Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

1] Logistics might not be a competitor to strategy or tactics, but it most certainly helps determine ‘which side will have the most options available’; to seize advantage, if not define the way in which wars might be waged. [2] More than 2,500 soldiers were involved in the exercise conducted over three weeks.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 18, 2019

Sometimes the best thing a preparing military might do is wait otherwise limit the use of its capabilities if it wants its technologies to be available when they are required. All militaries enjoy large-scale exercises, simulations and desk-top analyses but very rarely do they focus upon the logistics process. 1] See Eccles, H.,

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Logistics in War

MAY 11, 2023

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). The idea of accelerated preparedness speaks to concepts such as mobilisation, force scaling and force expansion.

Military 127

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Logistics capabilities were cut on a policy mandate, under the assumption that national support would be available when needed. Being so, and to ensure it is ready when needed, a range of exercises – in the field and ‘command post-exercises’ held within an on-base environment, is essential.

Exercises 63

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

SOC reports are issued by a third-party auditor after a thorough examination of a service provider’s operations to verify that they have effective controls for security, availability, processing integrity and confidentiality. Availability – System is available for operation and use as committed or agreed.

Compliance 195

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Logistics capabilities were cut on a policy mandate, under the assumption that national support would be available when needed. Being so, and to ensure it is ready when needed, a range of exercises – in the field and ‘command post-exercises’ held within an on-base environment, is essential.

Exercises 61

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 19, 2020

Once the cargo arrives LAX port the containers will be available for pickup within 24 hours. Quick turn times are available as well, truckers get in and get out of the terminal within 30 minutes or less. While sporting goods and exercise equipment increased 86%. Consumer spending habits are changing, and e-commerce is soaring.

Trends 63

Trends Exercises eCommerce Availability 63

Logistics in War

APRIL 9, 2020

If the operational commander endorses the requirement, the enabling organisations will make sure that the material/service (and some) is made available as a priority. The last time I checked, the global supply of “magic fairy dust” was in very limited availability.

Supply Chain Planning Software 85

Supply Chain Planning Software Military Exercises Logistics Network Optimization Software 85

Logistics in War

AUGUST 3, 2018

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. The Road to Habbaniya’ is a two-problem exercise.

Military 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

They underwent a thorough Network Optimization exercise to identify the roadmap of transitioning to a hybrid offshore/nearshore model. This collaboration allows for better planning and optimization of the supply chain, ensuring the right products are available at the right time.

Supply Chain Design Software 126

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Instead of manually entering data at set intervals throughout the month – an after-the-fact exercise prone to errors and omissions – an automated solution captures billable activities correctly in real-time, improving overhead utilization, cost control, and revenue leakage at once.

Supply Chain Planning Software 110

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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 104

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

For Sales it’s about product availability at all times. Focus on availability of products all the time, price, and range. This system uses Multi-Echelon Planning as a base combined with statistical models we developed that are applied at different phases of the exercise. Is it about optimization? Faster turn over.

Inventory Reduction 97

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

Raw material forecasting is difficult as climate conditions, pests and other natural factors impact its availability. Decision-making goes from a highly tedious and error-prone exercise to a process that combines computational intelligence with the business knowledge needed to analyze the optimizer’s results.

Procurement Analytics 111

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning How To 111

AIMMS

JANUARY 30, 2019

Some also think the solutions available in the market are too difficult to use or too expensive. Care should be exercised though , because the same reasons that have made the technology more accessible should’ve made it more affordable. Spreadsheets are inexpensive and familiar.

Supply Chain Design Software 92

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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

These ‘gaps’ might have come as a consequence of degrading materiel availability, the transition between outdated and newly acquired equipment, personnel issues among many other concerns. The greater the scrutiny required, the greater the managerial overhead that is needed.

Modeling Software 50

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2024

Other basic foundational tasks for setting up a good cybersecurity program include doing a good asset inventory.

Supply Chain Software 122

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Women in Trucking

JANUARY 5, 2020

Stretch and exercise. Strengthen weak muscles supporting the spine with moderate daily exercise, such as a brisk walk, biking and weightlifting. There are even in-cab workouts available. Ease into sleep by turning off electronics and use a fan or white noise machine to drown out disruptive sounds. Manage stress.

Tips 52

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Customers can choose from a range of options and power solutions, with lithium-ion and lead acid batteries available. Consolidating a materials handling fleet is a cost-effective exercise and with the MS20XD’s working flexibility, it has the capacity to take on a multitude of roles within the warehouse logistics chain.

Material Savings 64

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Some truck carriers have introduced last mile delivery services for items such as exercise equipment, mattresses, and furniture. As a result, some truck carriers such as JB Hunt, Estes and Werner have introduced last mile delivery services for items such as exercise equipment, mattresses, and furniture. Pricing and Labor.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 69

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 1, 2023

The availability of supplies depends on various factors such as safety, environment, weight or volume, risk, longevity, durability, and procurement principles. The logistics planning follows predefined principles, well-exercised scenarios, and calculations of ammunition consumption and attrition.

