Integrated Logistics Support Handbook, Special Reprint Edition 2nd Edition

This type of specialized technical book is usually expensive - no exception here. This book is a helpful background reference; however, for some persons working in Federal Government acquisition logistics, generally termed "ILS" for integrated logistics support. Users for this book may be military, contractor or Civil Service personnel in ILS. Some caveats, though, before you buy this book.The book is of little use to military field operational logistics personnel, e.g., those working in S-4, base supply, aviation maintenance, POL and the like. It is likewise not applicable to commercial logistics (usually shipping, transportation, warehousing, plant maintenance, production, materiel, etc). Commercial logistics does not use this type of logistical planning.Also be warned that many of the procedures described in this book date back to the period 1970-1990, when Government acquisition logistics relied heavily on Military Standards (MIL-STDs). Nearly all of those MIL-STDs are obsolete and withdrawn today, as the Government tends more toward buying commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products, and leaves it to the contractor to describe how the support (ILS) will be accomplished. The book; however, is packed with these older MIL-STD oriented procedures, for which you may never find a use. As for quality, it is well written and clear. If your HQs, client or managers want you to use this older type of logistics, buy the book. If you want an ILS understanding, buy the book. Otherwise, you may not get your money's worth, however well-written it is.

I really appreciate the way how the information is presented. It was very useful in the process of preparation for the lecture.

Good book that puts almost everything you need together. A good reference book to have.

I was looking for a good reference for writing my paper about integrated logistics support. My mentor recommended this book, saying it was the best text on the subject that he had read. Really, this book brings together all the concepts on topic. It is worth buying it.

I think this book is the best in order to up to date knowledge about logistics integrated. There are a lot details and graphics in order to help understand about issues in this area.The roadmaps to success are very good!

this book is more of a collection of years and years of notes/powerpoints on logistics. the focus is more for military. some pictures are interesting but more diagrams are the managerial type. I'll be back as soon as I get more into it!

A great read and a mandatory book for anyone seeking to be a professional in this field. A must read as this book is by detailed and easy to read. Seriously improves your knowledge and understanding of this field.

Everything was ok.I received the book before the ETA.Thank you.Carlos Torres

Good overview .....

Thank you perfect for my new job

Libro ottimo, semplice ed esauriente per chi vuole iniziare l`approccio al concetto di Supporto Logistico Integrato partendo dall`inizio. Consigliato fortemente.

Old, simple and good book if you are dealing with system engineering and logistics. Perhaps it is not the Blanchard but it is simple to read, well structured and with precise definitions. A good way to start and understand.

Fantastic reference document for all things ILS, however as a European reader, it's vary much aligned to US processes (understandable due to author etc.) with differences in terminology when ref ASD S Series and the international standard. Once this is understood it does what it says on the tin........Still very expensive mind.