Logistics Quotes.

Here are a few logistics quotes. Tell us your favorites.

“You will not find it difficult to prove that battles, campaigns, and even wars have been won or lost primarily because of logistics.” ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower.

“If supply chain had an arch enemy it would be called “Bad Communication.” ~Dave Waters

“Not only can AI improve civilian safety, it will vastly improve battlefield logistics, creating better scenarios for men and women in uniform.” ~Will Hurd

“When we talk about ‘smart transportation,’ it is more than moving cargo from A to B. Digitization within the transport and logistics means seamless service to our customers, visibility in the supply chain, and driving a more efficient business.” ~Søren Skou, Former CEO of AP Moller – Maersk A/S.

“The amateurs discuss tactics: the professionals discuss logistics.” ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

Only a commander who understands logistics can push the military machine to the limits without risking total breakdown. ~Maj. General Julian Thompson, Royal Marines.

The information about a package is as important as the delivery of the package itself. ~Frederick W. Smith, founder of FedEx.

“There’s nobody who has as big of a real-time logistics network than Uber.” ~Jason Calacanis, Tech Entrepreneur & Angel Investor.

“Major changes are coming to logistics. In the near future you will order a product and 30 minutes later a drone will drop it off right outside your door.” ~SupplyChainToday.com.

“Self-driving vehicles, automatically choosing the most efficient route… Artificial Intelligence will dramatically improve logistics.” ~Dave Waters

Bitter experience in war has taught the maxim that the art of war is the art of the logistically feasible. ~ADM Hyman Rickover, USN

“Since the explosion in e-commerce in recent years, the simple way to say it is that the supply chain and logistics profession has become kind of cool.” ~Scott MacKinnon

“Logistics isn’t that important. Unless you are Walmart, Amazon, Alibaba, the military… :-)” ~SupplyChainToday.com. For those who don’t get sarcasm that is what this one is about. Logistics is IMPORTANT!!

“Today’s leading real-world retailer, Wal-Mart, uses software to power its logistics and distribution capabilities, which it has used to crush its competition.” ~Marc Andreessen

“Amateurs do tactics, experts do logistics, as we learn in the military.” ~Joe Sestak, Retired U.S. Navy Admiral.

“Without logistics the world stops.” ~Dave Waters

“The line between disorder and order lies in logistics.” ~ Sun Tzu.

“As someone who flew two space capsules and twice landed in the ocean, I can attest from personal experience how much logistics work is needed to get you home.” ~Buzz Aldrin

“Supply chains are everywhere. From the biggest company in the world to running your household. We all have SCM experience even if we don’t know it.” ~Dave Waters.

“Basically, we’re a logistics company that happens to sell groceries.” ~Mike Duke, Former CEO of Walmart.

“Residential drone delivery is being tested by a variety of companies. From delivery packages to delivering pizza, it is in the near future.” ~ SupplyChainToday.com.

“Leader win through logistics. Vision, sure. Strategy, yes. But when you go to war, you need to have both toilet paper and bullets at the right place at the right time. In other words, you must win through superior logistics.” ~Tom Peters

“While supply chains represent the biggest cost to a company, they are also its biggest opportunity.” ~Indra Nooyi, Former CEO of PepsiCo.

“Supply Chain is like nature, it is all around us.” ~Dave Waters