Analysis of the Data Development Analysis (DEA) and Constrained Facet Analysis (CFA) Models for Measuring Technical Productivity in Air Force Logistics Command Depot-Level Maintenance.

Abstract

This thesis developed from a recommendation by an earlier research effort, sponsored by HQ AFLC, to expand the application of Data Envelopment Analysis (DFA) and Constrainted Facet Analysis (CFA) to measure technical productivity in a depot level maintenance environment. Two levels of productivity within an Air Logistics Center, the Resource Cost Center (RCC) and the Section, which is composed of several RCC, were analyzed to support management decisions for improving the efficiency of production. Each organization was analyzed over a time period of twelve quarters. This research proved the DEA/CFA model is an effective tool for total productivity measurement and demonstrated the need for careful selection of input/output measures. The use of the DEA/CFA model and results of this research were accepted by management as a useful method for analyzing, the productive efficiency of an organization and determining the impact of sub-units (RCCs) on the overall productive efficiency on the next level up (Section) in the organization. Keywords: Productivity, Production Models, Efficiency, Effectiveness, Linear Programming, Data Envelopment Analysis, Constrainted Facet Analysis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA161398

Entities

People

  • Charles S. Glaubach

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Classification
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Linear Programming
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Management
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Production
  • Production Models
  • Productivity
  • Security
  • Universities

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  • Education
  • Engineering

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  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Operations Research