Functional Management of Logistics Data: Time for a Single Manager

Abstract

There is a need for a single functional logistics data manager within the Army to eliminate the continued stovepipe management of logistics data. The lack of a single functional logistics data manager can lead to the potential failure of the emerging logistics information systems across the service; the incompatibility of developing systems with the emerging Department of Defense Logistics Architecture; and keeping combatant commanders from gaining required capabilities in the areas of materiel readiness asset visibility and intransit visibility with a reduced logistics footprint. This paper will define the role of a functional logistics data manager within the service; look at the emerging logistics architecture automated logistics systems in development to support this architecture and the players who could fill the role.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 19, 2004
Accession Number
ADA424147

Entities

People

  • Daniel R. Rhodes

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Control Systems
  • Databases
  • Department Of Defense
  • Information Systems
  • Life Cycles
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Management
  • Logistics Support
  • Maintenance
  • Management Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Supply Chain
  • Supply Chain Management
  • United States Transportation Command
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.