Transforming U.S. Army Supply Chains (Paperback, New)

Although Army aviation logistics examples are emphasized throughout, the fundamental issues and potential solutions are broadly applicable to other large-scale military and industrial supply chains as well. Following a summary of recent trends for background and context, a multi-stage conceptual model of the logistics structure is presented to segment and guide the effort. This multi-stage model is used to systematically analyze major organizational components of the supply chain, diagnose structural disorders and prescribe solutions. Integration challenges are addressed using cost-benefit perspectives which incorporate supply chain objectives of efficiency, resilience, and effectiveness. The design and evaluation section proposes an "analytical architecture" consisting of four complementary modeling approaches, collectively referred to as "dynamic strategic logistics planning", to enable a coordinated, enterprise approach for Army Logistics Transformation. An organizational construct is presented for an "engine for innovation" to accelerate and sustain continual improvement for Army logistics and supply chain management - a "Center for Innovation in Logistics Systems". Finally, strategic management challenges associated with enterprise integration and transformational change are addressed: organizational design; management information and decision support systems; strategic alignment for a learning organization; and workforce considerations including human capital investment needs. The text concludes with a relevant historical vignette and closes with a summary of expected benefits.

General

Imprint:	Business Expert Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2011
First published:	February 2011
Authors:	Greg H. Parlier
Dimensions:	231 x 153 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	275
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-60649-235-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Military life & institutions > General Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Management of specific areas > Purchasing & supply management
LSN:	1-60649-235-7
Barcode:	9781606492352

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