Oak Ridge National Laboratory's breadth of research, development, and engineering provides a robust platform for solutions to many logistics challenges. Years of investment in energy research and the logistics required to support those programs have resulted in technologies that are well-positioned to improve and resolve many government and private sector logistics issues. ORNL not only provides world-class solutions to its customers; but also enables them to leverage years of investment at little and, sometimes, at no cost.

Logistics technology solutions-those directly related to logistics systems, as well as those technologies that change logistics consequences-range from advanced development of tagging, tracking and locating systems to new approaches to water purification. More than a developer of material solutions, the Logistics "Bench" at ORNL includes experts in modeling, simulations, diagnostics, knowledge management, and supply chain integration, with executive level experience in commercial, government and military sectors. Beyond visioning or consulting, ORNL's logistics accomplishments include systems and operational programs that lead the field in the management of deployment, employment and sustainment of Joint forces in a net-centric, sense-and-respond environment.

As the National Security Directorate looks forward to consolidating into a new secure facility next year, it will acquire truly world-class capability to operate in and respond to the full range of DOD requirements.

Major General (Retired) Dennis K. Jackson is the Director for Logistics Transformation within the National Security Directorate, coming to ORNL last year after retiring from the United States Army and his last assignment at the J4 and U.S. Central Command. If you have questions about anything on this Logistics website, you may contact him by email at jacksondk@ornl.gov or by telephone at (865) 574-7382.