ARMY AL&T
In most cases, however, the LAP serves as the “face to the force” when it comes to operational support. LAP representatives provide a direct link to units, providing training, resolving medical maintenance issues and being the eyes and ears for Army MEDLOG in the field.
THE WAY AHEAD One key emerging capability of the ILSC is it uses data science to execute predic- tive logistics support, informing decisions at the speed of war. Predictive logistics is the use of data analysis, machine learning and statistical algorithms to forecast future supply chain requirements, identify poten- tial disruptions and optimize resource allocation. By harnessing historical data, real-time information and advanced analytics, military planners can anticipate logistical needs, mitigate risks and stream- line operations. By predicting equipment maintenance requirements and supply needs, the Army can ensure that troops are adequately equipped and prepared for missions. Predictive maintenance algo- rithms can anticipate equipment failures before they occur, reducing downtime and enhancing overall readiness.
Te AMLC is learning to use predictive analytics to enable efficient allocation of resources by forecasting demand patterns, optimizing inventory levels and identify- ing opportunities for cost savings. Tis ensures that critical supplies are available when and where they are needed, reducing waste and improving resource utilization.
Predictive logistics will also enable the AMLC to identify potential disruptions, such as adverse weather conditions or enemy actions, and develop contingency plans to mitigate their impact and enhance supply chain resilience.
By optimizing inventory levels, mini- mizing transportation inefficiencies and
READY AND PREPARED
Soldiers and members of the AMLC working together as the Home-Station Medical Maintenance Support site pilot kicks off at Fort Liberty, North Carolina. (Photo by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Richard Hendricks, U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency)
preventing costly equipment failures, predictive logistics can result in significant cost savings for the Army. By leveraging data-driven insights, military planners can make informed decisions that maxi- mize operational efficiency and minimize expenditure.
As AMLC continues to strengthen its enduring ILSC capabilities, such as predictive logistics, the organization is also tackling some major issues that have plagued MEDLOG for decades. Tese include a lack of common oper- ating picture, decentralized materiel management, deficient demand forecast- ing, nonstandard catalogs and reliance on medical treatment facilities for medical materiel and maintenance support.
As a way forward, the Army directed medical logistics to fully integrate into
the Army Sustainment enterprise as part of the Army Campaign Plan 2023-2030. To make this happen, AMLC has taken the lead with an effort called MEDLOG in Campaigning (MiC).
MiC will bring MEDLOG into the Army’s enterprise business systems. Te aim is to eliminate the “swivel chair” burden. Tis will rid the need to use multiple systems to order, maintain or conduct inven- tory management. Presently, MEDLOG is siloed in its own ordering platform. Tis change will reduce systems, training requirements and overall complications with many common medical logistics functions.
MiC will simplify and standardize the catalog, as well as create a single medical supply and pharmaceutical catalog, based upon combat requirements.
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