6 Battle Rhythms to get Medical Supplies on Time
May 31, 2011 posted by Rocky Henemyer
Rocky Henemyer, MC4's medical logistics (MEDLOG) guru since 2008, has more than 20 years of MEDLOG experience in the Army. He supports MC4 training and fielding efforts for DCAM and DMLSS.
When I deployed to Iraq in 2009, units inconsistently received deliveries of critical medical supplies. A unit might receive bandages three days after placing an order, while a separate order might take five days.
When customers place orders after the supplier processes daily requests, orders are not processed until the following day. In turn, supplies arrive later than expected. To help units receive deliveries in a timely manner, MC4 developed six battle rhythms based on the type of unit and systems used.
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