Canadian Forces Supply Chain Analysis

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This paper looks at the issues surrounding command and control (C2) of the Canadian Forces (CF) Supply Chain. First it argues that at the operational level of conflict, the supply chain plays a key role in providing material to the war fighter and logistical situational awareness to the Commander. It then discusses the problems and inefficiencies caused by the poor command and control structure currently in place and in particular the problems caused by managing the supply chain in segments instead of by an integrated supply chain management strategy. Finally, it looks at current CF initiatives relating to the CF Supply Chain and proposes a number of steps to improving command and control of the supply chain. Approximately, $1.2 billion in…show more content…
Material and Distribution develops implements and manages the Canadian Forces Supply System. The Director of Logistics Business Management develops and implements transportation policies and manages the National Material Distribution System (NMDS). J4 Logistics operates the National Defence Logistics Co-ordination Center and the co-located National Defence Movement Control Centre coordinating supply chain support to domestic and international operations. J4 has a number of field units that also support the supply chain. For deployed operations 3 Canadian Support Group provides material management/processing and distribution support and 4 Canadian Forces Movement Control Unit provides strategic and operational movement services. Finally, 7 and 25 CFSD provide fourth line supply and material/distribution services to CF bases and…show more content…
This does not mean that each link that plays a part in the supply chain needs to be under command, but they do have be held accountable for working within the framework of policies, controls and goals set up by the champion. A champion is essential – one who can articulate the need for change, develop a plan of action, and defend and secure the additional funding that will be required and then have the authority to implement those

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