A MULTI-ECHELON MARKOV MODEL FOR RELATING SUPPLY SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TO FLEET READINESS,

Abstract

A Markov Model is developed for a three-echelon supply system consisting of submarines, submarine tenders, and stock points. Each echelon is represented by a transition matrix describing the supply capability at that echelon. Matrix multiplication yields the submarine state at the start of each patrol. The submarine state is combined with a readiness function to produce the expected readiness on each patrol. Submarine readiness is thereby related to supply system characteristics, including the allocated replenishment budget for the system of stock points. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 20, 1967
Accession Number
AD0830178

Entities

People

  • Walter J. Howard

Organizations

  • General Electric

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Markov Models
  • Models
  • Replenishment
  • Submarines
  • Transitions

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Mathematical Modeling and Probability Theory.
  • Polar and Arctic Studies