Mil Log Supply Chain Analysis

CONCEPT OF REVOLUTION IN MIL LOG AND ITS RELEVENCE TO PAK ARMY

INTRODUCTION

1. Logistics is one of the three basic military arts in modern doctrine; the others are strategy and tactics. War cannot be won without a successful strategy; strategic plans are useless without capable tactical forces to implement them, while tactical forces cannot operate without a sound logistics support. The three arts fit together in an interdependent manner that each of which is equally vital and indispensable in conducting any military operation, plans for combat operations must be matched with the availability of logistics support. Though, military commanders prefer to pay more attention to strategic and operational plans rather than logistic plans. It is well-known

The modern word logistics has two meanings, one being the original "to reason mathematically"; the second is the military term (now used in civilian practice as well). The term "logistics" is used to mean different things in different contexts. It has been given many definitions, all of which include the same basic concern. It can be defined as the acquisition of, or construction, maintenance, operation and disposition of facilities . According to the Canadian Association of Logistics Management, it is the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, cost effective flow and storage of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods and related information from point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of meeting customer requirements. The NATO definition of logistics refers to it as "the science of planning and carrying out the movement and maintenance of forces" . In its most comprehensive sense, the term refers to aspects of military operations, which deal with the following spheres:-

a. Design and development, acquisition, storage, transport, distribution, maintenance, evacuation and disposition of materiel.

b. Transport of personnel.

c. Acquisition, construction, maintenance, operation and disposition of facilities.

d. Acquisition or provision of services.

e. Medical and Health Service

Outsourcing. Outsourcing is another area where large savings could be achieved; it is the purchasing of logistic services from an outside firm, as opposed to performing it in-house . Competitive or Strategic sourcing is the process of competition between public and private sector bidders using guidelines set by the government. Private companies could be contracted to provide manpower support, operating alongside the army’s military technical support personnel in military facilities, assisting with the repair and maintenance of all A and B vehicles in certain units and bases. This is an area in which greater private sector involvement could be achieved, but the cost of outsourcing must be at an acceptable level. However, the PA’s operational requirements for logistic services must be guaranteed at all times. The issue of industrial unrest, operational risks and other limitations that can have an impact on our ability to provide logistical support must be considered in relation to the private