An Analysis of Consolidating the Distribution of DESC-Managed Items at Dayton, Ohio

Abstract

To determine the economic and operational feasibility of consolidating the distribution of DESC-managed items at Dayton, Ohio. This analysis examines the one-time and recurring cost increase or decrease expected to result from consolidating the distribution of all DESC-managed items at Dayton, Ohio. It also looks at the impact of such a consolidation on operational performance. The costs considered are: transportation; receipt and shipment of material; added vendor charges for shipment to more than one depot; stock levels; bulk relocation of stock; and moving or terminating people. Operational impacts considered are: survivability in case of disaster or attack and satisfaction of customer requirements for special support.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 24, 1978
Accession Number
ADA102075

Entities

Organizations

  • Defense Logistics Agency

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computations
  • Disasters
  • Economic Analysis
  • Electronics
  • Employment
  • Inventory
  • Labor
  • Logistics
  • Materials
  • Military Facilities
  • Operations Research
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Relocation
  • Shipping
  • Transportation
  • Workload

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.