Opportunities to Enhancing Latvia’s Civil Military Cooperation System
Scientific Conference on Economics and Entrepreneurship SCEE '2023: Organized within the 64th International Scientific Conference of Riga Technical University: Book of Abstracts 2023
Justīna Hudenko, Igors Kukjans

This paper presents the outcomes of a comprehensive research study aimed at offering practical recommendations for Latvia's Ministry of Cabinet concerning the Unified Logistics Center. Employing various research methods, including legal document analysis, expert interviews, focus group discussions, and case studies, this study has identified crucial insights. The research reveals significant challenges, including equipment deficiencies and suboptimal technical conditions in Ministry of Interior warehouses. Additionally, it highlights the absence of a legal foundation for specific operations conducted by the National Armed Forces. To address these issues, the study proposes an integrated logistics management concept, advocating for the establishment of a Unified Logistics Information System (ULIS) to harmonize operations across all Ministry of Interior warehouses, with a particular emphasis on the united warehouse. The research estimates a total investment with phased allocations for equipment, security systems, and ICT infrastructure development. Legislative changes are also recommended to facilitate the National Armed Forces' responsibilities. In conclusions the research provides a comprehensive analysis of crisis management structures, regulatory frameworks, and international practices. The main recommendations include optimizing storage capacities, fostering integrated logistics management, and enacting legislative amendments to enhance the operational capabilities of Latvia's civil protection institution. These findings contribute significantly to strengthening the nation's preparedness and response capabilities in times of crisis and disaster.


Keywords
Civil Protection, Integrated Logistics Management, Unified Logistics Center, Unified Logistics Information System
Hyperlink
https://www.rtu.lv/writable/public_files/RTU_scee_2023_abstracts.pdf

Hudenko, J., Kukjans, I. Opportunities to Enhancing Latvia’s Civil Military Cooperation System. In: Scientific Conference on Economics and Entrepreneurship SCEE '2023: Organized within the 64th International Scientific Conference of Riga Technical University: Book of Abstracts, Latvia, Riga, 12-12 October, 2023. Riga: RTU Press, 2023, pp.37-37. ISSN 2256-0866.

Publication language
English (en)
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