Written question asked by Keith Simpson (Conservative) on Monday, 1 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 19 March 1999. It was answered by Doug Henderson (Labour) on Friday, 19 March 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he plans to take to ensure that Just in Time supply chain logistics support for military operations works effectively- (Holding answer 4 March 1999).

Answer: Mr. Keith Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what steps he plans to take to ensure that "Just in Time" supply chain logistics support for military operations works effectively. [74661] Mr. Doug Henderson: [holding answer 4 March 1999]: "Just in Time" logistics is one of a range of supply management techniques which are being examined by a study team reporting to the Chief of Defence Logistics. Whilst there may be some scope for broadening the existing selective application of "Just in Time" logistics in the defence sector, the degree to which this is achievable would be dependent on the nature of military operations which need to be supported.

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