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National Defense May 2007 Lawrence P. Farrell Jr.	Logistics Requires Teamwork, Solid Leadership The Defense Department has achieved measurable improvements in its ability to provide equipment and supplies in a timely manner. But as can be expected in an enterprise this large and complex, the challenges are many.
IndustryWeek September 1, 2007 David Blanchard	Supply Chain's Split Personality Cost containment, rather than improved service, is the prevalent supply chain strategy.
IndustryWeek July 1, 2007 David Blanchard	3PLs Flourish As Manufacturers Stick To What They Do Best Manufacturers are learning sometimes it's better to let somebody else do the work.
National Defense June 2004 Lawrence P. Farrell Jr.	Battlefield Logistics: Color It `Purple' As pressure intensifies at the Defense Department to improve logistics support to U.S. troops in the field, decision makers within the military services, Joint staff and combatant commands are stepping up efforts to fix immediate problems and try to develop long-term solutions.
National Defense October 2015 Allyson Versprille	Boeing Seeks Opportunities in Performance-Based Logistics Boeing is looking to increase investments in performance-based logistics in order to win more contracts with the Defense Department, a company executive told National Defense.
National Defense March 2015 Valerie Insinna	Market for Performance-Based Logistics Grows Over the last decade, performance-based logistics contracts have become more popular in the military aircraft sphere, and budget pressures mean they are here to stay, experts told National Defense.
AskMen.com Simon Sinek	Simon Sinek's Logistics Of Leadership We follow those who lead not because we have to, but because we want to. We follow those who lead not for them, but for ourselves.
National Defense March 2015 Sandra Erwin	Defense Logistics: Too Much Unwanted Inventory, Not Enough of What Is Needed The Defense Department has stocks of supplies the military doesn't use and sometimes not enough of what it really needs.
National Defense April 2006 Claude V. Christianson	Joint Logistics: A Personal Perspective We have an opportunity to significantly advance our systems, processes and organizations to improve support for the joint force commander -- and we must seize it, says this Army Lt. Gen. and director for logistics on the Joint Staff.
National Defense April 2004 Lawrence P. Farrell Jr.	War Realities Call for New Approach to Logistics The United States, for decades, has served as the world's model for how to plan and execute military logistics, but it's clear that the growing demands of global deployments and rapid-response operations call for changes in how the nation supports and sustains its forces.
IndustryWeek May 27, 2009 David Blanchard	Moving Ahead by Mastering the Reverse Supply Chain Reverse logistics offers opportunities to reclaim otherwise lost revenues.
Knowledge@Wharton	Managing Supply Chains: What the Military Can Teach Business (and Vice Versa) In reality, both worlds have an opportunity to learn from each other's mistakes and successes.
Food Processing August 2010	Logistics Q&A: Why do CEOs of midsized companies need to be concerned about supply chain management? A new series focusing on plant operations and logistics.
National Defense April 2004 Mike Cast	Army-Led Team Probes Joint Logistics Gaps The U.S. Army Developmental Test Command is sponsoring a test and evaluation program aimed at improving joint logistics processes.
Information Today August 21, 2014	Ingram Takes On Kendall Hunt's Supply Management Ingram's third-party logistics services for publishers help with supply chain management functions such as integrated warehousing, inventory management, and print and digital distribution solutions.
IndustryWeek August 1, 2007 David Blanchard	Warehousing Costs Challenge Inventory Strategies Retailers' just-in-time demands are forcing manufacturers to spend more on logistics.
Food Processing August 2010	Logistics Q&A: What risk does a CEO take on by not being concerned about supply chain management? A new series focusing on plant operations and logistics.
IndustryWeek February 1, 2003 David Drickhamer	Special Delivery Logistics service providers want to manage your supply chain. Are they ready?
IndustryWeek June 1, 2008 David Blanchard	How to Select a Third Party Logistics Provider A five-step process for getting a good start on a successful 3PL relationship.
CIO April 15, 2002 Ben Worthen	Taking Over the Chain Gang As IT becomes a primary driver of business strategy and profits, it makes sense to put the CIO in charge of your company's supply chain...
IndustryWeek August 19, 2009	Logistics On a Bumpy Road to Recovery Supply chains are being redefined as a reaction to the recession. Are you prepared for a recovery?
IndustryWeek September 1, 2008 David Blanchard	Manufacturers Are Passing the Buck on Their Green Supply Chains Logistics companies are being asked to foot the bill for their customers' green initiatives.
