Council of Logistics Engineering Professionals
 

WEB CONTACT POINTS 

LOGISTICS -- LIST OF WEB-BASED CONTACT POINTS

Based on a list of web-based contact points prepared By Ben S. Blanchard, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24060

1.  Air Force Logistics Management Agency (AFLMA) - provides access to the Air Force Journal Of Logistics and provides links to other logistics activities in the USAF. Website: http://www.il.hq.af.mil/aflma.

2.  Air Transport Association of America: a trade association in which corporations hold membership (23 US airlines and five foreign airlines hold membership). ATA, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20004 (tel: 202-626-4000;      website: http://www.air-transport.org).

3.  American Society of Transportation and Logistics (AST&L): a professional organization in transportation and logistics with objectives to: establish, promote, and maintain high standards of knowledge and professional training; formulate a code of ethics for the profession; advance the professional interests of members of the organization; serve as a source of information and guidance for the fields of traffic and transportation, logistics, and physical distribution management; and serve the industry as a whole by fostering professional accomplishments. This site is primarily "outbound and transportation" oriented. AST&L, 229 Peachtree Street, Suite 401, Atlanta, GA 30303 (tel: 404-524-3555; website: http://www.astl.org).

4.  American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) - The Educational Society for Resource Management: a professional organization, with both individual and corporate membership, with the objective of meeting the changing needs of business by providing broad-based education focused on integrating resources for improved productivity in the manufacturing and service sectors. APICS, 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312 (tel: 703-354-8851; website: http://www.apics.org).

5.  Army Logistics Management College (ALMC) - Army educational programs, research and publications, and source for the "Army Logistician" Journal. Website: http://www.almc.army.mil.

6.  Army Logistic Support Activity - Acquisition Logistics Center (ALC) - part of the US Army Materiel Command Logistic Support Activity (LOGSA) which conducts logistics research activities, develops and publishes logistics specifications and handbooks (MIL-HDBK-502 - Acquisition Logistics Handbook; MIL-PRF-49506 - Logistics Management Information), and sponsors an annual DOD Government/Industry Supportability Engineering Exchange (GISEE) Conference. Website: http://www.logpars.army.mil.  

7. Associazione Italiana di Logistica (AILOG) - a professional organization dedicated to promote research, the exchange of experiences, and the collaboration among individuals practicing in the logistics field. AILOG, 19-20159 Milano, Italy (tel: +392-6671-0622; fax: +392-670-1483).

8. Canadian Association of Logistics Management (CALM) - a professional organization of business professionals interested in improving their logistics and/or distribution management skills. CALM, 590 Alden Road, Suite 211, Markham, Ontario L3R 8N2, Canada (tel: 905-513-7300; fax: 905-513-1248; E-Mail: admin@calm.org; website: www.calm.org).

9.  Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) - a professional organization dedicated to provide: leadership in developing, defining, understanding, and enhancing the logistics process worldwide; a forum for the exchange of concepts and best practices among logistics professionals; research and advanced knowledge leading to enhanced customer value and supply chain performance; and education and career development in the logistics field. CLM, 2805 Butterfield Road, Suite 200, Oak Brook, IL 60523 (tel: 630-574-0985; fax: 630-574-0989; website: http://www.cscmp.org).

10.  Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) - provides access to Department Of Defense (DOD) logistics sites. Website: http://www.dla.mil.

11.  Defense Acquisition University (DAU) - source for many education/training programs and supporting documentation (i.e., "Acquisition Logistics"). Source of  the Acquisition Logistics Guide and the Systems Engineering Management Guide. Website: http://www.dau.mil.

12.  Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Logistik (German Society of Logistics) - a professional organization with individual and corporate memberships dedicated to promote research and the dissemination of  information in the field of logistics. GfL, Joseph-von-Fraunhofer-Str 20, Dortmund 44227, Germany  (tel: +49 231 9700 120; fax: +49 231 9700-464; E-Mail: dgflev@t-online.de).

13.  European Federation of National Maintenance Societies (EFNMS) - a Federation of European Nations organized with the objective of providing a link and an open forum for communications, development of standards, and the promotion of education and training in the field of maintenance. The EFNMS sponsors a Congress on an every-other-year basis, and includes a membership involving Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. Website: http://www.ini.hr/efnms.

14.  European Logistics Association (ELA) - a Federation of European Nations organized with the objective of providing a link and an open forum for communications between countries, a vehicle for formulating standards, and a mechanism for providing training and education. ELA member organizations include Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. ELA, Rue Archimede 5/11, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium (tel: +32 2 230-0211; website: http://www.elalog.org). 

