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ID193998
Title ProperLogistics growth in the armed forces
Other Title Informationdevelopment of a theoretical framework and research propositions
LanguageENG
AuthorAntai, Imoh ;  Hellberg, Roland ;  Skoglund, Per
Summary / Abstract (Note)Considering the current instability within the European security landscape, militaries are seeking new ways to grow and counter emergent threats. However, there is a rarity of armed forces addressing logistics growth within literature. Thus, this paper investigates growth concepts that can enable military forces develop, conduct, and grow logistics to achieve its operational objectives. The paper undertakes extant literature analysis of three relevant theories of growth as a means to review for comprehending organizational growth. The relationships between logistics and three growth theories as well as industry growth practices are analysed. Argues that the development of the concept of logistics growth in the military require support not just from established growth theories but also from long-standing industrial practice in order to fully develop the best strategic-fit growth concept for the military. Nine propositions reflecting antecedent relationships amongst theoretical variables for growth are developed. Study serves as a point of departure for further research on military growth in general and military logistics growth in particular and provides military leaders with disciplinary options for evaluating logistics growth strategies for achieving operational objectives and goals.
`In' analytical NoteDefence Studies Vol. 24, No.1; Mar 2024: p.84-106
Journal SourceDefence Studies 2024-03 24, 1
Key WordsMilitary Growth ;  Logistics growth ;  Governance measures ;  Hybrid growth ;  Theoretical antecedents ;  Performance measures