La Logística en Disputa como evolución de la logística militar usando herramientas tecnológicas: Contested Logistics as an evolution of military logistics using technological tools

Abstract

This study addresses the importance of logistics in military strategy, the complex dynamics between the science and art of logistics during conflicts, and the elements of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Logistics plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of military operations, especially in contexts where supply lines are vulnerable to interference. This analysis focuses on “Contested Logistics,” exploring how effective coordination and resilience can overcome the challenges of contested environments. This work used an exploratory and descriptive methodology combining qualitative and quantitative analyses. The study includes a comprehensive bibliometric analysis using the VoSviewer technology tool, which analyzes the existing literature on logistics and identifies recent trends and key terms. The results highlight the main logistics challenges in contested environments: supply line interference, multi-domain threats, logistics, and ICT application-related vulnerabilities. In addition, they propose technological solutions, collaborative strategies, and autonomous systems. The results provide a basis for future research, suggest the need for a joint concept for Disputed Logistics within military strategic frameworks, and address the importance of logistics in military strategy, the dynamics between the science and art of logistics, and the relationship of the role of ICTs in the implementation of new solutions.