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Sustaining National Defence – logistics investment in the National Defence Strategy

Logistics in War

This Program was a component of the Strategic Reform Program initiated with the 2009 Defence White Paper. To place this figure in perspective, the last major investment in Defence logistics capabilities and capacity came with the $600 million Defence Logistics Transformation Program. Before this time, the situation was grim.

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Why Russian logistics failed in Ukraine?

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

After a major transformation in 2009, Russia modernized its operational concept and replaced the Soviet logistics system with a leaner one involving downsizing and outsourcing, which was largely untested in combat operations. The Zapad-2021 exercise had a detailed logistics plan, but it was unclear if it covered the war.

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Netflix Stock and Delivery

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

In 2009, Netflix delivered movies to its customer’s mailbox within 1 business day. In this aspect, employees needed to rest and perform several exercises intended for relax the muscles ( see minute 1:11 of the video ). I found Netflix ! One of the main reasons of this deliver capacity was the employees ability for stoking movies.

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Key Factors to Consider When Planning and Designing Warehouses

Logistics Bureau

Since I first published this article back in 2009, warehouse design principles haven’t altered that much, but as we received many comments, including requests for more information, I figured it might be a good idea to expand on the original piece. You will need to determine pick period activities as well as minimum activity levels.

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Supply Chain Management:Confluence of IT and Business Strategy.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

These forms key contributors to an effective transformation exercise. They are an integral unit for success of any transformation exercise and should go hand in hand. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009. April 2009. March 2009. February 2009.

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Mike Rother: The Toyota Kata Practice Guide

The Lean Thinker

From my perspective, I think Toyota Kata as a topic has evolved quite a bit since the original book was published in 2009. If you choose to buy the book, I get small affiliate kickback that doesn’t affect the price you pay. A Bit of History: Toyota Kata has Evolved. As I see it, that evolution has taken two tracks. More Sophistication.

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Supply Chain Management:A New Lens for Supply Chain Roadmaps

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Enterprise transformations are a multi-year exercise in the making. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009. April 2009. March 2009. February 2009. January 2009. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. December 2008.