eIDB: LOG 21

Logistics for the 21st Century

Designed from our successful LOG 21, a fully digital eIDB LOG 21 program has been developed to meet the demands of our clients. Now you can attend an updated LOG 21 that would have taken place in-person in Chapel Hill and even receive your Certificate via our learning management system and video conferencing platforms. This asynchronous and live collaborative learning environment promises to be very rewarding and will meet the high educational standards that IDB programs have always provided.

Key Topics

  • Technology and innovation
  • Logistics, risk, and the organization
  • Strategy formulation and implementation
  • Process analysis
  • Wireless applications
  • Department of Defense budget primer

Digital Program Format:

A Revised Digital LOG 21

Offered in a new and interactive digital version, you will work both asynchronously through an online learning management system and synchronously with the faculty and others through video conferencing and additional online tools. eIDB Log 21 utilizes collaborative digital tools, condensed content segments, and alternating formats to effectively capitalize on the new online environment and resulting learning potential. 

Self-paced asynchronous content will provide background knowledge to prepare you for the analysis, integration and application of the synchronous faculty sessions. In the “live” sessions, you’ll engage directly with our talented faculty and guest speakers who will guide you through their latest lectures, research, case studies and simulations. You will develop actionable takeaways which will facilitate your professional growth.  

The IDB Directors and Team understand the complexities of our customers’ environments and utilize the latest online capabilities and techniques to deliver world class. In addition, virtual discussion and project groups, as well as the IDB’s large family of alumni, will connect you to a wide group of peers and help you build a strong network. Individuals and teams are encouraged to attend. Participation by multiple personnel from your unit, agency or company will foster teamwork and amplify the program’s impact on your organization. 

Benefits:

  • Learn to maximize results for logistics operations by applying best practices and innovative thinking
  • Expand your understanding of key functional areas that support logistics

Participant Profile:

Logistic Specialists and Sustainers, and those in Support Roles, at Career Levels of 0-2 to 0-4, W-1 to W-3, E7 to E-9, GS11-GS-13, Early Career Logistics Professionals and Sustainers from Private Industry.

Faculty:

World class faculty from UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, WellDoc Inc., Center for International Policy, and private sector companies.

Jim Brunke, MBA

IDB Senior Faculty

Chris Bingham, MBA/MA, PhD

UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

Ben Freeman, PhD

Center for International Policy

Al Segars, PhD

UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

Steve Walton, PhD

Emory University Goizueta Business School

Program Staff:

Mike C. Bogdahn, USMC Depot Deputy Commander (Ret)

Vice President, Strategy & Business Development

William P. Buzzi, J.D.

Senior IDB Advisor

Caitlin Lederer

Program Associate

Enrollment:

Professionals and organizations interested in this program should contact IDB’s Customer Advocate, Mike Bogdahn at bogdahn@idb.org or (760) 577-8324 for enrollment information.

What to Expect:

Schedule

The program begins with a welcome reception on Sunday night. During this time the Program Staff reviews important information for the course and tests participants audio/visual capabilities. The majority of the program takes place over a week, with self-paced content review in the mornings and “live faculty-led sessions” in the afternoons.