An Investigation of Changes in Direct Labor Requirements Resulting from Changes in Avionics Producion Rate.

Abstract

This research investigated the effects on direct labor requirements by exogenous changes in production rate in the ARC 164 radio and the Computer Signal Data Converter avionics production programs. The standard learning curve model was modified by adding a production rate variable using test data from the F-4, F-102, and KC-135 programs. Within the modified model, the production rate showed a significant and inverse relationship to direct labor requirements. Moreover, this modified model was more accurate in predicting direct labor requirements than was the standard learning curve model. This research extended the modified model to avionics, validated it there, and confirmed its superior predictive ability, both statistically and subjectively. Therefore, this model is recommended for use as a predictor of direct labor requirements in ongoing avionics production programs. The program was modified to include options for predictive ability tests and for projection sensitivity matrices. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA077725

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  • David Y. Stevens
  • Jimmie Thomerson

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  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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