CASE STUDY CONCEPT: Strategy and Logistics are Two Sides of the Same Coin. "There is nothing more common than to find considerations of supply affecting the strategic lines of a campaign and a war." - Carl von Clausewitz The path taken by the German Army in its advance on Moscow in the summer
Russian Logistics for the Invasion of Ukraine
We're working with instructors at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) to model and simulate supply chains supporting the Russian invasion of Ukraine. These supply chain models are used by students studying military logistics at AFIT and the Air Force Logistics Officers Schoolhouse (AFLOS).
Massively Multiplayer Disaster Response Collaboration
As we bump up against the limits of what our planet's ecosystems can handle, the frequency and intensity of natural and human-made disasters will increase exponentially. Second only to the skill and bravery of the people involved in disaster response, the supply chains and logistics that support
Zara Clothing Company Supply Chain
CASE STUDY CONCEPT: The Zara supply chain drives its successful business model. Run simulations of the Zara supply chain to see how it works, and how to improve it. Zara changes its clothing designs every two weeks on average, while competitors change their designs every two or three months. It
Strategic Supply Chains – Improving Battle Strategies
Teams of Air Force officers studying military logistics at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) used simulations to recreate and redesign the supply chains that supported three critical campaigns of World War II. Those campaigns were: 1) British Army's campaign against the Italian and
Challenge Based Learning in Supply Chain Management
Content and information are everywhere nowadays. Anyone can learn anything on the web with easy access. Therefore, traditional teaching and learning methods, which are considered content-centered, are not as effective as they used to be. Students lose their motivation since they are sure they will
Fantastic Corporation – Unexpected Disruptions
CASE STUDY CONCEPT: Managing Supply Chain Risk through Resiliency and Supplier Selection. Global supply chains can suddenly present you with unexpected disruptions. And the frequency of natural and human caused disruptions is likely to increase in the coming years. What happens in one part of a
How Humanitarian Organizations Use SCM Globe as Part of their Disaster Response
In the face of a natural disaster, it is important to respond quickly, as this can save lives. One of the greatest challenges in the midst of a natural disaster is to get the necessary supplies to the affected areas quickly and efficiently. This could make the difference between life and death and