15.  Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) - a professional organization dedicated to advancing the general welfare of human kind through the resources and creative abilities of the industrial engineering profession. Included within the IIE organizational structure is a Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Division. IIE, 25 Technology Park, Norcross, GA 30043 (tel: 770-449-0461; fax: 770-263-8532; website: http://www.iienet.org).

16.  Institute of Logistics and Transport - a professional organization dedicated to promote professional excellence and social responsibility in the fields of transport and supply-chain management. IOLT, 80 Portland Place, London WIN 4DP, United Kingdom (tel: +44(0) 207 467-9400; fax: + 44(0) 207 467-9440; website: http://www.iolt.org.uk). 

17.  International Council On Systems Engineering (INCOSE) - an international organization dedicated to the promotion of systems engineering principles and concepts. Included is a quarterly newsletter, Insight, and a quarterly Journal, Systems Engineering. INCOSE, 2150 N. 107th St., Suite 205, Seattle, WA 98133-9009 (tel: 206-361-6607; fax: 206-367-8777; E-Mail: incose@halcyon.com; website: http://www.incose.org).

18.  International Customer Service Organization (ICSA) - a professional organization dedicated to promoting the development and awareness of the customer service profession through networking, education, and research. ICSA, 401 North Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611-4267 (tel: 312-321-6800; fax: 312-245-1084; E-Mail: icsa@sba.com). 

19.  International Society of Logistics (SOLE) - an international organization devoted to promoting scientific, educational, and literary endeavors to enhance the art and science of logistics technology and management. Included is a "Certification Professional Logistician (CPL);" a monthly newsletter, SOLEtech; and a quarterly Journal, Logistics Spectrum. SOLE, 8100 Professional Place, Suite 211, Hyattsville, MD 20785 (tel: 301-459-8446; fax: 301-459-1522; website: http://www.sole.org).

20.  Logistics World: this site provides a directory of logistics resources on the internet, or a guide to thousands of sites related to logistics, transportation, warehousing, distribution, supply, maintenance, manufacturing, management, reliability, and quality. One of its most useful features is LogLink.com which constitutes a large and comprehensive list by categories of providers of transportation and logistics services. Available through the site is "Logistics World: Guide To Transportation And Logistics On The Internet." Website: http://www.logisticsworld.com.

21.  LOGTOOLS: Tools To Aid Implementation Of Naval Logistics - covers a great deal of information pertaining to "Logistics Functions" and "Logistics Guidance." Website: http:/www.logtools.navsea.navy.mil.

22.  Maintenance Engineering Societies-Australia (MESA) - an integrated group of  maintenance societies throughout Australia. Website: http://www.mesa.org.au.

23.  Managing In-Service Reliability and Cost Effectiveness (MIRCE) - Provides practical training and education for reliability, maintainability, and logistics based on science, engineering, and management principles and concepts. Includes conferences, diploma programs, publications, and technical services. Website: http://www.mirce.com.  

24.  The Logistics And Supply Chain Management Society (LSCMS) - an international society to promote professional development of logistics and supply chain management; to serve as a resource for its members; and to advance, study, and disseminate techniques and applications of logistics and supply chain management. This organization is managed out of Singapore. Website: http://www.lscms.org

25.  Transportation Research Board (TRB) - to advance knowledge concerning the nature and performance of transportation systems by stimulating research and the disseminating the information derived from research. TRB, 21-1 Constitutional Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20418 (tel: 202-334-2936; fax: 202-334-2920; website: http://www.nas.edu/trb).

26.  VDI-Gesellschaft Foerdertechnik Meterialfluss Logistik (VDI-FML) - to promote the science and development in the fields of material flow, transportation, and logistics. VDI-FML, Postfach 10 11 39, 40002 Dusseldorf, Germany (tel: +49 211 6214-231; fax: +49 211 6214-155).   

27.  Warehousing Education And Research Council (WERC) - to provide education, conduct research concerning the warehousing process, and refine the art and science of managing warehouses. WERC, 1100 Jorie Blvd., Suite 170, Oak Brook, IL 60523-2243 (tel: 630-990-0001; fax: 630-990-0256; E-Mail: tsharpe@werc.org). 

Additional Web Sites of Interest:

1.  Acquisition Reform - Naval Acquisition Reform. Website: http://www.acq-ref.navy.mil. Also check http://lrc3.monmouth.army.mil/cecom/lrc/leo/eladiv/logistics/flexguide/flexguide-toc.html. This contains the "Flexible Sustainment Guide" and coverage of "Reliability-Based Logistics (RBL)" and "Trigger-Based Asset Management (TBAM)."

