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Steve Geary
Editor at Large
Steve Geary has over two decades of experience in global supply chains, as an industry executive, consultant, researcher, teacher, and author. He is one of the principals at Supply Chain Visions, Inc., a thought leader in supply chain management and performance measurement, and works extensively with the Department of Defense. He is a faculty member and research associate at the University of Tennessee's College of Business Administration and at Tufts University's The Gordon Institute, specializing in Supply Chain Management. In addition to DC VELOCITY, his work has appeared in other distinguished journals such as the Harvard Business Review.
Military logisticians find workaround to Pakistan route closings
Defense logistics' ability to do the job despite the loss of primary routes holds lessons for the private sector, says our military logistics expert.
Supplying Comfort
When disaster strikes, the U.S. Navy hospital ship Comfort aims to be on the spot ready to treat patients within five days. An innovative supply chain strategy makes it all work.
A new way to train leaders: interview with Lt. Gen. Claude Christianson
Rewarding officers for toeing the line throughout their early careers is no way to develop the creative thinkers needed to fill the military's most senior positions. Lt. Gen. Claude Christianson aims to change that.
Military tests unmanned helicopters to reduce supply risks
Roadside bombs and anti-aircraft fire have made supply missions into Afghanistan a perilous venture. But the Marines think they have found a better way.
Keeping the military mighty: interview with Alan Estevez
Alan Estevez is responsible for making sure U.S. troops have exactly what they need when they need it, no matter where they are on the planet.
Northern Distribution Network to shore up Afghan supply chain
Escalating threats to Afghan supply routes spurred U.S. military officials to begin searching for alternatives back in 2008. It took some doing—and some help—but they found another way.
Commentary: For U.S. Marines, going green can save lives
Researchers at the U.S. Marines' new test lab are looking at ways to conserve water and energy at operating bases in Afghanistan. It's not just a PR initiative; their efforts could save lives.
Detours of duty: interview with Dr. Stephen Rutner
In 2009, Dr. Stephen Rutner put his teaching career on hold for his second tour at the Port of Ash Shuaibah in Kuwait. Today, he's back in the classroom with tales from the war zone—in the most literal sense.
Commentary: Firearms are our best defense against pirates
The decision to arm merchant ships may carry some risks. But it also appears to be our best hope for keeping crew members out of harm's way.
Doing what's right: interview with Vice Admiral Al Thompson
He has P&L responsibility for an operation roughly the size of a Sunoco or Lockheed Martin. But Vice Admiral Alan Thompson says his top priority is making sure the Defense Logistics Agency does what's right for America's armed forces.
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