Compromise Programming within ARFCOS: Selecting an Optimal Distribution Network for the Southwest.
Abstract
The Armed Forces Courier Service (ARFCOS) is the military's distribution network for classified materials. ARFCOS considers available manpower as more binding on future operations than available funding. Therefore, the efficiency of present operations must be improved to reduce manpower requirements while maintaining or improving mission effectiveness. Currently, managers have no specific tools for analyzing alternative distribution networks and comparing them to current systems. This thesis identified the southwest as a region in ARFCOS's CONUS operation that would most benefit from this type of comparative analysis. A methodology was proposed using principles of computer simulation and a multiple criteria decisionmaking technique called compromise programming. Models of four alternative distribution networks were built using SLAM II as the implementing language. Simulations were run on a VAX 11/785. All results were compared on the basis of security, manpower utilization, economy, and customer service. Then the best network was identified through the application of compromise programming.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA174595
Entities
People
- Dwight G. Corbett
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology