The ammunition supply chain and intermodalism : from depot to foxhole
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Authors
Hancock, Sam R.
Lee, Peter J.
Subjects
Defense Transportation System
Intermodal Ammunition Transportation
Logistics
Intermodal Ammunition Transportation
Logistics
Advisors
Brown, David G.
Feitler, Jane N.
Date of Issue
1998-03-01
Date
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
The Department of Defense (DoD) has started a modernization effort to support the movement of ammunition and general cargo for contingency operations. This modernization effort includes the procurement of new intermodal containers, container handling equipment, port upgrades and agreements with commercial industry. In order to understand how ammunition can be transported effectively and efficiently, the supply chain must be examined to identify choke points, limitations and short-falls that occur during the ammunition movements from the depot to the "foxhole". This thesis examines the issues affecting the ammunition supply chain within the DoD and the Defense Transportation System. Analysis and recommendations are provided to improve the transportation of ammunition through this system
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Thesis
Description
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Department
Systems Management
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Format
xii, 118 p.;28 cm.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.