the field of logistics, (2) highlight key elements in the new Logistics Strategic Plan, and (3) discuss opportunities for improvement in future iterations of this plan (Solis, et al., 2010). In conducting the review, the authors reviewed the Logistics Strategic Plan, compared elements in the plan with effective strategic planning strategies and met with other officials from DoD, the military services and other components of the DoD. The sample of the study was the current logistics plan of the DoD
The United States first tool to achieve these goals is diplomatic. First, the United States needs to retract the policy that the United States does not negotiate with Terrorists. Negotiation creates a negative connotation of concession or handing power over to the enemy. Negotiation, however, can be mere discussion with the enemy to find a way to end violence. Diplomatic tools consist of treaties, conventions, alliances, and accords. Holding conventions and creating accords will be the most successful
reducing the number of Medical Logistics Ordering systems to two main systems is the best course of action for the Army. 2. Recommendation. Recommend Possible Solution PS 1 to determine the most effective method to reduce the number of systems currently used in the Army to order Medical Supplies from multiple systems down to two. PS 1 best establishes this emphasis by currently incorporating procedures already in use by the Army Medical Department, and the Medical Logistics community. 3. Background
Omni-Channel Logistics A second considerably large trend within the logistics industry is omni-channel logistics. Since the beginning of the digital age and e-commerce, omni-channel logistics (retailing) has been upcoming. It is a multi-channel approach many companies use in attempt to provide customers with the best shopping experience possible so that customers in turn provide more business. This form of commerce is an “operational strategy to deliver a seamless, integrated and personalized
Explain how logistical issues that the British military encountered in the Revolutionary War contributed to the American Victory. Logistics is the planning and moving of supplies, food, equipment and people from the point of the supplier to the place/people who need them. The military operations of the British suffered significantly because of a logistical system that was not able to sustain supply lines. The 3000-mile journey that the supplies had to make from the host country to the New World
and integrating the logistics capabilities of the civilian industry, Joint and Coalition forces ultimately leading to the Defeat of Germany. The purpose and definition of Joint Sustainment as well it’s imperatives are described below in detail, as well as the planning for Operation OVERLORD related to these imperatives. Joint Sustainment, Imperatives, and Principles Joint Publication 3.0 entitled Joint Operations, defines the Sustainment Function as “the provision of logistics and personnel services
Is Humanitarian Military Intervention (HMI) Legitimate? Humanitarian Military Intervention in the recent years has been creating a lot of controversies and debates all over the world. It has become one of the most debated concepts in the field of international relations. To be able to justify the so-called HMIs is a highly problematic issue at hand. Before we go any further into the debate of HMI, let us first try and understand what the concept actually means. One very interesting and exhaustive
Logistics as be defined by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals is the process of planning, implementing, and controlling procedures for the efficient and effective transportation and storage of goods including services, and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption for the purpose of conforming to customer requirements. This definition includes inbound, outbound, internal, and external movements (Vitasek, 2013). Reverse logistics (RL), can happen at
The analysis of the cost in logistics distribution of Wal-Mart supermarket Contents 1.The related concepts of the distribution cost…………………………………………………………1 1.1Definition……………………………………………………………………………………………………….1 1.2 The constitution of the logistics distribution cost………………………………………….1 2.The analysis of factors influencing logistics distribution cost………………………………….1 2.1 The service level of logistics distribution………………………………………………………2 2.2 The rationality of transport vehicle
CHALLENGES FOR LOGISTIC & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN SLOWDOWN A distinct feature of this economic slowdown is the direct degradation of consumer’s assets which has wiped out hundreds of billions of dollars in wealth. And consumers have responded by spending conservatively and concentrating on improving their savings. This new era of low spending and unpredictable consumer behaviour has rendered many demand-forecasting models inaccurate or even obsolete. Therefore, companies across the world are