The United Arab Emirates (UAE) presently has a significant reliance on the oil and gas industries which generate sizable amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions. However, the UAE is also dedicated to the goal of being a global leader in sustainable development, and promoting
Saudi Arabia’s Supply Chain Competition: Logithon 2023 Recap
The Saudi Arabia Logithon 2023 competition finished at the end of October, and what a remarkable journey it was for the contestants! From the initial week of intensive SCM Globe training in September to the final round, this competition, which aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, has truly
Logithon 2023: Nurturing Saudi Arabia’s Supply Chain Talent
In the ever-changing global economy, Saudi Arabia is at a crucial point in its journey, working towards its Vision 2030 plan. This plan aims to help the nation reach its full potential by diversifying its economy, reducing its reliance on oil, and fostering prosperity through innovation and global
Battle of Smolensk – 1941 Invasion of Russia
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
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