A 360 Degree View of Defense Logistics

More than 85% of defense officials say that the Pentagon's logistics challenges are having an impact on the readiness of U.S. forces. What's causing them, and how can DoD fix them?

In recent months, the Department of Defense’s logistics operations have been subjected to considerable scrutiny, with major reports calling attention to systematic deficiencies caused by reliance on outdated and ineffective systems used to manage supply chain data. Some have leveled claims that the Pentagon’s logistics difficulties not only constitute government waste and abuse, but that they threaten the very readiness of U.S. forces at home and abroad. To investigate these issues, GBC deployed a survey and received responses from over 300 defense officials.

Download this GBC Insight Report to learn:

  • The leading factors contributing to risk in Pentagon supply chains
  • The steps defense agencies can take to remediate these challenges
  • How data analytics underpin the task of tracking materiel and equipment throughout DoD supply chains
  • The top data analytics capabilities federal agencies need, as reported by logistics officers