Enabling Decision Advantage in the Future of Contested Logistics

Future military operations will be fought in large-scale, contested environments where supply chains are targeted, communications are disrupted, and traditional logistics models fall short. 

Just-in-time approaches optimized for efficiency are no longer sufficient when operational tempo, distance, and adversary interference introduce constant uncertainty.  

This whitepaper, Enabling Decision Advantage in the Future of Contested Logistics, examines how defense organizations can adapt logistics and sustainment strategies to maintain readiness under pressure. It outlines practical approaches for building resilient and digitalized supply chains, leveraging expeditionary manufacturing supported by a secure digital backbone, and eliminating data silos that limit visibility and slow decision-making.  

Developed in collaboration with Accelint, the paper provides a framework for improving asset readiness, interoperability, and decision speed in contested