MATCHING THE AFLC REQUIREMENTS COMPUTATION POLICY TO THE OFFICIAL BASE STOCKAGE POLICY.

Abstract

A temporary solution for simplifying the problem of estimating base retail stock levels. Four alternative methods are suggested. All assume that cdemand rates are proportional to some identifiable activity rate. Methods 1 and 4 are reasonably accurate and can be considered for actual use. Method 2 is useful only for clarifying the estimating problem. Method 3 is accurate only as long as demand and resupply time distributions remain constant; it provides no way for forecasting future retail stocks when demand or supply is expected to change. The study stresses the need for further research on interbase demand distributions. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0637689

Entities

People

  • James W. Houghten

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Collaborative Techniques
  • Computations
  • Delphi Method
  • Management Engineering
  • Mathematical Analysis

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