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a16z Cast

04/28/25

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In contested logistics, adversaries will look for vulnerabilities in our supply chain, making it essential to understand and mitigate these risks.

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The Software Crisis Behind America's Infrastructure

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The Software Crisis Behind America's Infrastructure

04/28/25

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Phillip Buckendorf

04/28/25

@ a16z

Understanding the threat profile for every node in the logistics system is crucial for maintaining operational integrity and security.

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Leonard J. Kosinski

04/28/25

@ a16z

The U.S. must invest in logistics proactively, rather than reactively, to avoid vulnerabilities that adversaries could exploit.

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a16z Cast

04/28/25

@ a16z

Contested logistics refers to the challenges in supply chains due to various factors like weather and maintenance, which need to be predicted and optimized.

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Leonard J. Kosinski

04/28/25

@ a16z

The pandemic highlighted vulnerabilities in logistics, showing how critical supply chains are for both civilian and military needs.

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Phillip Buckendorf

04/28/25

@ a16z

The logistics capabilities of the U.S. military must evolve to meet the challenges of contested environments, where traditional supply routes may be compromised.

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Leonard J. Kosinski

04/28/25

@ a16z

If we don't modernize our logistics systems, we risk losing our competitive edge and the ability to respond effectively to crises.

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James Holland

05/24/25

@ Lex Fridman

The operational level of war, which includes logistics and supply chains, is crucial for the success of military campaigns, often overlooked in favor of strategic and tactical analyses.

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Leonard J. Kosinski

04/28/25

@ a16z

Logistics is a weapon system; if you can't supply and sustain your weapon systems, they become ineffective.

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a16z Cast

04/28/25

@ a16z

The Department of Defense faces similar challenges in logistics, where legacy systems hinder effective operations.