Focused Logistics, Global Distribution & Stock Positioning: Why Putting Stocks in the Right Place, the First Time, Actually Matters

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Abstract:

Joint Vision 2010 established the concept of Focused Logistics as a new emerging operational concept. Joint Vision 2020 established the Transformation Path for implementing the logistics concepts to support the overarching DOD goals. In 1999 the Defense Logistics Agency and the US Transportation Command established a partnership designed to enhance the Defense Global Distribution system. The program developed to coordinate this action is the Strategic Distribution Management Initiative. Through the SDMI process significant improvements to the Global Distribution system. This paper will review several of the implemented initiatives and discuss opportunities to further develop the Global Distribution system.

Author(s):
Mcnulty, Tim
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Strategy research rep.
Pagination:
0038

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.3.1_Depot Maintenance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_5.3_Planning
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT, POSITION(LOCATION), LOGISTICS SUPPORT, GLOBAL, DISTRIBUTION, JOINT MILITARY ACTIVITIES, LOGISTICS PLANNING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
FOCUSED LOGISTICS, JOINT VISION 2010, STRATEGY RESEARCH PROJECT
Report Date:
2003 Apr 07
Creation Date:
2004 Feb 25