The Mission of the Army Logistics Management College (ALMC), now referred to as the Army Logistics University (ALU) at Fort Lee, VA is to enhance the readiness and sustainability of United States Forces through training, education, consulting and research in Logistics, Acquisition and Operations Research Systems Analysis. In joint with the ALU, the Sustainment Center of Excellence (SCoE) runs eight different versions of battalion and brigade-level pre-command branch or technically focused courses
The Logistics Officer Corps is designed to meet several emerging needs. Logistic officers keep the unit moving. They have to have an advanced degree in logistics management. A logistic officer can make up to $6,429/mo. The Logistics Officer Corps includes all commissioned and warrant officers within the Logistics Corps. An Army Logistic Officers is usually designed to develop and maintain the right balance between the Army’s need for functional logistics expertise and the Army’s increasing need for
Executive Summary: Overview of Defense Logistics, a conceptual framework Overview Understanding defense logistics require an overall understanding of the operational framework, information flow, its overarching linkage to national security strategy and adhering principles that are required for successful campaign planning and execution. There are two important components of defense logistics: Force Projection and Force Sustainment. While the force projection implies moving forces to certain geographical
ammunition field for the U.S. Army and have done so for the past 18 years. The changes that the Marines are beginning to implement will help to free up resources and cut funds that could be used for other projects. With the attacks of 9-11, many of the military logisticians realized that we were not finished with what we had begun in 1991. They also realized that there had to be a better way to support the force. I deployed with the Army in Desert Storm and was witness to hundreds of containers arriving
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is the Department of Defense's combat logistics support agency. DLA provides the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, other federal agencies and partner nation armed forces with a full spectrum of logistics, acquisition and technical services. DLA sources and provides nearly all the consumable items America’s military forces need to operate – from food, fuel and energy to uniforms, medical supplies and construction material. DLA also supplies nearly 86 percent of
the Joint War Fighting Function “Sustainment.” OVERLORD required synchronizing, coordinating, and integrating the logistics capabilities of coalition forces, their equipment as well as civilian manufacturing capabilities to meet the strategic end state (e.g. the defeat of Germany). This article will review the purpose and definition of Joint Sustainment, its imperatives and logistics planning principles and examine how Eisenhower and his planners incorporated these imperatives and principles into
I am interested in pursuing an MBA at this point in my career to better prepare myself as I transition out of the military in the near future. A MBA from GWU will further define the leadership and managerial skills I have already learned inside the United States Air Force. In addition to an MBA, my past experience with managing people inside very harsh climates and physically and mentally challenging scenarios will set me apart from others in the career path I choose. Earning an MBA has always been
The word logistic has originated from Greek word ‘Logistikos’ and the Latin word ‘Logisticus’ which means science of computing & calculating In ancient times it was used more in connection with moving armies, the supplies of food & armaments to the war front. During World War II logistics gained importance in army operations covering the movement of supplies, men & equipment across the border Today It has acquired the wider meaning and is used in the business for the movement of material from suppliers
Business logistics refers to a group of related activities all involved in the movement and storage of products and information, from the sources of raw materials through to final consumers and beyond to recycling and disposal. Business logistics is a new term and concept in modern business vocabulary. For many people, it is often referred to as the "seven rights" provides a good working definition of logistics. Business logistics is also defined as getting the right item in the right quantity at
the Joint War Fighting Function “Sustainment.” OVERLORD required synchronizing, coordinating, and integrating the logistics capabilities of coalition forces and their equipment, as well as civilian manufacturing capabilities to meet the political end state (e.g. the defeat of Germany). This article will review the purpose and definition of Joint Sustainment; its imperatives and logistics planning principles; and examine how Eisenhower and his planners incorporated these imperatives and principles into
Midterm Reflection In the first half of the course Advanced Business Logistics, I have found many items that have stood out over the past four weeks. Each weekly lesson plan has been logically broken down into segments that were easily understood and presented in a logical fashion. I have been pleasantly surprised and excited about the course content. I have been aware of many of the topics discussed which have been presented in previous courses but not to the detail that I have found in this
Logistics Management In the Second World War logistics also played an integral role. The allied forces’ invasion of Europe was a highly skilled exercise in logistics, However while the Generals and Field Marshals from the earliest times have understood the critical of logistics, strangely it is only in the recent history that business organizations have come to recognize the vital impact that logistics management can play in gaining a competitive advantage (Christopher 1992). However, we must ask
Logistics and Supply Chain Management is the practice of transportation of goods and services from one level to another using efficient methods. The costs of operation, the speed of delivery, movement of loads and the quality of goods and services is boosted by advancing the management structure of the supply chain. The findings in this paper give, in detail, the current market status in relation to Supply Chain Management and it also gives a concise description of the term ‘Risk Management’ and
The term logistics is originally from the military, which consist by the supply of necessary items for national defence. Till 1960s this term was started to be used in the business and management area, it mainly was used to describe the physical distribution. During the development of the management science and technology, during 1970s to 1980s, logistics had more functions, includes the inbound and outbound logistic which separately support manufacturing, with materials management and marketing
Contrary to appearances that logistics and supply chain management are byproducts of the industrial era, the earliest recorded reference dates back to the 1830’s. In his book The Art of War, Napoleon Bonaparte staff officer Baron Antoine-Henri Jomini defines logistics by its value to the French military. (Rogers, 2004) Named after the French military title major général des logìs, De Jomini defines logistics responsibilities for establishing camps, supply lines, leading marches and strategic troop
QUESTION 1 I would define logistics as the process of planning and organizing the deployment of resources needed to undertake and complete a task in a manner that is cost-efficient and achieves the intended objective. The deployment would be from one location to another, which means logistics involves both movement and storage. The resources could be supplies and equipment needed to render a service, materials and component parts needed to assemble a product or finished goods inventory needed to
product and service packages required by end customers (Harland, 1996). The term was coined by Keith Oliver, a Booz Allen Hamilton executive in 1982 as an extension of logistics, though some scholars see the terms interchangeable. Logistics, as well as many other terms commonly used in business, originate from military terminology. In business language it generally refers to the management of the flow of goods, information and other resources, between the point of origin and the point of consumption
Subdivisions of logistics administration ⦁ Business Logistics Getting, moving and putting away of R/M and transporting, warehousing and dissemination of F/G. ⦁ Facilitation of pertinent assembling and promoting. Making completed merchandise accessible to the clients in the business sector. Acquiring, moving and putting away of horticultural items. Giving focused edge in wares market ⦁ Event Logistics :- The net work of exercises, offices and staff required to sort out, calendar and convey
Served as an expert consultant for all supply and logistics control matters at all locations within the Regional Supply Distribution Network. Directed teams in various supply chain and logistics activities. Reviewed operations and recommended strategies for improving efficiency of supply systems. Functioned as an Administrative Lead, providing expert-level domain and functional counseling, analysis, and support on complex programs/projects. Developed, coordinated, and implemented supply management
OPD sessions with 19 junior officers related to the seven Army values. Enforce high standards of discipline. Developed a unit esprit de corps around the HYDRA insignia for the 30th BSTB creating a world-class organization, sustaining uninterrupted logistics for USARCENT and tenant organizations in support of 12,000 personnel throughout Kuwait AOR. Continue to identify ways and means the OCS staff and myself can improve. Establish daily battle rhythm for recurring events and meetings within the OCS