Logistic Transformation and Education Reform
Abstract
Can there be a reform in military logistics without a reform in logistics education? The military is living in a world where the cold war mentality has dominated our way of support, virtually endless resources and volume. The Army's top logisticians over the past few years have worked to define the Revolution in Military Logistics (RML). The logistic vision is documented in the Army Strategic Logistic Plan (ASLP). The ASLP represents a transformation to the concept of distribution-based logistics. The ASLP consolidates the full spectrum of logistic modernization into a single, executable plan. The plan is based on leveraging the latest technology, commercial practices and efficiencies. The RML is not only central to preparing for the 21st Century, but it is the fulcrum of the Army's effort to balance readiness and modernization. The Army's logistic education system is ill equipped to develop leaders capable of capitalizing on innovative ideas, technology, and business efficiencies. The military used to be the leaders in the development of the latest technologies and efficiencies. The civilian sector watched and incorporated military ingenuities, but today we are looking to the The civilian industry recognizes to move forward they must develop and hire the societies' best intellectuals. There are several organizations that exist solely to develop innovative, motivated, and intellectual leaders capable of taking advantage of emerging technologies and commercial efficiencies. The leading organization devoted to perpetuating the art of logistics is APICS, know as the Educational Society for Resource Management. This paper focuses on the comprehensive education program designed to perpetuate the profession of logistics, APICS.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 09, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA401698
Entities
People
- Phillip B. Owens
Organizations
- United States Army War College