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Logistics Contractors and strategic logistics advantage in US military operations

Logistics in War

ii] As a result of this divestment, operational contracting, corporate financing and support, and transnational supply chains have become so embedded in the American way of war, that is difficult to see how the US Army could conduct expeditionary operations without commercial support.

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Making ‘self-reliance’ meaningful – preparing the military to operate alone

Logistics in War

On one hand it harks back to the Australian strategic policy of the post-Vietnam War years, but it has also been raised in recent debates about the limits of the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) capability, or even the nations defence industrial capacity. Often these conversations end when the scale of the logistics problem is revealed.

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How To Be Inclusive in 4 Not-So-Easy Steps

Blue Grace Logistics

Below are four ways that industry leaders have recruited and maintained high levels of female engagement within their companies, creating a more inclusive workplace for future thought leaders. These groups are not always based on gender — there are employee organizations on race, disabilities, military service and sexual orientation.

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Time for a Supply Chain Reserve Corps

10xLogistics

We have a military which can scale up dramatically in a short time to fight or deter a war. We should model our fight against microbes after the structure of the military. It was all a preparation for scaling up the military in Germany to over 1 million soldiers if the war started. The model is the military and the reserves.

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Building AI to Unlearn Bias in Recruiting

This eBook covers these issues & shows you how AI can ensure workplace diversity. Research shows that the hiring process is biased and unfair. While we have made progress to solve this, it’s potentially at risk due to advancements in AI technology.

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[e-Book] The Essential Guide to Third Party Logistics: What is a 3PL, Considerations for Hiring, & How to Select & Implement a 3PL

GlobalTranz

We introduce our latest educational e-book ( we have several more here ): The Essential Guide to Third Party Logistics: What is a 3PL, Considerations for Hiring, & How to Select & Implement a 3PL. The term comes from the military. Fill out the form below to have it emailed to you right away!

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7 Ways Augmented Reality in Manufacturing Will Revolutionize The Industry!

GlobalTranz

Now the potential is there for both Augmented and Virtual Reality in many industries, including one in the manufacturing industry. AR technology is already creating waves of strides on the industrial manufacturing plant floor. 7 Ways Augmented Reality in Manufacturing Will Revolutionize The Industry. You Can Work Faster.