Mastering the balancing act
Right before take-off, the work of the Chief of Operations is done. the cargo has been checked, balanced and loaded. So, what are they thinking at that precise moment?
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Using CLOS to optimize military logistics planning
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Collaborative Logistics Optimization System was developed by A-ICE in conjunction with the Italian Air Force to address real issues in the military arena in the field of logistics.
What is CLOS?
Collaborative Logistics Optimization System is a user-friendly, plug it and go live system designed to streamline, simplify and automate many of the routine tasks involved in planning military logistics operations. Regardless of the size or location of your operations, our scalable, intuitive solution is cost effective and fast to implement.
Using in-built Machine Learning algorithms, CLOS produces a fluid, accurate plan for the movement of military supplies, hardware and personnel over a range of transportation types. It accurately accounts for all available constraints, considers storage of hazardous goods in designated zones and much more, while facilitating fast CDM and allowing for even last-minute changes or updates to the mission plan.
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A Message to our Friends & Customers
Dear customers and friends, We don’t need to tell you that this is a difficult time – you are no doubt facing significant challenges within your organization as all of us get to grips with the impact of the coronavirus on our daily lives. Over the coming months, technology is clearly going to play a key role in maintaining operational continuity, and we wanted to let you know that we… Read More »A Message to our Friends & Customers
Could Streamlining Military Logistics Be the Key to Strategic Advantage?
Transportation and logistics within the military are facing necessary changes to create a streamlined approach this year, as the US looks ahead to the future of warzone and battlefield strategies. With a focus shift to multi-location, smaller consignments from the traditional single-depot storage and transportation, US military departments are exploring ways to access the latest commercial logistics technologies through third-party logistics solutions providers. The operational agility that can be achieved… Read More »Could Streamlining Military Logistics Be the Key to Strategic Advantage?
How the Use of Predictive Analytics Today Will Shape Future Military Logistics
Predictive analytics is already changing the way logistics companies do business, using big data, artificial intelligence and machine learning to shape the planning process like never before. When this data is processed, logistics has the opportunity to become proactive in decision-making. In the military world, this can offer big advantages in terms of preparedness and the ability to deal with disruption, enabling real-time changes to logistics planning. What are Predictive… Read More »How the Use of Predictive Analytics Today Will Shape Future Military Logistics
Why Military Warehousing Requires an e-Commerce Approach
The modern world of e-Commerce is changing in terms of consumer expectation and rising demand. To remain competitive, increase efficiency and productivity and meet strict compliance requirements, e-Commerce has adopted current technologies and robotic applications in warehousing and transportation – and military warehousing, according to many experts, should be doing the same. Levels of customization in modern commercial warehousing has reached new heights in both physical and operational changes. With… Read More »Why Military Warehousing Requires an e-Commerce Approach
Pentagon Looks Ahead to the Importance of Military Logistics
US military agencies are beginning to examine technological solutions that address the movement of personnel and military hardware, a subject recently raised as an area of concern in reports. Military logistics is a mission-critical part of operations, and with global tensions becoming strained, improved planning, execution and contingency becomes a high a priority for all government defences agencies across the world. US admits “We’re not the clear [technology] leaders that… Read More »Pentagon Looks Ahead to the Importance of Military Logistics