military and National Guard career spanning more than four decades, Michael D. Doubler (2003) is highly qualified to chronicle the history and evolution of the National Guard. Doubler's (2003) analysis roots the National Guard in the original colonial militias, showing how colonial and then state militias morphed into a formidable and cohesive federal force. Although the author avoids political analysis or critique of the roles the National Guard has

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AbstractThe purpose of this paper is to provide the results of a review of the literature concerning the respective logistical systems that are used by the U.S. Army and FedEx, including their approaches to demand forecasting and warehousing methods. The review of these two distinct logistical systems provides valuable insights into their similarities, differences, and potential areas for improvement. This comparative analysis also provides a comprehensive understanding concerning how these

Introduction Strategic leadership is about redirecting the culture of an organization. It is the approach applied by a leader to achieve the objectives desired by an organization. The process involves resource allocation, policy execution and consensus building among the stakeholders. The process often happens in a changing business environment that presents numerous challenges and opportunity to the achievement of the desired objectives[footnoteRef:1]. [1: Herbert F. Barger, "Developing strategic leadership: The US

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