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Building a better prepared Australian Defence Force after the Defence Strategic Review – supply-chains and logistics and the way in which both improve military resilience

Logistics in War

Supply chain resilience is, of course, a part of this narrative – as we are reminder every time we hear about guided-weapons or military fuels. Force posture is underpinned by supply chains, distribution and the technical systems – military and civilian – that ensure that the right ‘stuff’ gets to the right location.

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Logistics, preparedness and the Defence Strategic Review

Logistics in War

The paper, of course, covers a swathe of topics and concepts. Force posture is underpinned by supply chains, distribution and the technical systems – military and civilian – that ensure that the right ‘stuff’ gets to the right location. This is, of course, a normal goal for logistics planners to have.

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Halloween Moves: Charting a Course for Your Not-So-Scary Halloween Move

Penske Move Ahead

Try these tips from Penske to keep all things that go bump in the night off the road and away from your moving journey. Penske Truck Rental offers free unlimited miles on all one-way truck rentals, discounts for AAA members, college students and members of the military as well as packing supplies and 24/7 roadside assistance.

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The History of eCommerce: From the 1960s to the 2020s

Ship Monk

In 1969, the military developed ARPANET to ensure that critical lines of communication would be maintained in the event of a nuclear attack. In 1971, researchers established the Terminal Interface Processor (TIP) for dialing into ARPANET from individual computer terminals.

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Top Supply Chain Trends for 2023 and Beyond

Logistics Viewpoints

Often, but not always, rising interest rates tip a nation into recession. However, with inflation at such high levels, the chances of a “soft landing” – bringing inflation under control without tipping the country into recession – are very small. In the US, an acceptable level of inflation is defined as 3% or less.

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Difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain

Shipping and Freight Resource

Of course different freight types have different characteristics and susceptible to different types of cargo damage and needs expert handling in all cases. The term logistics is said to have originated from the military and is said to have been initially used to define troop and equipment movement in the various areas of military operations.

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Fraudsters to continue exploiting supply chain woes in 2022

Logistics Business Magazine

Cybercrime is modern warfare: military, political, corporate, even cultural. And, of course, to be more ready for cybercriminals specialising in logistics. It’s a matter for the authorities, of course – but you will need to have a properly ordered system of evidence and records, fit to stand the rigours of a trial.