Defence Logistics

Author : Jeremy Smith
Publisher : Kogan Page Publishers
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780749478049

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Defence Logistics by Jeremy Smith Pdf

The management of logistics and supply chain operations is of vital importance in the defence sector. Defence Logistics looks at established theories and their practical utility, providing insights into current thinking for postgraduate and undergraduate students, lecturers, researchers, practitioners and professionals through real-life case studies. Defence Logistics focuses on key areas of logistics and supply chain management in context, such as sustainability, inventory management, resilience, procurement, information systems and crisis response. This comprehensive and up-to-the-minute collection includes contributions from international academics from a range of universities, academies and defence schools, along with practitioners who are currently working in the field of defence logistics.

Author : William M. Solis
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 69 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2009-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781437912487

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Defense Logistics by William M. Solis Pdf

In 2001, the DoD identified performance based logistics (PBL) as the preferred weapon system support strategy. Within DoD, PBL is the purchase of performance outcomes, such as system availability, rather than the purchase of individual elements of logistics support -- such as parts, repairs, and engineering support. Although PBL initially arose from efforts to reduce support costs, questions have arisen about whether PBL has reduced support costs as originally intended. This report evaluates the extent to which DoD has used business case analyses to guide decisions related to PBL arrangements and the impact PBL arrangements have had on weapon system support costs. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.

Author : Great Britain: National Audit Office
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2005-06-15
Category : History
ISBN : 0102932808

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Assessing and Reporting Military Readiness by Great Britain: National Audit Office Pdf

Readiness is the term used to describe the means by which the Ministry of Defence holds its military forces at varying levels of preparedness to respond to emerging operations. An effective system for assessing and reporting military readiness is a key part of modern armed forces capability, in order to manage risks and address any deficiencies and plan for the future. This has become increasingly important in recent years given the unpredictable nature of the current security environment. This NAO report finds that the MoD has a good system for reporting the readiness of its armed forces, although there is scope for further improvement, both to better define and measure its Public Service Agreement target for readiness, and to manage the main areas of risk, such as logistic support.

Author : Vasileios Zeimpekis,George Kaimakamis,Nicholas J. Daras
Publisher : Springer
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319120751

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Military Logistics by Vasileios Zeimpekis,George Kaimakamis,Nicholas J. Daras Pdf

This book highlights recent advances in the development of effective modeling and solution approaches to enhance the performance of military logistics. It seeks to further research in global defense-related topics, including military operations, governmental operations and security, as well as nation support. Additionally its purpose is to promote the global exchange of information and ideas amongst developers and users of military operations research tools and techniques. Over the course of its nine chapters, this edited volume addresses significant issues in military logistics including: a) Restructuring processes via OR methods aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the military logistics, b) Sense-and-Respond logistics prediction and coordination techniques that provide competitive advantage, spanning the full range of military operations across the strategic, operational and tactical levels of war, c) Procurement and auctioning, d) Inventory and stock control theories and applications, e) Military transport and logistical equipment, and, f) Maintenance, repair and overhaul on operational capability in general and equipment availability. The book aims to bridge the gap between the abundant literature on commercial logistics and its scarce defense & combat counterpart. This collection of useful insights into new trends and research will offer an ideal reference for practitioners and army related personnel interested in integrating scientific rigor to improve logistics management within defense organizations & agencies. Ultimately this book should provide a relevant platform for the latest contributions of operations management, operations research, and computational intelligence towards the enhancement of military logistics.

Author : Bharat Verma
Publisher : Lancer Publishers
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2009-03-15
Category : India
ISBN : 8170621631

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Indian Defence Review by Bharat Verma Pdf

Indian Defence Review (IDR) is India's best-known defense journal. Over the year the journal has attained the "most quoted" status by defense and security analysts worldwide. The journal offers an incisive analysis of defense and politico-security affairs focused on Asia.returncharacterreturncharacterIn addition to defense and security analyses, each issue includes regular feature sections on aerospace trends, naval affairs, and army force developments, including the latest arms transfers and news.returncharacterreturncharacterIndian Defence Review, a quarterly journal, is read by almost all leading policy makers at senior bureaucratic, political and military levels. Time and again, the incisive analyses in the Indian Defence Review have helped form opinions and shape strategic responses on the sub-continent.

Author : Charles Quarker Dokubo,Celestine Oyom Bassey
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 690 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781456731557

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Defence Policy of Nigeria: Capability and Context by Charles Quarker Dokubo,Celestine Oyom Bassey Pdf

This Reader provides a structurally coherent explanation and review of the magnified role conception and organizational task expansion for the Nigerian military establishment in foreign policy. It argues essentially that one of the most problematic and intractable areas of public policy in Nigeria since the Civil War concerns the development of a professional defence establishment adequate to meet the challenges arising from the altered parameters of iour security environment. The correction of this condition is the primary motivation of the Armed Forces modernization and augmentation program that touches upon all elements of Nigeria's military power. This Reader is at once a review and a critique of the major facets of this modernization and augmentation process of the Nigerian armed forces within the operative context of the changing dimension of threat perception and the strategic parameters that have guided Nigerian military planning since the Civil War in 1970.

Author : Andrew R. Curtis
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781529229905

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Understanding UK Military Capability by Andrew R. Curtis Pdf

Who decides how to use the UK military budget and how can we be sure that the UK’s armed forces can meet the threats of tomorrow? This book provides the answers to these questions. Concentrating on decisions taken below the political level, it uncovers the factors that underpin the translation of strategic direction into military capability.

