This book highlights recent advances in the development of effective
modeling and solution approaches to enhance the performance of military
logistics. It seeks to further research in global defense-related
topics, including military operations, governmental operations and
security, as well as nation support. Additionally its purpose is to
promote the global exchange of information and ideas amongst developers
and users of military operations research tools and techniques.
Over the course of its nine chapters, this edited volume addresses
significant issues in military logistics including: a) Restructuring
processes via OR methods aimed at improving the efficiency and
effectiveness of the military logistics, b) Sense-and-Respond logistics
prediction and coordination techniques that provide competitive
advantage, spanning the full range of military operations across the
strategic, operational and tactical levels of war, c) Procurement and
auctioning, d) Inventory and stock control theories and applications, e)
Military transport and logistical equipment, and, f) Maintenance, repair
and overhaul on operational capability in general and equipment
availability.
The book aims to bridge the gap between the abundant literature on
commercial logistics and its scarce defense & combat counterpart. This
collection of useful insights into new trends and research will offer an
ideal reference for practitioners and army related personnel interested
in integrating scientific rigor to improve logistics management within
defense organizations & agencies. Ultimately this book should provide a
relevant platform for the latest contributions of operations management,
operations research, and computational intelligence towards the
enhancement of military logistics.
