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Purpose
This paper aims to look at the relative position of thought leadership between the areas of military and civilian logisticians.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper provides a theoretical framework in an exploratory study using the literature to evaluate the constraints on the military side of logistics thought.
Findings
The discussion identifies challenges that may preclude military logistics thought from becoming the leaders for the foreseeable future.
Originality/value
The paper provides an examination of the changing role between military and civilian logistics that has not been carefully examined since just after the Gulf War in 1991.
© Emerald Group Publishing Limited
2012
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