Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Decisions such as what should be the order minimums and multiples, what should be the replenishment frequency to my downstream locations, what should be the splits between different sources available, and how they should be prioritized, are all the types of policies that need increasingly frequent revision.

Supply Chain Design Software 114

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

In this environment of rapid action and destruction the capacity of the logistics system to reconstitute itself and replenish combat forces and their potential will determine who gains the initiative. More than 2,500 soldiers were involved in the exercise conducted over three weeks.

Military 110

Military Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction Logistics 110

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

A staff training program centred on energy-consciousness can help minimise costs. A warehouse benchmarking exercise is an excellent way to start the quest for improvement opportunities. Similarly, can you streamline the receiving and replenishment processes to reduce the time and labour needed for these activities?

Cost Reduction 107

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Waste Reduction Material Savings 107

Logistics in War

OCTOBER 13, 2018

In this environment of rapid action and destruction the capacity of the logistics system to reconstitute itself and replenish combat forces and their potential will determine who gains the initiative. More than 2,500 soldiers were involved in the exercise conducted over three weeks.

Military 57

Military Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction Exercises 57

Logistics in War

MARCH 3, 2018

Exercises undertaken to simulate high-intensity war such as US Pacific Command’s Exercise Pacific Sentry 17-03 highlighted significant force posture challenges that might constrain air (and other) operations against a peer adversary. However, these measures are also only part of the problem.

Supply Chain Planning Software 49

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

The added benefit of working with such a partner is that because they collect performance data from hundreds of companies, they can help you choose the most appropriate key performance indicators to use in your benchmarking exercise. Collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR). Lean supply chain practices.

Inventory Reduction 106

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction 106

Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

The OVP ‘…is the period immediately following deployment during which forces must maintain self-sufficiency until the logistic resupply system is in place to conduct replenishment.’ This would not be like a month-long exercise in the local training area. Her response, relayed to me through her sub-unit commander was gold.

Supply Chain Planning Software 47

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