National Defense July 2004 Sandra I. Erwin	War Experience Provides Rationale For Marine Corps Logistics Reform U.S. Marines in Iraq generally are having an easier time managing and distributing battlefield supplies than they did during the early phases of the conflict more than a year ago.
IndustryWeek September 16, 2009 Jonathan Katz	Top Five Economic Recovery Planning Tips Be prepared to take on new business.
National Defense September 2007 Sandra I. Erwin	Defense Dept. Begins New Effort to Better Track Military Supplies The Defense Department expects to unveil this month its latest plan to improve the management and distribution of combat supplies, repair parts and materials that make up the Pentagon's $162 billion logistics chain.
National Defense February 2016 Allyson Versprille	Lockheed Expands Training and Simulation Enterprise Lockheed Martin is increasing investments in training and simulation technologies with the expectation that international and domestic demand for such systems will remain strong, said executives for the defense contractor.
IndustryWeek May 1, 2007 David Blanchard	Best-in-Class Reverse Logistics: By The Numbers: Companies are able to reclaim a majority of the value from returned products or parts.
National Defense February 2007 Sandra I. Erwin	Digital Age Logistics Systems Still No Panacea for Troops Providing essential supplies and services to troops on the front lines ranks increasingly consumes larger bites of the Pentagon's half-trillion-dollar annual budget.
National Defense March 2014 Valerie Insinna	Military Taking Larger Role in Drone Sustainment As the conflict in Afghanistan draws to a close, the Defense Department finds itself having to maintain unmanned aircraft fleets with less money and fewer resources.
Military & Aerospace Electronics November 2004	Logistics for the Transformational Force The need for information dominance, as well as for smaller, lighter weapon systems on the battlefield, is pressing logistics to the forefront as military officials search for the most promising technologies that will speed crucial supplies to fast-moving forces.
Commercial Investment Real Estate Sep/Oct 2013 Bryan Blasingame	Modern Logistics The recession delivers a new industrial market. Sustained demand for very large distribution centers in the top logistics markets has been clearly established.
The Motley Fool March 18, 2004 Mark Mahorney	Globalization Drives Logistics Outsourcing Political rhetoric isn't about to slow globalization and outsourcing.
National Defense March 2013 Jeffery A. Green	Congress Finally Tackles Strategic Materials Reform With the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act, Congress has enacted significant reforms to the Defense Department's acquisition and industrial base policy.
The Motley Fool June 9, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Will UTi Be Left Bereft of Growth? Investors in the freight, logistics, and supply chain management company reacted badly to management's concerns about future growth. Should they have?
IndustryWeek April 1, 2002 David Drickhamer	Logistics And Distribution -- Rough Road Ahead Logistics and distribution managers face an unmarked path in their pursuit of a strategic advantage...
IndustryWeek May 1, 2006 Jonathan Katz	Continuous Improvement -- Meeting At The Crossdock Eastman Kodak has realized "savings in the millions" in transportation and inventory costs by implementing lean logistics.
IndustryWeek April 1, 2008 David Blanchard	Global Logistics is on the Move Oil isn't getting any cheaper, but manufacturers can at least control their transportation costs if they collaborate with their logistics providers.
National Defense March 2005 Robert H. Williams	Military Forces Receive Multi-Language Translator An improved multilingual logistics tool that allows users to navigate among 12 different languages has been released on compact disk and on the worldwide web by the Defense Logistics Information Services, Battle Creek, Mich.
National Defense August 2004 Sandra I. Erwin	No Quick Fixes on the Horizon For Army Logistics Operations The Army intends to field quick-reaction brigades that can respond to contingencies and help facilitate the deployment of a larger force. The goal is to avoid the lengthy buildups that preceded the most recent conflicts in the Persian Gulf.
National Defense August 2004 Sandra I. Erwin	Computer System Helps Lower Spare Parts Shortages at Air Force Depots On any given day, 15 percent of the Air Force fleet is grounded as a result of spare parts shortages. A software package, known as "colt," has helped reduce the wait-time from nearly seven to about three days.
The Motley Fool March 8, 2011 Jordan DiPietro	Should You Buy and Hold Lockheed Martin Corporation? Lockheed Martin has been able to grow its earnings over the past five years, and that's pretty significant considering all of the market turmoil.