The State of the Art in Sustainable Logistics: Economic and Military Perspectives

Authors

  • Daniela-Elena HRAB

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53477/2284-9378-25-25

Keywords:

logistics, defence, sustainability, sustainable development, alternative solutions, technologies.

Abstract

The sustainable approach to logistics is emerging as a necessity in both the economic and military domains. This study aims to explore the current state of knowledge in the field of sustainable logistics within these spheres of activity, in order to identify gaps that should be addressed by future research. Based on a literature review methodology, the study brings to the forefront five thematic areas that have been addressed so far in the economic field, highlighting the need to extend them into the military domain as well. The analysis shows that the digitisation of logistics and the implementation of environmentally friendly technologies, which also reduce the negative impact on the health of end users, are two essential conditions for the transition toward sustainability. At the same time, the study emphasises the importance of an interdisciplinary approach and of researching the social impact of sustainable logistics, including the dimension related to humanitarian actions involving military forces. The main conclusion points to the need for clearly defining the concept of sustainable military logistics, taking into account developments in the economic environment and operational requirements.

Author Biography

Daniela-Elena HRAB

 LTC Daniela-Elena HRAB has 20 years of experience in military logistics, including four years in higher education services. She currently holds a senior military instructor position at Logistics, Finance and Accounting Department in the Command and Staff Faculty of Carol I National Defence University. She teaches several disciplines, like: military logistics, accountancy, military logistic databases (LOGFAS), logistic management, finance, multinational operations logistics, tactics of the combat service support structures, pecuniary liability, defence & security economics, commodity science, methodology for planning and simulation of logistic operations, advanced technologies for military logistics. She also holds a researcher position, being involved in an international project (ECYBRIDGE - Strengthening Synergies in Defence and Civilian Cybersecurity). She is also responsible for implementing the European Initiative for the Exchange of Young Officers, inspired by ERASMUS+ (EMILYO) and coordinator of the Common Module Budget & Finance in EU Defence Sector, which is taught in English and was organized for the first time by Carol I National Defence University in 2024, due to her notable contribution.

Her educational background encompasses both military and civilian perspectives, as she holds two Bachelor's degrees - in Organizational Management (issued by „Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy in Sibiu, in 2005) and Accounting and Management Information Systems (issued by Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies in 2009), as well as two Master's degrees - in Logistic Management (issued by Carol I National Defence University in 2021) and Management and Marketing of Logistic Operations (issued by Spiru Haret University of Bucharest, in 2009). Additionally, she completed postgraduate studies in Military Logistics and Defence Resources Management. Recently, she successfully defended her doctoral thesis with the title: The Integrated Management of Defence Resources in the Context of Sustainable Development.

Regarding her professional experience, she held both executive and command positions within the Joint Logistic Command. She also participated in a mission in Afghanistan as a logistic planner in the National Support Element, from October 2010 to April 2011. Additionally, she took part in multinational joint exercises, such as the ones organized by the Multinational Joint Headquarters Ulm: JOINT DERBY 2016, at Bundeswehr Logistics School in Garlstedt, Germany, and TRIDENT JAGUAR 2018, at NATO Joint Warfare Centre in Stavanger, Norway, holding the position of Services & Supply Officer in the Joint Logistic Support Group Headquarters.

She authored several scientific articles and participated in international scientific conferences.

For a complete list of publications, see: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2046-0653 

 

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Published

2025-06-30

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HRAB, D.-E. (2025). The State of the Art in Sustainable Logistics: Economic and Military Perspectives. BULLETIN OF "CAROL I" NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY, 14(2), 223–236. https://doi.org/10.53477/2284-9378-25-25

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