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Self-reliance and the sustainment of the force – logistics as the bedrock or quicksand of operations in a crisis

Logistics in War

The following text is of a presentation given at a 2019 Wiliams Foundation conference, ‘Sustaining self-reliance’ As the original article cannot be found on other sites, it is provided here with some slight adjustments. Present day convenience will likely cost the future ADF dearly.

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Fleet Managers can Navigate Phase-out of 2G/3G Networks

Logistics Business Magazine

It’s important to remember that this is not just a compliance exercise, but a significant enhancement of operational capabilities, like shifting from standard definition to high-definition in terms of data quality and communication speed. Then, an evaluation of the alternative connectivity options is advised.

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Why Benchmarking In Its Current State for Transportation is Dangerous

10xLogistics

What I find about benchmarking is it is often an internal exercise to justify what someone is doing to higher management. Sometimes I will hear of giant shippers presenting they are "better than market" based on their benchmarking through external agencies. That is where energy is best spent. Of course, you are better, you are huge!

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A Port in a Storm

World Food Programme Logistics

It definitely added a real-life dimension to the training, as we were explaining the importance of preparedness and what happens when we have to deploy to an emergency?—?while in what can be a gruelling exercise. Caroline (far right) was an observer in gear.UP, an intense disaster simulation exercise in Germany.

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Multimodal Impact on Sustainability

Logistics Business Magazine

And, to tap into the presented market opportunities, a company’s logistic leg is at the epicentre to carry much of the heavy lifting, more so when accelerated delivery process is becoming the main driver to generate better revenue statements on a regular quarterly basis. More so if the opted shipment network is multimodal.

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The realities of logistics and strategic leadership: lessons from the ADF’s senior-most logisticians

Logistics in War

The control of logistics resources, especially in capability development, is influenced significantly by the desire to attain and exercise power within the institution. In order to present the ‘military’ view of a problem in a judicious and ultimately successful manner, military professionals must understand the total concerns of the problem.

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Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions

GlobalTranz

Definition: Solicit your suppliers to come into your company to assist you with Supply Chain Cost Reductions, and other important issues, rather than your suppliers soliciting your purchasing dollar. Each Supplier gives a presentation about their company’s expertise, and overview of how they have worked with you. If not, modify it.