Military Logistics Cargo Distribution Management for the Next Conflict Chris Ballard, Wyly Gilfoil, Kathy Lau, Jay Miseli, Scott Ostrowski, Sebastien Prangere, Sug Je Sohn, Heather Stevenson, Jaroslav Tyman

Role and Plan - Demand Demand Team assesses the scope of this capability and the levels of usefulness. Step 1 – Read relevant articles and After-Action Reviews detailing performance of logistics agencies during Operation Iraqi Freedom for the 3 rd Infantry Division Step 2 – Conduct online survey to determine actual demand from units executing logistics and scope of this capability

Relevant Articles: Army Logistics: Our Reality, Our Future Logistics White Paper Moving Those Beans and Bullets Sustainment of the Army Depends on Continuing Logistics Transformation DLA: Logistics Backbone of Iraqi Freedom Delivering Logistics Readiness to the Warfighter After-Action Reviews Utilized: 3 rd Infantry Division (Mechanized) HHC, Task Force 2-69 Armor C/1-3 ADA HHC/1-24 Infantry Survey 12 responses, varying experiences, rank and organizations Coverage from Iraq, Kosovo, Germany, and numerous training events Execution experience from platoon level through Corps (multi- Division) logistics Current State - Demand

Results (AARs and Articles) Macro-level Issues and Recommendations 1. Connect Logisticians at all levels -e.g. logistics internet at every echelon -Correlates with demand survey result one 2. Modernize Distribution -use automated inventory and shipment tracking to deliver what is needed to “who needs it” and to provide feedback on availability - optimization capability is not necessary if the real-time information sharing capability and asset visibility of requirement 1 exists

Results (Survey) Want 2 Key Capabilities: 1. Information flow with feedback mechanism - prefer existing technology (ie FBCB2) - want requirements sent higher with digital record and projected fill time (or availability) feedback along with % of requirement to be delivered - must interface with all level of logistics support 2. Inventory/Shipment Resource -i.e. UPS Package Tracking -must be linked to logistics network -tells the system what is where and tracks the progress of the resource towards the unit needing it

Resource Expended Resource Expended Resource Required Resource Available? Yes Resource Delivered Resource Required Resource Not Available! No X Resource Available? Resource Delivered Resource Required Resource Not Available! Yes No X Company Command Post And Logistics Node Battalion Logistics Node Brigade Logistics Node Process Repeats Until Resource Is Delivered Next Higher Logistics Node Desired Process - Demand Status Info Request Resupply Information Network Automated Inventory and Shipment Tracking (Interfaces w/ Network) Resource

Role and Plan - Feasibility Feasibility-Determine the platform, echelon, and technical aspects of the system –Capabilities Analysis –Cost-Benefit Analysis

Current State - Feasibility Two Options –Entirely new system PDA to laptop to desktop –Alteration/ Upgrade of current systems FBCB2 to CSSCS

Applicability – Part 1 Identification of the technological characteristics - Analyze the feasible technologies in managerial perspectives such as: 1.Competitive Priorities 2.Sources of Innovation 3.Measures of Performance 4.Technology Transfer and Diffusion 5.Technology Strategy 6.Core Capabilities 7.Value Chain Model

Applicability - Part 2 Operations strategy for military logistics management -Answer the following key questions, 1.How can we satisfy the identified demands? 2.What are the barriers in implementing the technologies in current setting of business (military)? How can we resolve the difficulties? 3.What does the value chain model of military supply system look like? What is the weakest link, if exists, and how can we strengthen the value on it?

Fundamental Enablers Uniqueness/Sustainability Value Chain Transformation Field Troops Logistics Planning System Logistics Planning System Logistics Nodes (Brigade/ Battallion/ Company) Logistics Nodes (Brigade/ Battallion/ Company) Military Logistics Communication System Military Logistics Communication System Resource Supply System Resource Supply System Physical Resource Allocation Inventory Status Report and Supply Request Supply Commands and Master Plans Optimized Supply Instructions Information Symmetry Operations Planning System Operations Planning System Value Chain Model

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