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Hoping and planning for the best: understanding war without logistics

Logistics in War

Logistics was increasingly a determinant of strategy, while itself remaining influenced by the outcomes of strategic decisions. With inadequate knowledge of logistics and its timeless relationship with strategy and tactics it is understandable that we so often grossly underestimate its influence. Yet we heard so little about it.

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The State of LTL Shipping in Light of YRC Freight Bankruptcy

TransAudit

Notable Acquisitions Acquisition of Roadway (2003): This acquisition was strategic for Yellow, but integrating two massive LTL carriers came with challenges. Aggressive Competition and Price Undercutting With rivals employing aggressive pricing strategies, YRC found it challenging to maintain its price points in a saturated market.

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Logistics Hall of Fame Council meets in Berlin

Logistics Business Magazine

The members of the Logistics Hall of Fame Council 2022 are: Dr. Atif Askar (Head of Business Development, Strategy and M&A, TRATON SE), Marten Bosselmann (Chairman Bundesverband Paket & Expresslogistik (BIEK) e.V.), Both awards will be presented at the annual gala reception.

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Logistics Unleashed: Unveiling the Most Pivotal Events that Shaped its Development

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

By understanding the past, we gain valuable insights into the present and can shape a future where logistics continues to evolve and meet the ever-changing demands of our interconnected world. The New (Ab)Normal: Reshaping Business and Supply Chain Strategy Beyond Covid-19. References: Ballou, R. Business Logistics Management.

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The Australian Defence Force and industry support to operations – is it time for a new ‘national support agenda’?

Logistics in War

This issue is one among many examined by Dr Stephan Fruhling, Australian National University, in a recent paper ‘Sovereign Defence Industry Capabilities, Independent Operations and the Future of Australian Defence Strategy.’ This integration is enabled by policy and governance, and through consistent organisational behaviour.

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The Australian Defence Force and industry support to operations ? is it time for a new ?national support agenda??

Logistics in War

This issue is one among many examined by Dr Stephan Fruhling, Australian National University, in a recent paper ‘Sovereign Defence Industry Capabilities, Independent Operations and the Future of Australian Defence Strategy.’ This integration is enabled by policy and governance, and through consistent organisational behaviour.

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Suggested Reading continued.what to avoid, unless you are stuck in O'hare!

Blog on Log

Reengineering the Corporation: A Manifesto for Business Revolution” by Michael Hammer and James Champy (Collins, 2003) Publisher’s blurb: “This book leads readers through the radical redesign of a company’s processes, organization, and culture to achieve a quantum leap in performance.” Good luck. Galbraith 3. There, we just saved you $10.