The Development of a Predictive Model for First Unit Costs Following Breaks in Production.
Abstract
While the learning curve has received increased emphasis from private industry and the United States Air Force (USAF), an associated phenomenon, the break in production and its effect on follow-on first unit costs has received little formal attention. Since a major activity of USAF is the procurement of spares or parts after initial production of a weapon system is completed, the need for a model to predict first unit costs following a break in production is evident. This thesis developed such a model relative to a machine-shop environment. Through the use of a computer stepwise regression program, a model was determined to predict first unit direct costs after a break in production. (Modified author abstract)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- AD0785953
Entities
People
- Allen A. Pichon Jr.
- Charles L. Richardson
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology