the human to machine will only accelerate this transformation.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 10, 2018

– With the Australian & New Zealand Defence Logistics Conference in one week, LIW will revisit several recent posts on logistics at the strategic (and enterprise) level, or within joint organisations. . Logistics mantra #1: It depends. Logistics mantra #2: Are you sure? by Hayden Marshall.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2024

and its allies intervened, by use of military helicopters, which returned fire on Houthi forces and fired on Houthi boats. military intervention, have caused container spot rates to skyrocket. Of course, much can change very quickly. Additional Houthi ships further threatened more attacks.

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Logistics in War

MAY 31, 2020

Logistics in War began 2020 by announcing that it would focus on preparedness and national resilience. This approach reflected the interests of the principle author and editor, but also a fairly robust conversation about the idea of ‘national resilience’ and the role of the military within it. By David Beaumont.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The American and Canadian militaries believe that the balloon was for surveillance, while the Chinese government said it was a civilian meteorological research airship that had blown off course. Now that the SU military has retrieved the wreckage, new details are emerging. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Loren Robinson grew up listening to his uncles' and brothers' recollections of their military service – from World War II to Vietnam – knowing one day, he would continue his family's legacy of service. During his 26-year military career, Robinson would be assigned to Army installations across the U.S. The Army seemed the right fit.

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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

One of Martin Van Creveld’s most contentious, and subsequently debated, themes of Supplying War related to the persistent inability, if not unwillingness, of various militaries to adequately structure and prepare themselves for the rigours of sustained combat. Western militaries are waking to these problems. At present, they aren’t.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 19, 2018

Logistics in War has contended with the topic of training, and the preparation of logisticians for a variety of operational and garrison possibilities. The individual training regime for logisticians as they progress through their careers should be naturally interesting to a military reader, especially the logisticians.

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Automotive Logistics

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

BMW of North America will next week become the first premium automotive manufacturer to start training technicians on a US military base, according to partner Universal Technical Institute. The post BMW to train technicians on US military base appeared first on Automotive Logistics. It has 12 campuses across the US.

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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

In ‘Burning incense at a new altar’ and closing Logistics In War for 2017, I reflected on the state of interest in military logistics and why it was important to the profession of arms right now. Logistics was increasingly a determinant of strategy, while itself remaining influenced by the outcomes of strategic decisions.

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Penske Move Ahead

JULY 26, 2022

When military personnel conclude their service, they come away with skills and qualities that employers in the civilian world seek out to build their own successful team. At Penske, Military Recruiting Manager, Sean Wilkins constantly evaluates and updates Penske's military recruiting programs. “We

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Logistics in War

JUNE 20, 2020

We believe that in a contested and competitive strategic environment, at a time where preparedness will differentiate a relevant military from one not so, true logistics interoperability will be a strategic strength. Why is strategic logistics interoperability important to us now? Both the U.S.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 3, 2018

A military logistician is a study in contrasts. A military logistician can easily find ways to plumb particular portions of his paradoxical profession. The shelves groan, after all, under the weight of books about business management and military operations. A link to his site can be found here.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Logistics In War has been exploring preparedness and logistics in a series of articles over the last three months. The role of logistics in preparedness is self-evident. However, while we know that this is the case, it has been difficult to rationally or accurately state why it is or ‘how much logistics is truly enough?’.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Through the course of 2017, and because of my academic research, I have been extremely fortunate to interview a range of senior military officers and public servants. Although discussed in the context of strategic logistics they are broadly applicable, and many are clearly relevant to effective strategic leadership.

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Logistics in War

DECEMBER 2, 2019

I have been extremely fortunate to interview a range of senior military officers and public servants through the course of academic research in 2017. Through anecdotes, insights and the narration of history valuable lessons were given by these leaders with respect to a wide variety of strategic issues in Defence logistics.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 19, 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. This…in small measures, contributes to contemporary military discussions and thinking.’ [2].

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 10, 2020

To the uninitiated (which included me at one stage), these industries are same or similar and it might come across that there is no difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics, Supply Chain and Trade. A LSP (Logistics Services Provider) should have the expertise to choose the best solution for the movement of the cargo.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 18, 2019

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]. Logistics readiness is not just a matter of prioritising Defence resources. I described the interplay between logistics and readiness. By David Beaumont.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

This transcript is the first half of a speech given at the 2018 Australian and New Zealand Defence Logistics Conference. Are we talking about military staff only, does the definition include acquisition specialists, what about health professionals, and are we interested in Service logisticians operating at the tactical level?

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Logistics in War

JANUARY 30, 2020

We believe that in a contested and competitive strategic environment, at a time where preparedness will differentiate a relevant military from one not so, true logistics interoperability will be a strategic strength. Why is strategic logistics interoperability important to us now? Both the U.S.

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Logistics in War

DECEMBER 29, 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, a year in which Logistics In War consolidated, it’s a good time to reflect on what were the most popular or relevant articles to the readers. In Hoping and planning for the best: understanding war without logistics I outlined three themes for Logistics In War in 2018.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Labor management systems break the work down into very granular activities, set targets for doing those tasks in an allotted period of time, and measure how workers do against the time standards over the course of the day. Or it can see a supply or logistics disruption that will impact them faster than their competition. They are not.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 13, 2022

Since 2018, she has been responsible for one of the largest US WITRON OnSite teams, which works at the logistics centre of grocery retailer Kroger in Tolleson, Arizona. Office work alone wouldn’t make me happy; I need to be in direct contact with my colleagues – and, of course, with the technology.” You have to trust people.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 28, 2021

It is in the light of these facts that the commander expects to shape his course during the supervision of the planned action.’ [1]. From Sound Military Decision , United States Naval College, 1942. Wars are usually longer than expected and are rarely fought in accordance with the plans made by military planners at their outset.

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Logistics in War

MAY 2, 2024

1] This Plan provisions $11-$15 billion dollars in ‘additional logistics centres and capacity’ amid other investments that contribute to Defence’s ability to respond to contingencies, crisis and conflict. [2] 2] This is the largest, single-hit, planned investment in Defence’s logistics capability and capacity since the Second World War.

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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]. Logistics readiness is not just a matter of prioritising Defence resources. I described the interplay between logistics and readiness. By David Beaumont.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

Logistics is the stored potential of a military force, and industry is the battery from which energy is drawn. For Army to be successful operationally, the integration of logistics and industry is vital. Industry is where logistics begins. This is especially the case with respect to logistics activities.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 19, 2018

This transcript is the first half of a speech given at the 2018 Australian and New Zealand Defence Logistics Conference. Are we talking about military staff only, does the definition include acquisition specialists, what about health professionals, and are we interested in Service logisticians operating at the tactical level?

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Logistics in War

MAY 11, 2023

The paper, of course, covers a swathe of topics and concepts. There is an important emphasis on the ADF’s logistics capabilities, functions and concepts in National Defence – more than usual when compared to other Government policy documents of recent years.

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Logistics in War

MAY 31, 2018

During a logistics course in late 2017, I was asked to consider what the traits and behaviours of the strategic ‘future logistician’ might be. [1] In both cases, like the rocket in the picture above, strategic logistics and leaders are ‘shot’ into the wide-blue sky with surprisingly little preparation.

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Penske Move Ahead

MARCH 5, 2018

Cornelius, a Penske Truck Leasing maintenance technician and a diesel mechanic in the Mississippi Army National Guard, recently traded civilian life for military fatigues. From Motorcycles to Military. The military helped me choose my profession,” he said. Penske – A Military-Friendly Employer. How would he pay his bills?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2018

It’s that time when idle chatter at the office Christmas lunch turns to debating what next year will bring, especially among logistics and supply chain professionals, for whom it seems every New Year brings new challenges, trends, and disruptive innovations. 2018 Trend #3: Enterprise Mobility Penetration into the Supply Chain.

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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. Logistics staff capacity needs to be addressed. Logistics Over the Shore. Cost-capture.

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FLS Transport

MAY 12, 2022

The Top Headlines in Freight, Transportation, & Logistics from FLS Transport. The FLS Weekly Freight Report covers the week’s top news in logistics, transportation, shipping, and freight. Vote for FLS TRANSPORTATION to be the Inbound Logistics #1 3PL Provider for 2022. Diesel prices have risen 46.3 Smart People.

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

It was one of many projects Penske associates tackled at the Active Heroes Retreat Center for military families and veterans, located in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. times more likely to die by suicide than Americans who never served in the military. million for military families and helped create Active Heroes. Veterans are 1.5

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