Half U.K. Army Supplies Arrive in Afghanistan Late, Auditors Say
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Half of the supplies sent to U.K. forces in Afghanistan arrive late due to failures in the supply chain, according to a report by the National Audit Office.
The main reason for the delays, which see a third of the most urgent items taking more than the target five days to arrive, is because the goods are not ready for transport. The London-based NAO recommended the Ministry of Defense improve its planning and the management of its supply chain.