The MoD is looking at incorporating the learning from the LCST contract into its Future Defence Support Services (FDSS) programme, which aims to find the best inventory management arrangements when the LCST contract comes to an end.31 Recent events such as the war in Ukraine and the impact of covid-19 have also brought about a reassessment of how the MoD should manage its inventory.32 In its 2022 Supply Chain strategy, it set out that its previous approaches prioritised cost efficiency, which...

The MoD is looking at incorporating the learning from the LCST contract into its Future Defence Support Services (FDSS) programme, which aims to find the best inventory management arrangements when the LCST contract comes to an end.31 Recent events such as the war in Ukraine and the impact of covid-19 have also brought about a reassessment of how the MoD should manage its inventory.32 In its 2022 Supply Chain strategy, it set out that its previous approaches prioritised cost efficiency, which was appropriate for an environment of relative stability, but that these approaches are vulnerable when sudden shocks emerge.33 It is now seeking to ens Type: conclusion | Number: 14 | Response status: accepted Government response: 4.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Target implementation date: July 2024 4.2 The department’s implementation of the Defence Command Paper (Refresh) will lead to a closer collaboration with Industry. Specific activity will be delivered throu