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Who said supply chains are boring?: 6. Winfield Scott: A Native.

Supply Chains Rock

While fighting in the Mexican War of 1846 to 1848, Scott became frustrated by the need to continually secure his garrisons and supply lines from Mexicos guerrilla forces. Current resupply of water and fuel continue to pose unique logistical challenges for units deployed in Afghanistan.

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Speed Bumps on the Road to Vehicle Automation

MIT Supply Chain

The third issue is the threat of cyber security; what if hackers take control of the big flying drone and crash it, killing everybody on board and people on the ground? The incentive for cargo carriers is the potential for reaping huge cost savings if they can take human pilots out of the cockpit. There are precedents too.