Importance Of Logistics

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Abstract: Nowadays, the applications of logistics are used widely in every field of operations. Lately, even the military take the chances to produce their own steps or plans in order to improve their performance in deployment of troops, sorting out information and many more. In essence, logistic is the process of managing of goods or materials from the point of origin to the point of consumption. In this aspect of military, it is the process of managing information of defenses, attacks plans or troop deployment from base to the point of operations. Hence, military forces need to plan out a proper logistics layout to boost performance and to avoid miss interpretations of important information that may lead to loss of life or assets. INTRODUCTION…show more content…
Some of the goods need special containers and special unit of carriage since the properties of the goods are different than any conventional goods. Goods like ammunition and troops deployment are very important in a standard operation even in a training exercise. A well-kept logistic planning is important to manage large amount of information and to avoid misdirection of shipments of goods as well as avoiding high transportation cost. (Chang, 1988). Since every military base are located at a different geographical sites, the vehicle that transfer those equipment need adapt to the surrounding terrains and need to be specially equip according to the types of goods that been transported. Furthermore, a quick respond and resupply of rations and equipment are very important for a military base. (The Role of Transport, 2015). Arriving on time, as scheduled, is the effort of a proper logistical planning by thoroughly implementing and inspecting the product management process from point of origin to the point of consumption. An effective and efficient management of goods and logistics are the key to improving the military power as well as…show more content…
Process of predicting customers’ needs and wants, acquiring the capital, material purpose, technologies and information necessary to meet those needs and wants. In an environment where supply chain failure can literally cost lives. Optimizing the goods or services producing network to fulfill customers request and utilizing the network in a timely way (Tseng & Yue, 2005). Military people will have to make sure that the service their offered can be done by using all economic utilities above in order to create harmony and satisfaction of the customers
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