Using Digital Twins to Improve Visibility of the Military Supply Chain

K P SENTHILKUMAR M.E., C.S.E.,
DEPARTMENT OF AI&DS,
KINGS ENGINEERING COLLEGE,
Opposite to Hyundai Motors,Chennai-Banglore Highway
Irungattukottai
Sriperumbudur 602117
Abstract
To ensure the effectiveness of combat operations, the military supply chain (MSC) must be effectively monitored for supplies and timely choices must be made, especially in the face of unforeseen obstacles like inclement weather and terrorist strikes. Even though Next-Generation Wireless Communication (NGWC), RuBees, and RFIDs are used in MSC, they are insufficient to guarantee end-to-end visibility throughout the whole SC. The internet of things, cloud computing, application programming interfaces (APIs), machine learning, augmented reality, virtual reality, big data, analytics, and pervasive computing are examples of digital technologies that play a crucial role in boosting visibility to enable effective SC management. Consequently, the development of the idea of the “digital twin,” made possible by modern technologies, produces a digital copy of theextensive supply chain.Using real-time data, operations are ensured to have enough end-to-end visibility, allowing for efficient tracking, monitoring, and reporting of all SC actions. This paper’s main objective is to examine the digital twin’s enabling technologies and implementation to achieve end-to-end visibility in the military supply chain. The tracking and monitoring capabilities of the digital twin, which the authors identify in this research, will enhance supply chain management by enabling a cycle of continual SC adjustment against unforeseen disturbances.

Keywords:
Military supply chain, Visibility, Tracking, Monitoring, Digital twin.

1.Introduction
To ensure the effectiveness of combat operations, especially in the face of unforeseen disruptions like inclement weather and terrorist attacks, the military supply chain (MSC) requires effective monitoring of supplies and prompt choices. Military logistic planners are being forced by this problem to rebuild their supply networks so they can be more proactive in observing, following, and reporting on all supply chain operations. On a result, the idea of end-to-end SC visibility was introduced, increasing the visibility and transparency of the supply chain [1]. This is made possible by technologies likeRuBees, NGWC, and RFIDs are examples of next-generation wireless technologies [2]. Although used in the military supply chain, these technologies have not been adequate to guarantee effective end-to-end visibility. Network security, insufficient or misinterpreted information, and technological difficulties may be to blame for this [2, 3]. [4] asserts that in order to reduce freight theft or loss, facilitate the substitution of transported goods, and foster consumer confidence, visibility is essential in the SC.
developing consumer confidence and moving goods.
With the recent introduction of digital twins made possible by digital technologies like the Internet of Things, cloud computing, APIs, machine learning, augmented reality, and virtual reality, supply chain visibility has improved. These technologies can increase supply chain visibility and offer real-time data, enabling complete control and confidence (Sunil, 2020). A digital SC twin, according to [5, 6], is a model that depicts the state of a network at any given time, enabling end-to-end SC visibility in order to improve resilience and a reliable contingency plan. In order to facilitate planning and prompt decision-making, Hosseini, Ivanov, and Dolgui (2019) note the potential of the digital twin in supply chain monitoring of “transportation, inventory, demand, and capacity.”With its advantages in generating cost-effective solutions and boosting efficiency and quality, digital twin technology stands out among emerging technologies in the military [7]. Time is a crucial component in the military, thus digital twin technology will help systems run more efficiently and enable decision-makers to act quickly when necessary [7]. Decisions.The paper’s purpose is to investigate the advantages and application of the digital twin inside the military supply chain. This investigation will show locations where the digital twin has been used or those that require more study.




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