Modeling the Effect of Spare Parts Lateral Resupply on Strategic Airlift Capability.
Abstract
The objective of this thesis is to develop and analyze a 2-echelon resupply system in which inter-site movement of recoverable spare parts within the same echelon are permitted. The Military Airlift Command (MAC) of the U.S. Air Force is a prime user of this system, where spare parts are transferred between overseas bases for the purpose of expediting aircraft repairs, and enhancing airlift capability. Existing inventory models do not explicitly account for lateral resupply, thus underestimating MAC's actual capabilities. The significance of omitting lateral resupply, when in fact it exists, is largely conjecture. This paper attempts to analyze this significance. The Simulation Language of Alternative Modeling (SLAM) was used to model a realistic strategic airlift wartime scenario to evaluate the system during a surge of flying activity. The Statistical Analysis System (SAS) provided the statistical procedures to test for the significance of a lateral resupply policy. Incorporating lateral resupply in a spare parts supply model can aid strategic airlift planners in assessing the Command's readiness and sustainability.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 10, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA185267
Entities
People
- William J. Carolan
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology