Spare Parts Inventory Management for the Next Generation Finnish Defense Force Fighter Fleet

Abstract

This research will suggest factors that Finland should consider to better manage spare parts inventories in its upcoming fighter aircraft fleet acquisition. The topic is timely because the Finnish Defense Forces (FDF) is in the process of procuring the fighters to replace the present F/A-18 C/D-fleet. The primary research question is this: What are the key factors in the near future fighter spare-parts inventory management that will affect the FDF fighter fleets performance? This study analyzes inventory management fundamentals using a case example to determine what key elements in inventory management the Finnish Defense Forces should consider when creating a future fighter fleet spare-parts management system. The outcome consists of a series of key issues for the Finnish Defense Force to consider when preparing a request for quotations for the future fighter fleet.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2017
Accession Number
AD1053315

Entities

People

  • Juha T Kauhanen

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Best Practices
  • Business Administration
  • Cost Reductions
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engine Components
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Management Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Spare Parts
  • Supply Chain
  • Supply Chain Management

Readers

  • European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP).
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Strategic Security Studies