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Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation: Applications, Methodology, Technology (JDMS)

Special Issue: Modeling Defense Logistics and Supply Chains

Introduction

The historical approach to military logistics was to bring everything that might be required to where it was required. This "iron mountain" approach to logistical support required sufficient time and transportation resources for the support buildup. However, logistics support of the future must provide just enough support just in time for its application by highly mobile forces working in dynamic environments. This special issue is devoted to examining the modeling and simulation of military logistics and supply chain systems, particularly as those systems evolve to support future force requirements. Topics of interest to the special issue include, but are not limited to, the following:

Force sustainment planning and analysis
Parts and supplies movement and inventory management
Just-in-time logistics support and delivery
Flightline maintenance and support processes
Logistics support to deployed troops
Force deployment planning and analysis
Logistics support in operations other than war
Reduction of deployment support requirements

JDMS is seeking articles for a special issue on the above or related topics.

Due Dates

Submission of extended paper deadline		August 1, 2005
Publication Expected		April 2006

Submissions for full paper review

You are invited to send a manuscript for consideration to the JDMS Manuscript Submission System. Indicate that your manuscript is for this Special Issue in the cover letter field when submitting your manuscript online.

Final paper submissions

Each final submission must be prepared based on the Simulation journal requirements (see the Author Guidelines for JDMS page).

For questions contact the editor at:

Ray Hill
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, USA

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