Defense Logistics

Providing the warfighter and the operational commander with what they need, when and where they need it, is no small feat. Logistics personnel constantly look for ways to more effectively sustain and reset the force. How do you predict and meet specific needs to support an agile, flexible force that must rotate in and out and adapt constantly to defeat the enemy?   In the Spotlight Point of View video How can the Department of Defense rise to the challenges of the future? In this video set, US Navy Vice Admiral Justin "Dan" McCarthy (Ret.) shares his thoughts on what the essential elements will be in making the Navy successful. SAS Defense Logistics Interactive Tour View this interactive tour to see how logistics planners can overcome traditional barriers to produce optimized logistics plans quickly using existing technology systems. While the logistics matrix involves many stakeholders and moving parts, SAS can show you how to make the most of your current information assets and remain flexible to take advantage of the promise that future systems will offer. With SAS, you can: Accurately forecast demand. Estimate repair cycles and predict equipment failure before it happens. React quickly to changing priorities by understanding where your resources are at all times. Proactively predict and forecast trends before they become problems. A global, predictive view of the integrated supply chain SAS helps defense leaders address the primary obstacles to defense logistics through: Data integration. Integrate information from separate logistics systems for data that is accurate, consistent and ready to use to make sound decisions. Business intelligence. Obtain global visibility into the integrated supply chain with self-service reporting and analysis that gives you the logistics information you need, when and how you need it. Analytics. Use advanced and predictive analytics to more accurately forecast future requirements. Compare options with what-if analyses to make the best decisions. Forecast alternative scenarios and predict outcomes to more successfully sustain the force: Maintenance. How do we shorten the repair cycle and reduce associated costs? Which spare parts will be needed at a given time or place? How will we forecast parts shortages and prevent backorders? How can maintenance personnel predict which parts are needed before an asset arrives so the supply system can proactively meet the need? Distribution. What is the most feasible route to get supplies to the theater? How do we move supplies quickly once in theater? Which transportation mode should be used? How do you deliver the right containers to the right place? Supply. Where are our supplies now, and when can we expect to receive them? Which supplies are vulnerable to demand surges? How do we quickly adapt to changing requirements? How will we reduce costs due to duplicate orders and stockpiling?

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