Grant: Alliance Grants

Military Supply Chain (SC) readiness and responsiveness are critical metrics that significantly impact the operational efficiency and success of military missions, directly affecting the safety of Canadian soldiers in the field. Readiness encompasses being equipped and prepared for various scenarios (e.g., equipment, material, medical supplies), while responsiveness is the capability to swiftly and effectively address emerging demands and changes during operations. The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) supply chain faces significant challenges due to operational and environmental uncertainties, such as unpredictable supply demands, mission durations, and locations. These complexities often result in delays, shortages, and inconsistent resource allocation, compromising both readiness and responsiveness. Current CAF supply chain approaches, which rely on traditional metrics, often lead to reactive rather than proactive responses, limiting their ability to adapt to the dynamic and unpredictable nature of military logistics. To address these challenges, this research aims to develop a Decision Intelligence Support System (DISS) to transform CAF's supply chain management. The DISS will integrate advanced data analytics and AI to enhance transparency, predict supply chain disruptions, and drive proactive decision-making. DISS will reduce operational costs and improve overall supply chain performance by optimizing demand forecasting, resource allocation, inventory management, logistics, and maintenance. The proposed system will enable the CAF to maintain high levels of readiness and responsiveness, ensuring the ability to make strategic, well-informed decisions in complex and rapidly evolving scenarios. This cutting-edge solution will set new benchmarks for military logistics, ultimately strengthening Canada's defence capabilities and operational efficiency.