2.  Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium (RAMS) - website: http://www.rams.org.

3.  Association For Field Service Management International (AFSMI) - dedicated to furthering the knowledge, understanding, and career development of executives, managers, and professionals in the services and support industries. AFSMI, 1342 Colonial Blvd., Suite 25, Ft. Myers, FL 33907. Website: http://www.afsmi.org.  

4.  Defense Modeling And Simulation Office (DMSO) - provides the "Modeling and Simulation Information Analysis Center (MSIAC)" which, in turn, will provide near real-time analysis and research support on a quick reaction basis. Website: http://www.msiac.dmso.mil. 

5. Georgia Tech - Logistics Institute - conducts academic programs and research in the field. Website: http://www.tli.gatech.edu.

6.  Global Logistics Village - this site is involved largely with transport and the tracking/tracing of goods that have been transported. It is more of a hosted tracking site or provider for identified partners in a particular supply chain than a general reference source for industry. Website: http://www.glovill.com.

7.  Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) - includes a reliability database covering existing systems. GIDEP Operations Center, 2300 Fifth St., Norco, CA 92860 (tel: 909-273-4677; fax: 909-273-5200; website: http://www.gidep.org).

8.  Institute Of Transportation Engineers - ITE Journal. Website: http://www.ite.org.

9.  Intermodal Association Of North America (IANA) - a leading industry trade association representing the combined interests of intermodal freight transportation companies. Website: http://intermodal.org.

10.  International Society Of Parametric Analysts (ISPA) - provides a "Parametric Estimating Handbook" useful in cost estimating for life-cycle cost analyses. Website: http://www.ispa-cost.org/PEIWeb/ch1.htm. Also check: http://www.contracts.hq.navsea.navy.mil/webdata/pceh/pceh.html.

11.  International Warehouse Logistic Association - linked to other associations, education courses, education and research foundation, and logistics today. Website: http://logistx.dartgc.com.

12.  Logistics Management Institute (LMI) - non-profit corporation that provides research and consulting services for the government in logistics and related areas. Website: http://www.lmi.org.  

13.  Manufacturing Net - provides news, editorial content, search and retrieval capabilities in a wide variety of fields. Website: http:www.manufacturing.net. Also check http://www.manufacturing.net/magazine/logistics/main.html. This includes a magazine that provides news in the logistics world.

14.  Material Handling Industry  (MHI) - MHI, 8720 Red Oak Blvd., Suite 201, Charlotte, NC 28217 (tel: 704-676-1190; fax: 704-676-1199; E-Mail: jnofsinger@mhia.org). Website: http:www.mhi.org.

15.  National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM) - NAPM, P.O. Box 22160, Tempe, AZ 85285-2160 (tel: 480-752-6276; fax: 480-752-7890; E-Mail: pnovak@napm.org). 

16.  National Information Center for Reliability Engineering - supported by the Center for Reliability Engineering, University of Maryland. College Park, MD 20742, which is a good source for educational courses, research accomplishments, and literature in the field. Website: http://www.enre.umd.edu/mainnojs.html.

17.  National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) - includes a Logistics Division. NDIA, 2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400, Arlington, VA (tel: 703-522-1820; fax: 703-522-1885; website: http://www.ndia.org).

18.  North American Logistics Association - the focus of this organization is on warehousing and distribution services - a joint effort of three warehousing associations. Website: http://www.iwla.comand/or http://www.cargolog.com.

19.  National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) - NDTA, 50 South Pickett St., Suite 220, Alexandria, VA 22304-7296 (tel: 703-751-5011; fax: 703-823-8761; E-Mail: ndta@ndtahq.com).

20.  Reliability Information Analysis Center (RIAC) - an excellent source for reliability, maintainability, human factors, safety, and logistics information, training programs, research results and documentation, specifications and standards, etc. RIAC, 6000 Flanagan Road, Suite 3, Utica, NY 13502. Website: http://theRIAC.org.

21.  Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) - a non-profit society by and for practitioners in the field of maintenance and reliability. Website: http://www.smrp.org.

22.  Society of Reliability Engineers (SRE) - a technical reliability organization. Website: http://www.sre.org.

23.   Supply Chain Council - a trade association in which corporations hold membership. Members of the Council work together to develop, maintain, communicate, and support the "Supply-Chain Operations Reference Model (SCOR). SCOR contains standard process definitions, standard terminology, standard metrics, supply-chain best practices, and enablingg information technology when applicable. SCC, 303 Freeport Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15215 (tel: 412-781-4104; fax: 412-781-2871; website: http://www.supplychainworld.org).

 

Last update: November 1, 2009