Looking to the Military Model to Improve Commercial Supply Chains
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Military operations have always had an urgency to their supply-line management, something that has not always been present in commerce.
Who is a Military Logistician and How to Become One?
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 29, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Military logistics refers to the processes, systems, and resources involved in transporting, generating, redeploying, sustaining, or reallocating materials to forces. This military officer has expertise in mission planning, maintenance and transportation of the country’s troops.
Military 
80
80 Join 136,000+
Insiders
Sign Up for our Newsletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
[PODCAST] Building a Life of Logistics Love: From the Military to Civilian Logistics
GlobalTranz
MARCH 18, 2020
Listen to “Building a Life of Logistics Love & Preparedness: From the Military to Civilian Logistics” on Spreaker. The post [PODCAST] Building a Life of Logistics Love: From the Military to Civilian Logistics appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
Military 156
156 
Tips for Hiring an Attorney for Military Water Contamination!
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Military members and their families are often faced with difficult legal decisions. Following the discovery, numerous former members of the military have filed lawsuits against the government seeking compensation for personal injury and property damage. Subscribe Here!
Military 96
96 
5 Steps to 100% Inventory & Asset Accuracy: A Warehouse Manager’s Guide to RFID
Advertisement
It highlights the use cases, benefits, and challenges of implementing RFID into your warehouse and supply chain operations and finding the right partner to get you there. Case study: Military contractor saves time & money The guide is “5 Steps to 100% Inventory & Asset Accuracy.” What's inside the eBook?
Taming the Supply Chain Beast: Tech Solutions for Smoother Operations with Kendra Phillips
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 22, 2024
Kendra Phillips and Joe Lynch discuss taming the supply chain beast. In that position she was responsible for overseeing the evaluation, development and deployment of new technologies and digital products for the Supply Chain and Dedicated Transportation businesses.
COVID Has Fundamentally Changed the Profession of Supply Chain Management
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 3, 2022
The toilet paper shortage was one of the COVID era events that taught people what the term “supply chain management” meant. The changes to the profession of supply chain management are dramatic. Firstly, the term “supply chain management” was not in general use before COVID. This worked.
Military Life: My Experience with the U.K. COVID-19 Support Force
BlueYonder
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Thank you to our Blue Yonder military veterans and all those who have served. The pinnacle of my time in the military to date was my 7-month operational tour in Afghanistan from 2011 to 2012. COVID-19 Support Force as a Military Liaison Officer. This year, in honor of Veterans Day, we’re sharing four Blue Yonder perspectives.
Military 92
92 
Five Hidden Skills that Military Veterans Bring to Logistics
Material Handling & Logistics
JANUARY 12, 2018
Use your company’s military veterans and their five-hidden skill sets to make your company logistically successful. Central to the eventual Allied victory was not just General Patton, who swung his military units to attack in the opposite direction, but also a little-known logistical unit. 2) War Game Your Supply Chain and Operations.
Military 108
108 
GPS is Vital for Supply Chains. What If It Goes Down?
Talking Logistics
MARCH 22, 2021
“GPS depends on satellites, which can be damaged by electromagnetic storms or military attack. Read more GPS is Vital for Supply Chains. The post GPS is Vital for Supply Chains. Even with the satellites intact, hacking incidents proliferate, using inexpensive, easily available hardware.” What If It Goes Down?
Military 161
161 
Supply Chain Visibility in Foggy Times
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
In military operations, there is a notion called “the fog of war.” ” As supply chains have grown more complex, the same thing could be written about many of them. ” As supply chains have grown more complex, the same thing could be written about many of them.
Supply Chain Officers Must Face Five ‘Urgent’ Risk Areas, Gartner Says
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 6, 2022
From nature to military operations, the ability to offset weaknesses against predators is a key survival strategy. Today’s supply chain leaders should take note.
Gartner 139
139 
Shorter Supply Chains are Upending Globalization Patterns
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Supply chain disruptions during the pandemic highlighted global dependence on Chinese manufacturing — and those dependencies raised serious concerns among China’s trading partners. As supply chain challenges eased and cooler heads prevailed, calls for decoupling decreased but admonitions to de-risk supply chains increased.
How Military Service Helped Me See Beyond Assumptions — and Embrace Differences
BlueYonder
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
For several months, I had been tossing around the idea of joining the military. I wasn’t the stereotypical recruit; I had no overwhelming sense of patriotism, if anything it was the opposite, and no long and storied history of generations of my family serving in the military.
Military 85
85 
Ukraine and the Supply Chain
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Victor Meyer, a former United States Navy SEAL and current COO of risk intelligence company Supply Wisdom, predicts, “There will be at least hybrid warfare going on in the Ukraine.”[2] Hybrid warfare, the strategy of using means other than military force to wage war on a nation, includes economic pressure to destabilize economies.