Author : Henrik Heidenkamp,John Louth,Trevor Taylor
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015-02-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317686897

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The Defence Industrial Triptych by Henrik Heidenkamp,John Louth,Trevor Taylor Pdf

The relationship between government and the businesses that contribute towards the defence and security of the state is a critical one; it often underscores a modern state’s foreign policy and sense of place in the world. Yet, despite its clear importance, this subject is underexplored and rarely analysed in a rigorous manner. As a consequence, government defence industrial policies, if they exist at all, often seem somewhat contrived, ill-considered and contradictory. The Defence Industrial Triptych systematically analyses the components and drivers of the relationships that bind a government to its defence industrial base by examining three major case studies: the UK, US and Germany, who between them account for over three quarters of NATO defence spending. The features of their defence industrial relationships –whether common or unique – provide vital lessons for policy-makers, industrialists and the taxpayer. As defence cuts bite across NATO and as the UK approaches the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review, the relationships this Whitehall Paper considers are more important than ever.

Author : William G Tuttle
Publisher : Naval Institute Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612513508

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Defense Logistics for the 21st Century by William G Tuttle Pdf

The last comprehensive study of defense logistics was published in 1959. In the ensuing forty-five years a revolutionary change in information technology and defense strategy has swept the field and mandated a new understanding of the objectives and principles of military logistics. The author, renowned defense logistics expert General William Tuttle, covers all aspects of the subject including force projection, force sustainment, and minimizing the logistics "footprint" in battle spaces. Within these objectives, he includes five principles that are employed to assess the effectiveness of the process and identifies their shortfalls and remedies. He also illuminates the major influences of culture and politics on defense logistics and proposes ways to minimize their adverse impact on combat readiness. Written for defense logistics leaders —those currently coping with the challenges and those logistics aspiring to lead —and for everyone involved in the complexities of planning and strategy, this up-to-date volume is sure to become a hallmark in the field.

Author : United States. Defense Logistics Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UIUC:30112075640992

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An Introduction to the Defense Logistics Agency by United States. Defense Logistics Agency Pdf

Author : Thomas M. Kane
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136602337

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Military Logistics and Strategic Performance by Thomas M. Kane Pdf

This work argues that logistics in warfare is crucial to achieving strategic success. The author identifies logistical capabilities as an arbiter of opportunity, which plays a critical role in determining which side will hold the strategic iniative in war. Armies which have secured reliable resources of supply have a great advantage in determining the time and manner in which engagements take place. Often, they can fight in ways their opponents cannot. The author illustrates this point with case studies of British logistics during the Burma campaign in the World War II, American logistical innovations during the Pacific War, Communist supply methods during the American phase of the Vietnam War and the competing logistical systems of both NATO and Warsaw Pact conventional forces during the Cold War.

Author : Gary Sullivan,Stephen Barthorpe,Stephen Robbins
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-02-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781444390414

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Managing Construction Logistics by Gary Sullivan,Stephen Barthorpe,Stephen Robbins Pdf

Every major industry except construction uses logistics to improve its bottom line... Poor logistics is costing the construction industry at least £3 billion a year according to a report – ‘Improving Construction Logistics’ – published by the Strategic Forum for Construction. Additional costs arise as a result of operatives waiting for materials, and skilled craftsmen being used for unskilled jobs. Inadequate management of logistics also has an adverse effect on quality, causes delays to projects, and adds to the health and safety risks on site. This practical book highlights the benefits of good logistics as well as the use of consolidation centres on projects. It shows how reduction in transport movements, less money tied up in stock, less waste, and the more efficient use of skilled craftsmen will reduce the cost of projects, reduce construction time, improve quality, reduce risks to health and safety, improve environmental performance and generally improve the image of the industry. The authors offer practical ways of achieving these benefits through integrated project teams and supply chains and the increased adoption of information technology including electronic communications, bar coding, and electronic tagging for tracing products. They also show how specific roles for each part of the industry can help to improve logistics. • Practical, clear and accessible • First book to address logistics in construction • Written by the industry-recognized logistics experts • Tackles issues of key concern: efficient use of labour; sustainability; waste and supply chain management

Author : United States. Defense Logistics Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Defense contracts
ISBN : UCAL:B4007074

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Annual Management Report of the Defense Logistics Agency by United States. Defense Logistics Agency Pdf

Author : Julian Lindley-French,Yves Boyer
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780191628405

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The Oxford Handbook of War by Julian Lindley-French,Yves Boyer Pdf

The Oxford Handbook of War is the definitive analysis of war in the twenty-first century. With over forty senior authors from academia, government and the armed forces world-wide the Handbook explores the history, theory, ethics and practice of war. The Handbook first considers the fundamental causes of war, before reflecting on the moral and legal aspects of war. Theories on the practice of war lead into an analysis of the strategic conduct of war and non Western ways of war. The heart of the Handbook is a compelling analysis of the military conduct of war which is juxtaposed with consideration of technology, economy, industry, and war. In conclusion the volume looks to the future of this apparently perennial feature of human interaction.

Author : Tom Frame,Albert Palazzo
Publisher : UNSW Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781742242453

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On Ops: Lessons and Challenges for the Australian Army since East Timor by Tom Frame,Albert Palazzo Pdf

No-one in the Australian government or Army could have predicted that in the 25 years following the end of the Cold War Army personnel would be deployed to Rwanda, Cambodia, Somalia, Bougainville, East Timor, Afghanistan, Iraq and the Solomon Islands. In a constructive critique of the modern Australian Army, ‘On Ops’ examines the massive transformation that has taken place since troops were deployed to East Timor 1999. After decades of inactivity and the ‘long peace’ of the 1970s and 1980s the Army was stretched to the limit. Contributors include John Howard and Peter Leahy as well as Craig Stockings, David Horner and an impressive array of military historians, academics, intelligence experts and ex and current Army.