History logistics

Neolit Logistics provides a comprehensive package of services in the logistics field, so in this release, we would like to dwell particularly on the origin and evolution of the term “logistics”.
So, the word “logistics” is derived from Greek and literally means calculation, reasoning, accommodation. Ancient Greece in its time had a staff of 10 logisticians, who were supported by the state, and the ancient Romans was even eponymous title: logistician. Initially, the first logistics specialists were mainly involved in the distribution of provisions.

Scientists still converge on the idea that logistics arose primarily as a martial art, or rather its constituent part, which was responsible for the rotation of troops and supplies to the army with everything necessary.
Byzantium, a former superpower, had extensive experience in the conduct of hostilities. If we turn to the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Leo VI (866 – 912 years. BC. E.), Then it will show us an example of military strategic management processes. Leo VI surprisingly skillfully and competently manage material flow moves through the location of troops is logistical approach and principles.

Liberation War of 1775 – 1783 gg., Which arose as a result of the United States, also contributed to the development of both military and logistics in general. During the war, the territory of modern America operated about 12,000 combat troops in Britain. Provisions and ammunition were supplied from England, respectively. It should be noted that, at least in the first period of the war, the British army uniforms differed quite well and successfully conducted combat operations. This testifies to successfully formed the supply chain. Thus, already in the 18th century, mankind logistically could reallocate resources wisely.

However, the relationship to logistics by various military commanders were often diametrically different. One military leadership has seen the development of logistics the key to the improvement of logistics operations, the other – on the contrary – did not perceive this as a way to improve the conduct of war, and the success of military operations, in their view, depend only on the skillful commander. A renowned expert in the theory of the war of the 19th century Jominy defined logistics as one of the fundamental tools, leading to the successful conduct of military operations and called it a “practical art movement of troops.” According to Jominy logistics science includes not only the issues of transportation, but also strategic issues such as the definition of military dislocations, construction reporting structures.

Known military theorist and military leader Mikhail Frunze Red Army could not underestimate the logistics and gave it a meaningful value. So, Frunze asserted that the successful conduct of military operations is possible only if the organization activities through the rear cargo and ensure proper food supply.

World War II gave another impetus for the development and approval of logistics as a science. Example here should be taken from the activities of the US Army. For example, the US Army at this time due to work out the interaction the military industrial complex and the system was able to coordinate transportation organized system of delivery of weapons and ammunition in military units. It should also add that the current US production of military equipment is now quite efficient through the use of principles of logistics.