Command of the 1st Azov NGU Corps transitions to digital logistics management

The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has integrated the Command of the 1st Azov NGU Corps into the Digital Logistics Management System (DLMS) for ground-based weapons systems.

This enables the Logistics Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to monitor inventories and receive supply requests for the Corps, while the Azov Corps Command gains real-time visibility into resource allocation decisions.

 What has changed

Previously, document workflows between the Logistics Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard of Ukraine were cumbersome: units report to different ministries, and paper-based procedures often caused supply delays of up to several weeks.

With the introduction of the Digital Logistics Management System (DLMS), requests and allocation orders for weapons, equipment, and materiel are processed instantly. This helps avoid delays and significantly accelerates the provision of supplies to units.

“The integration of Azov into the logistics management system demonstrates how modern digital solutions enhance the speed and precision of logistics for units that play a key role in repelling the enemy’s armed aggression,” emphasized Oksana Ferchuk, Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine for Digital Development, Digital Transformations, and Digitalization.

“Under constant enemy pressure on the front line, the speed of response in logistics support becomes one of the key factors determining units’ ability to carry out combat missions. Every delay in supply and every untimely transmission of information directly affects combat effectiveness and the safety of personnel.

That is why the introduction of the Digital Logistics Management System (DLMS) in the Corps was a logical and timely decision. The centralized platform makes it possible to accelerate data exchange, automate key processes, increase inventory transparency, and reduce response time to changes in the operational situation,” commented Senior Lieutenant Oleksandr “Korvin” Nikolenko, Chief of Armaments of the 1st Azov NGU Corps.

 About the system

The system is based on SAP, a data-driven platform for defense resource management used by over 90% of NATO member states’ armies. It provides real-time visibility into available resources, tracks their movement, enables supply planning, and supports decision-making based on up-to-date data.

In addition, the system reduces human-factor risks and reliance on paper-based processes, which in wartime create risks of errors, delays, and non-transparent decision-making. Instead, commanders and logistics services work with up-to-date data and can respond more quickly to units’ needs—from the front line to the rear.

For the military, this means faster supply, more accurate planning, and more efficient resource allocation. For the state, it ensures process control, procurement transparency, and more efficient use of every hryvnia. For partners, it provides clear and transparent rules aligned with NATO standards. Ultimately, the system has a direct positive impact on combat effectiveness by ensuring that resources are accurately tracked, move predictably, and reach the units where they are needed, enabling faster decision-making and more effective military operations.

 Next steps

The DLMS is planned to be rolled out across military units subordinated to the Azov Corps and extended to other National Guard units in the area of ground-based weapons systems, with further expansion to additional domains.