Performance-Based Logistics (PBL), time and again, has proven to be an effective logistical tool if used properly. While leaders throughout the military and defence industry are looking to PBL to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and raise the bar for quality and readiness, it is essential that the logistics community, even those in private and commercial sectors, be current and familiar with the processes necessary to introduce or implement effective and
efficient PBL initiatives.

PBL is the Department of Defense’s (DoD) preferred approach in acquiring systems support. The objective is to improve operational capability while reducing costs. Successfully implementing PBLs presents many challenges. Significant challenges including developing a collaborative environment among the stakeholders, overcoming organisational transformation
issues, and effectively implementing performance-based contracts in a highly regulated environment.

While PBLs evolved from Supply Chain Management the concepts and practices are now prevalent in many industries. The training course will first provide an introduction to the field of logistics and supply chain management principles that drive performance. Techniques, technologies, and metrics will be presented that support military/business operations and provide effective measurement and feedback.

The objective of the workshop is to provide the attendee with a detailed understanding of how of PBL contract works. An implementation methodology will be presented with supporting case studies and examples will highlight product support strategies based on various phases of a product’s life cycle. The course will conclude with useful techniques that can facilitate the transformation effort in order to help overcome organisational cultural issues and list the various lessons learnt.