Military 52

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Logistics in War

MAY 2, 2024

Anything that is developed must be done so with the appropriate plans and policies in mind, the organisation structured appropriately and resourced needed, with logistics capabilities well resourced and integrated, and with a regime of exercising and assessments conducted to ensure that the ADF is responsive, and its operations are sustainable.

Resource Reduction 116

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2017

The first one arrived a few years ago when a growing number of companies started treating supply chain design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise. As an example, a heavy equipment manufacturer used SupplyChainPlanning.com to create a collaborative planning app with its dealers.

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PINC

AUGUST 31, 2020

Carriers have options and they are exercising them in search of margins.”. Driver pay and labor availability. “Rates are elevated right now and the supply-demand dynamic suggests they will remain so for some time,” Freightwaves “Carriers are rejecting loads at a high rate and volumes are flowing at historic levels. Fuel costs.

Price Reduction 69

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10xLogistics

MARCH 22, 2020

Similiar exercises were done in Korea and other places. You would have a role / rank, you would go and practice once a month on the weekend, you would do a 2 week summer training and you would be available to be called up if the government activated the reserves. We called it "REFORGER" which stood for "Return of Forces to Germany".

Supply Chains 98

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The Lean Thinker

JULY 2, 2024

With the justification aside, they next had us go through exercises calculating net present value and ROI for a hypothetical capital investment in tooling – as though a shop floor supervisor would do this at any point in the course of their job. And because this was a schedule-driven line, the planes moved on time, ready or not.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 11, 2024

Too often forecasting is an exercise is done by a demand planner, who tosses it over the fence to someone else to fulfill. Pharmaceutical companies don’t have point of sale data, because it’s a B2B world, but prescription data is available that could be used as an external signal.

Supply Chain Planning Software 125

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning Manufacturing Procurement 125

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 19, 2022

The long-term plans are far more aggressive and include fundamental changes like near-shoring, or even on-shoring, to avoid the lengthy supply chain and improve control and availability of all raw materials. To assist with the short-term solution, the answer is an extensive data-gathering exercise. Use data to improve operations.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 105

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 22, 2022

The fabricated metals industry operates with a low margin in a highly competitive market and material availability, production schedules and workforce skills must align to meet customer expectations. To address the skills challenge metal fabrication companies should implement extensive training and development programmes.

Supply Chain Design Software 105

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Camelot 3PL Software

APRIL 16, 2020

eCommerce fulfillment has shifted demand from Retail storefronts to warehouses which indirectly has put a strain on available warehousing space. Slotting a pick aisle is the exercise of determining the proper position for each specific product based on various parameters to optimize picking efficiency.

Picking 52

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

Conducting annual procurement exercises. Varying available full truckload carriers, but retaining a smaller set of frequently used carriers and drivers. If a shipper wants to very available carriers and drivers, how does it also focus on working with a specific set of carriers instead? Staying attentive to the market.

Procurement Solutions 70

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Very detailed specifications must be prepared by enterprises, with full disclosure of all available data before a quotation from service providers is attained. It must be a joint exercise. There is rarely too much information that you can gather. This is a mistake.

Outsourcing 52

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Turvo

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In such tricky times, exercising forward-thinking and planning shipments in advance can help businesses take advantage of the holiday season. The shipments that meet deadlines will arrive at the port/container yard and be available at the distribution center in time for the holiday season.

Freight 85

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2024

Keep in mind, these scenarios are not static; they continuously adapt and improve over time to enrich decision capabilities and become an integral part of the end-to-end planning process rather than isolated exercises. As new information becomes available, the playbooks are updated, providing a living, breathing guide for decision-making.

Scenario Planning 123

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 22, 2021

The court explained that the language of the charterparty at hand treated a contractual termination clause as an option ( not an obligation ) which means that remedies available under the English law will be assessed differently. It is an optional clause of the contract which the shipowner may choose whether to exercise it or not.

Maritime 90

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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

Firstly, it recommended conducting realistic wargames and exercises to reflect threats and the capability of the ‘logistics enterprise’ to respond. 1959, Logistics in the National Defense, The Stackpole Company, USA, p 290 available courtesy of the USMC here. It’s worth dwelling on what it found. 1] It is the ‘water’ within the ‘well’.

Military 103

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WorkWave

MAY 31, 2019

Here are 4 sales approaches to exercise harmoniously while conducting pest control sales in 2019: 1. Consultative selling is all about shedding the canned pitches and automatic responses in favor of a set of techniques exercised while conversing with potential customers. Practice Consultative Selling. This is really a mindset to adopt.

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