An Analysis and Comparison of Alternative Techniques for Incorporating Preferential Support for Selected Users into the Air Force Recoverable Central Leveling System.
Abstract
The Air Force Recoverable Central Leveling System (DSD D028) is the first phase of a comprehensive plan for stock-level computation, distribution, and redistribution of selected recoverable supply items. The D028 system is intended to allocate available assets between users so that the total number of expected user backorders is held to a minimum. Current supply directives provide increased supply support for certain Air Staff designated users through the mechanism of the 'C-Factor.' The current D028 algorithm design includes logic to provide increased support to these selected users. The objective of this study was to explore alternative approaches to preferential support within the D028 system. A data base was assembled consisting of all supply items in D028 which are authorized preferential support. The effects of current D028 support procedures are assessed in terms of the enhancement of fill rates for preferred users and the degradation of fill rates for nonpreferred users. In addition, three alternative procedures which could be used in D028 to provide preferential support are developed, and their effects on item/user fill rates are determined. Results indicated significant differences across all alternatives. Managerial decisions in determining the alternative to use were discussed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA103235
Entities
People
- Douglas E. Keller
- Roy B. Gaskill
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology