Defense Logistics Articles
Military, academic researchers successfully test robotic lift truck
Unmanned forklift developed for use in high-risk environments could find its way into commercial operations.
Unmanned forklift developed for use in high-risk environments could find its way into commercial operations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Value of logistics can't always be measured in dollars and cents
Those in the business know logistics is critical to business performance. What they may not know is how critical it can be to survival itself.
Those in the business know logistics is critical to business performance. What they may not know is how critical it can be to survival itself.
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.
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.
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.
Once again, there's a Pagonis on the (logistics) job in Iraq
Son of famed general is one of the logistics experts charged with coordinating the removal of equipment from U.S. military bases.
Son of famed general is one of the logistics experts charged with coordinating the removal of equipment from U.S. military bases.
Carrier recruitment efforts target vets
Real-world experience, management skills, and a strong work ethic make ex-military logisticians attractive to employers.
Real-world experience, management skills, and a strong work ethic make ex-military logisticians attractive to employers.
move 'em out, track 'em down
The U.S. military is using technology to track the whereabouts of everything from Humvees to hamburgers.
The U.S. military is using technology to track the whereabouts of everything from Humvees to hamburgers.
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