Major General Jochen Deuer
Commander of the Bundeswehr Logistics Command | Bundeswehr
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Military meets civilian: From the turning point to the gold rush? -The networking forum for stronger logistics cooperation
The geopolitical situation, NATO obligations and the comprehensive modernization of the Bundeswehr require increased civil-military cooperation in logistics.
This interactive session brings together key stakeholders from the armed forces, procurement agencies, and the logistics industry. The emphasis is on creating real value: asking questions, sharing experiences, fostering understanding – talking with each other, not about each other. A moderated intensive exchange at eye level enables trust to be built in the sense of the common concern. The session is especially aimed at logistics service providers looking to engage directly with military decision-makers and procurement authorities.
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Live podcast: Logistics and the military: The great opportunity for transforming Bundeswehr logistics
How is the importance of Bundeswehr logistics currently changing? How can logistics increase the performance of our armed forces? What potential for innovation can be tapped in the field of military logistics? What does this mean for cooperation between Bundeswehr and civilian logistics? What opportunities arise for the individual stakeholders?
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Ready for Action in Any Situation: Resilient Partnerships Between the Private Sector and the Armed Forces
What are the prerequisites for ensuring that civil-military logistics chains function reliably—both in routine operations and during military emergencies? In this panel discussion, participants will draw on best practices and lessons learned from collaborations to demonstrate which models work between civilian actors and military users. They will discuss roles and responsibilities, relevant standards, secure and efficient data and interfaces, as well as the necessity of information exchange. Findings from a recent study by BVL and strategy& on defense logistics among logistics service providers will complement the discussion. The session provides guidance on how to approach civil-military partnerships in a way that ensures resilience, legal and cybersecurity compliance, and technological interoperability, in order to derive clear priorities for investment, partner selection, and implementation.