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Why Russian logistics failed in Ukraine?

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

According to a recent study that analyzed the early months of the Ukrainian war through a logistical lens, inadequate preparation, poor logistics, and unrealistic planning are among the factors that led to the failure of Russia’s swift invasion of Ukraine. 3, International Center for Defence and Security.; Author: Ronald Ti

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

Logistics in War

A military logistician is a study in contrasts. 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. A link to his site can be found here.

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The five most popular ‘Logistics In War’ posts of 2017

Logistics in War

It cites a number of recent studies of operations in Afghanistan to support its thesis, concluding with a realisation that we are in an era where logistics has been recast from an issue of economy and commerce to one fundamental to the security of nations. #2 Thanks to all contributors for supporting LIW, and making 2017 a success!

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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

Fuel and ammunition feed into the discussion of force posture, and the importance of exercises to build ‘preparedness including minimum viable improvements in key areas’ is also clear (pp 78-80).

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A hard look at software risks

Automotive Logistics

How a major supplier tackles security. In 2012, Continental established a Security & Privacy Competence Centre to take charge of this task, headed by Stefan Römmele (pictured). In 2012, Continental established a Security & Privacy Competence Centre to take charge of this task, headed by Stefan Römmele (pictured).

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Changing lives in 30 countries during 2018 thanks to the Brazilian experience

World Food Programme Logistics

We have carried out so many interesting activities that revisiting some of them and the results we achieved is worth the exercise. The Beyond Cotton initiative will increase sustainable cotton production and improve food and nutrition security by connecting smallholder farmers to markets, including school feeding.

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Forklift Safety Training: The Ultimate Guide

Conger

In 1984, a study was conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to determine the effectiveness of a lift truck safety training program. The instructor may give a lecture, show a PowerPoint slideshow, play videos, or host a question-and-answer exercise to discuss training topics.