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Logistics and Transportation: Fueling America's Progress

USFCR

Logistics and Transportation: Fueling America's Progress Logistics and transportation form the backbone of our national security and economic vitality, and their importance in today's world cannot be overstated. As a business owner in this dynamic industry, you have the power to make a real difference in the world.

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Tackling Integrated Logistics in a Contested Environment

GovCon Wire

military operates in an increasingly competitive multi-domain landscape, officials believe the nation and its international partners must prepare to fight and win in contested logistics environments. As the U.S. 10, experts discussed ways

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Federated Wireless’ Paul Battaglia on Importance of 5G Tech to Frontline Government Agencies

GovCon Wire

Paul Battaglia, vice president of public sector at Federated Wireless, said 5G has become a critical technology for warfighters, border patrol, law enforcement and other frontline government agencies because it enables cloud-based applications that back the adoption of large datasets, artificial intelligence, sensors and drones.

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FCPA Update: DOJ Opinion Procedure Releases Underscore That Payments to Officials Are Sometimes Permitted

GovCon & Trade

Logistics Support Contractor Intending to Pay Benefits to Foreign Officials On October 25, the DOJ issued another opinion related to the payment of foreign officials in response to a request from a U.S. government contractor required to provide logistical support for foreign officials to attend training events.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist.

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Commercial Opportunity for the VA Medical Supply Chain 

The Coalition for Government Procurement

For example, the Department of Veterans Affairs (the VA) has an opportunity to leverage commercial best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of medical supply logistics in delivering best value healthcare to veterans. This represents about 15 percent of the VHAs $5 billion annual spend on medical supplies and equipment.

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ESG Practices for Procurement Professionals

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) is increasingly important and consumers are looking for their products or services to be green, clean and sustainable. When evaluating or working on a specification, it is important to consider both what goes into the product or service and how it can be disposed of at the end of its useful life.