Supply Chain World Volume 11, Issue 6 December 2024 | Page 9

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Interview

STRENGTHENING

NAVAL

SUPPLY

Sit down with Kurt Wendelken of NAVSUP to learn more about one of the world ’ s most critical supply chains

As the vice commander of Naval Supply Systems Command ( NAVSUP ), an ashore activity of the United States Navy ( US Navy ) that serves supply command , Kurt Wendelken leads NAVSUP ’ s worldwide workforce of over 22,500 military and civilian personnel in strategy , business transformation , and execution for the US Navy ’ s end-to-end supply chain integration , acquisition , and operational logistics to sustain naval forces worldwide . Following a 26-year active career as a Navy Supply Corps Officer , from which he retired at the rank of captain , Kurt has occupied his role at NAVSUP since January 2020 .

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