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

Logistics in War

On the other hand, he takes part in the waging of war, the most wasteful of all human activities. Also known known as a ‘historical immersion problem,’ a decision-forcing case is an exercise in which participants take on the role of an actual person who, at some point in the past, was faced by a particularly challenging problem.

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Preparing for preparedness – how should we begin?

Logistics in War

When capability and attitude are misaligned, and where understanding is deficient, it is inevitable that the investment of time, effort and resources into military readiness is wasted. In the meantime, we should study its strengths and weaknesses, and the how and why of its present design.

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Preparing for preparedness – how should we begin?

Logistics in War

When capability and attitude are misaligned, and where understanding is deficient, it is inevitable that the investment of time, effort and resources into military readiness is wasted. In the meantime, we should study its strengths and weaknesses, and the how and why of its present design.

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Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions

GlobalTranz

However, all are well worth employing to seek that holy grail of pushing out waste, inefficiency, and most importantly resources (time and money) out of your supply chain. Each Supplier gives a presentation about their company’s expertise, and overview of how they have worked with you. Ask for copies of documents.