Project Management Principles for Unit Logisticians

摘要

In 2004, the Army conducted the first rapid fielding initiative of nearly 20 individual items, such as advanced combat helmets, lightweight global positioning systems, hydration systems, goggles, and boots, for 4,000 Soldiers deployed to Iraq. This was no small feat, given that the first set of equipment made it from factory to foxhole in only 9 days. Subsequent flights sent an additional 4,000 sets to theater every 10 days. This scenario involved daunting logistics tasks, and the parties involved could not have accomplished it without the use of proven project management practices.