Articles

How is RFID tagging overcoming issues with shipping inaccuracies? How will RFID tagging reduce costs associated with claims and improper transactions? Justin Patton, University of Arkansas, RFID Laboratory discusses how RFID tagging is tackling the issue of shipping accuracy and reducing costs. He also discusses the 60 use cases for RFID value in the supply chain. Read more

What strategies will effectively integrate business processes across the Army and supply chain? What are the best methods for supply chain management that can be taken from the private sector? Carlos Morrison, Corporate information Office Army G4 discusses the Single Army Logistics Enterprise (SALE) initiative and its ability to give the Army auditable processes. He also sheds light on the GCSS-Army, a key component of the overall Army enterprise strategy and explains how these recent initiatives are ensuring the supply chain isn’t broken. Read more

As the US continues to draw down in Afghanistan, the logistical needs of the troops are changing. The DLA remains steadfast to ensure they meet the demands of the troops. This means ‘supplying exactly what those combatant commanders need, when they need it’. William Kenny, ED-Troop Support examines the challenges and strategies to ensuring this is achieved efficiently and in a fiscally responsible way. Read more

The Department of Defense’s logistics transformation requires a leaner and more efficient management of the global supply chain. In an effort to do more with less, global supply chain operations must adopt innovative technology and integrate waste-reducing processes. In this IDGA exclusive interview, Jim Alexander, Product Manager, Joint-Automatic Identification Technology explores how real time in-transit visibility is achieved through radio-frequency identification and satellite GPS. Mr Alexander also highlights how PM-AIT is helping to automate parachute serial number chain-of-custody tracking. Read more

This IDGA exclusive interview features Colonel Bradford Nelson, Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence within the Army Materiel Command. In an era of persistent conflict, Colonel Nelson highlights the ways in which AMC is anticipating intelligence requirements and what it means to maintain a strategic edge through the logistic lifecycle Read more

Meeting warfighters’ logistical needs is a top priority in fiscal 2012 – thus, it is more important than ever that the processes for logistical support and sustainment be optimized and fully integrated. In this IDGA preview interview, David Floyd of the Center for Logistics and Sustainment, Defense Acquisition University, examines the role of a product support manager, and identifies the main gaps that exist within the historic ILS elements, and how the Integrated Product Support (IPS) Element Guidebook addresses these issues. Read more

There are a multitude of challenges of overseeing a large and diverse tactical fleet, not least of which is sharing the stages of numerous projects to relevant partners within the defense community as well as industry. In Canada, those challenges fall in part to Lieutenant - Colonel Tim Hall, Project Director, Tactical Support Vehicle System (TSVS), National Defence. Read more

IDGA speaks with Colonel Brian Leonhard, RESET Program Manager for the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, about current National Guard RESET programs and projects, including current equipment priorities for RESET and the latest National Guard plans, policies and procedures. Read more

While RESET logistics support is a vital component for warfighter readiness across a broad spectrum of military equipment, it seems particularly important for C4ISR equipment. Chief Warrant Officer (Retired) Travis Curtis, Sr., DML examines the unique challenges in C4ISR logistics support. IDGA: While RESET logistics support is a vital component for warfighter readiness across a broad spectrum of military equipment, it seems particularly important for C4ISR equipment. What are the unique challenges in C4ISR logistics support? Read more