Ukraine 130
130 
Veterans of Blue Yonder Earn Their Stripes Within the Supply Chain Space
BlueYonder
AUGUST 17, 2022
The goal is to serve, recruit, retain, mentor, and advocate for all Blue Yonder veterans including veterans of military service, law enforcement, and emergency services. When I interviewed for the role in 1998, I didn’t know much about supply chain. What skills did you find transferable to your role at Blue Yonder?
Drone delivery coming soon to a supply chain near you
Kinaxis
AUGUST 21, 2019
by Ilyas Kucukcay The concept of a drone was not something we gave much thought too just a few years ago—except for the applications of the military-related operations, much less drones in supply chains as product delivery mechanisms. Meet the dazzling drones of the supply chain near future.
Origin of Logistics & Supply Chain Revealed! - SupplyChainOpz
Supply Chain Opz
MAY 25, 2013
Origin of Logistics & Supply Chain Revealed! What do we know about "Logistics" and "Supply Chain" to date? Frankel et al 2008 indicated that " supply chain " and "supply chain management" first recognized in the 1980s. 3) Origin of "Supply Chain". Case Studies. 1) Current State.
Why I Love Supply Chain Management
Logility
JULY 25, 2019
At that point in my life I probably had only heard the term “logistics” as related to the military and the term “supply chain management” hadn’t been coined yet. Again, logistics or supply chain management wasn’t part of my vocabulary or part of a long-term career plan.
Supply Chain Cybersecurity: Supply Chain Contractors Need to Improve Cybersecurity Risk
GlobalTranz
APRIL 9, 2018
But if you perform work as part of a supply chain, you know that the stakes are especially high. Given that you’re part of a network of providers, vendors, transporters and managers, the impact of just one weak link in the supply chain cybersecurity “chain of custody” can be significant. Download white paper.
Pharmaceutical 183
183 
Baltimore Bridge Collapse- A Reminder of Supply Chain Risk
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 27, 2024
and global wide headlines, not only for the significance of such a tragedy, but as a fresh reminder that events of such magnitude are now part of the landscape of supply chain and logistics risk. Then there are the implications for various industry supply chains. Industry Supply Network Implications U.S.
Baltimore 52
52 
What Supply Chains Can Learn From Military Planners in Times of Crisis
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 1, 2020
This three-step process used by U.S. armed forces can identify, analyze and mitigate threats to an organization.
Military 142
142 
The impact of regional instabilities on the Global Supply Chain and how ERP can help
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
APRIL 13, 2022
Even before the pandemic, global supply chain were fragile thanks to factors such as the US-China trade war, less efficient shipping routes and a huge drive to cut costs by consolidating loads. Unpacking expected disruptions across the supply chain for manufacturers and distributors.
Space: The final logistics and supply chain management frontier
Kinaxis
MARCH 19, 2018
by Ilyas Kucukcay Recent advancements in the space launch market may indicate an increased need for logistics and supply chain management in outer space operations. It’s an indication of a society that can use advanced supply chain technology to achieve the best, and to find and harvest the undiscovered.
Ryder’s Freight Market Update with Kevin Clonch
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Ryder is regularly recognized for its industry-leading practices in third-party logistics, technology-driven innovations, commercial vehicle maintenance, environmental stewardship, corporate social responsibility, world-class safety and security programs, military veteran recruitment initiatives, and the hiring of a diverse workforce.
Freight 193
193 
The Best Logistics Team You Have Never Heard Of with Matt Scherer
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 16, 2021
Matt Scherer has been helping thousands of military professionals, college students, and other business executives create, update and improve their LinkedIn profiles. He is the author of “LinkedIn For Military” , now in its third edition. About Military Transition Roundtable. About Matt Scherer.
Military 130
130 
Supply Chain Cybersecurity Risks are Increasing
Enterra Insights
APRIL 7, 2022
When Russia invaded Ukraine with its military might, there was nearly as much talk about cyberattacks as there were about physical assaults. ” With the global supply chain already snarled, increased cyber-vulnerability is not good news. Cloned copies of a number of Ukrainian government websites. 3] They include: Malware.
DOD Wants Hypersonic Weapons. But the Supply Chain to Support Production Isn’t There
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 23, 2023
The supply chain for scaling up the production of hypersonic weapons by the U.S. military doesn’t exist.
Military 52
52 
China Says the Move to Limit Chips Will Hurt Supply Chains, Cause Big Losses
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 18, 2023
The export control revisions announced October 17 aim to prevent the use of chips in military applications, including the development of artificial intelligence as well as hypersonic missiles.
Military 59
59 
How manufacturers can respond to supply chain disruptions
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MARCH 31, 2022
Global supply chains were starting to recover from two years of upheaval caused by the pandemic when the military crisis hit. The further disruption caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could cause major disruptions to the global supply chain and impact South Africa. Supply chain challenges.
