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During the last 30 years the environments faced by the business
logistics manager have dramatically increased in complexity. The
integration of logistics processes with organizational strategy,
increasing complexities of partnership/channel relationships, and the
increasingly international scope of business logistics processes are
examples of these complexities. The military logistics literature
addresses complex issues of integrating logistics with strategy and
tactics; co‐ordinating world wide supply operations; co‐ordinating an
industrial base with military needs; and managing cycles of
mobilization, warfare, and demobilization. Summarizes the development of
business logistics thought, reviews the military logistics literature,
and develops insights from the said literature that appear relevant to
business logistics thought.

A brief look at some of the commercial applications of methods first developed in military logistics which are now gaining universal acceptance

This work argues that logistics in warfare is crucial to achieving strategic success. The author identifies logistical capabilities as an arbiter of opportunity, which plays a critical role in determining which side will hold the strategic initiative in war. Armies which have secured reliable resources of supply have a great advantage in determining the time and manner in which engagements take place. Often, they can fight in ways their opponents cannot. The author illustrates this point with case studies of British logistics during the Burma campaign in the World War II, American logistical inn.

The lacunae in scholarly study of military logistics is argued to have resulted in incomplete military-historical analyses, leaving both winners & losers unable to analyze causative factors to better military systems. A brief discussion of logistics scholarship traces the definitions & scope as an integration of strategic, operational, & tactical plans with battleground situations. The two schools of logistics distinguish Clausewitz & Jominis conceptualizations as the Prussian & French schools, & the US adoption of the latter. The application of an econometric logistics model to modern warfare addresses issues of the logistical vacuum & functioning of military logistics systems as exemplified in the case of the German attack on the Soviet Union. Future studies of military logistics are concluded to offer greater understanding of the rational control & economic norms of the system to commanders, & will avoid future military logistic catastrophes. Tables, Figures, References. J. Harwell

<i>Nowadays, the most important factors that cause global market activity and have a big
influence on logistics processes are: globalisation and rapid development of new technologies.
In that environment, military logistics are operating incessantly alongside the supply of
goods in times of war, peace and crisis. These logistics are focused on finding solutions for
being more effective and economically profi table. Because of this, logisticians try to reduce
costs and supply good faster, as well as trying to provide the right quality and service..
The current challenges in military logistics support have changed. The biggest challenge
for all logistics processes is to provide services according to the 7R formula (right time,
right product, right quantity, right condition, right place, right customer, and right price).
A logistics leader is important for every operational mission. Thanks to the leader making
quick and smart decisions, successful termination of a mission is possible.</i><br><br>
<i>The article is based on the example of logistics support for the Polish contingent in Kosovo.
In the light of the above, the aim of the article is to identify and estimate the situation of
military logistics. The research problem is as follow: What are the biggest determinants
of logistics processes in military area?</i>

PurposeThis paper aims to present a study on the organization of military logistics under "hot" conditions in an expeditionary crisis response operation. The authors' main research question is: in what way is armed forces logistics sourcing organized in the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan?Design/methodology/approachTo answer their research question, the authors conducted a case study including field research at military sites in Afghanistan. The case study is focused on military organizations that operate in a hostile and ambiguous environment. The authors compare sourcing of three categories of support services, i.e. facilities management, maintenance & logistics and security.FindingsThe authors' results include a systematic overview of the organization of command, logistic and accounting (sourcing) in the ISAF mission, involving multinational military partners and contractors. Second, the authors show how Canada, NATO, The Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the USA sourced the three categories of services mentioned in terms of sourcing profiles. Focusing on contracting, the authors outline which strategies NATO and the countries mentioned used in practice. And finally, differences and similarities are highlighted in the area of funding and accounting.Research limitations/implicationsWhile the authors' study provides insight in the use of sourcing profiles identified in this paper, more research is necessary to identify criteria for explaining sourcing decisions of armed forces.Practical implicationsThe paper provides a systematic overview for practitioners and scholars and enhances manageability and policy development relevant for those who prepare, execute, monitor and evaluate missions.Originality/valueThe authors' paper is one of the first to provide a systematic overview in operational defense sourcing relying on first‐hand field data. This area of study is fragmented and remains mostly closed for non‐military researchers.