Polaris Named a Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2021 Top Supply Chain Project with ToolsGroup
ToolsGroup
JUNE 15, 2021
BOSTON (June 16, 2020) – Supply & Demand Chain Executive , the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, selected Polaris to receive a “Top Supply Chain Projects Award for 2021” for its project with ToolsGroup. About Supply & Demand Chain Executive. About Polaris.
ToolsGroup 120
120 
How to Implement AI in Your Supply Chain: A Real-world Guide
ThroughPut
MARCH 15, 2024
Over the past few years, the relentless disruptions of the Covid-19 pandemic, natural calamities, geopolitical tensions and economic instability have exposed glaring vulnerabilities in supply chains across the globe. That said, implementing AI in your supply chain can be a daunting task.
How to Implement AI in Your Supply Chain: A Real-world Guide
ThroughPut
MARCH 15, 2024
Over the past few years, the relentless disruptions of the Covid-19 pandemic, natural calamities, geopolitical tensions and economic instability have exposed glaring vulnerabilities in supply chains across the globe. That said, implementing AI in your supply chain can be a daunting task.
MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics with Chris Caplice
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Chris Caplice and Joe Lynch discuss MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics and a wide range of logistics and supply chain topics. from MIT in 1996 in Transportation and Logistics Systems, a MSCE from the University of Texas at Austin, and a BSCE from the Virginia Military Institute. He received a Ph.D.
GameaPalooza US AirForce Event at NC State Draws a Crowd!
NC State SCRC
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Gaming in military education has traditionally been reserved for wargaming and simulation, however, a recent event hosted by NC State, entitled “Gameapalooza” spotlighted emerging applications of gaming technology, specifically for the US Air Force. Dr. Arnav Jhala of N.C. Master Sgt.
Military 52
52 
FMCG: Costs and Supply Chain Excellence
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
MAY 27, 2015
Just imagine, no weekends or bank holidays to allow the supply chain to catch up or regroup. All FMCG supply chain people will have all had the dubious privilege to call Metro or Asda or Tesco to say “sorry, we are out of stock on Bloggo Powder but it will be with you on Tuesday”.
Pharmaceutical 100
100 
Lifting the Fog of Supply Chain Transformation
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 1, 2019
For a number of years, business analysts have been preaching the gospel of transformation in supply chain operations. Glenn Steinberg ( @GlennSteinberg ), global and Americas supply chain leader at EY, observes, “You’ve been hearing about ‘the supply chain of the future’ for years.
Supply Chain Cybersecurity: Supply Chain Contractors Need to Improve Cybersecurity Risk
Veridian Solutions
JANUARY 5, 2023
But if you perform work as part of a supply chain, you know that the stakes are especially high. Given that you’re part of a network of providers, vendors, transporters and managers, the impact of just one weak link in the supply chain cybersecurity “chain of custody” can be significant.
What Drives My Passion for Supply Chain Management?
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 22, 2014
For me who has spent the last 20 years in the military focused on different types of ROI as they pertain to logistics planning and coordination on the battlefield, there is an excitement in translating the skills and experience from military logistics to corporate America. What drives your passion for supply chain management?
Squirrelling Away – How panic buying is affecting the supply chain
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 14, 2020
Scared that their Government is, if it hasn’t already, going to implement a military style “total lockdown” to… As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, people have become like squirrels.
Military 114
114 
10 Disruptive Issues in the Supply Chain
American Global Logistics
MARCH 5, 2024
Specifically, we covered the threats, impacts, and mitigation strategies disrupting supply chains. They are doing so with increasingly devastating effects by targeting Houthi military capabilities , from ships to drones to air strikes and speed boats. That's a hard-to-prevent risk that could damage or sink ships. First, the U.S.
Taiwan Turmoil Prompts Detours and Delays for Global Shipping
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 1, 2022
China’s announcement of military drills around Taiwan as U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits the island is already having ripple effects across global supply chains, prompting detours and causing delays of energy shipments.
Taiwan 100
100 
The State of Technology in Controlled Substances and High-Value Supply Chains: Part 2, Pharma
Shipchain
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Please enjoy Part 2 of our two-part webinar series focusing on high-value and controlled substances supply chains. This webinar will cover the pharma supply chain. We will delve into understanding the supply chains for any goods or substances that are high-risk and high-security. Government/Military.
Pharmaceutical 104
104 
7 Supply Chain Tips from Superheroes!
Supply Chain Opz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2013
Supply chain management is everywhere and even the superheroes can give you some lessons! Background Supply chain management has gained more recognition from businesses as the strategy that helps to increase revenue and improve services. But, we do have the pride and some of us even save millions of life.
Let's personalize your content