Standardization of Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical Equipment (H,M&E) inventory

Abstract

Inventory standardization can increase parts availability while reducing operating costs. Although DOD and Navy policies and guidance support standardization, Navy programs have not been successful in minimizing nonstandard parts in weapon designs. This thesis attempts to identify the supply support problems caused by a lack of inventory standardization and to determine the extent of these problems. A model was developed to estimate the costs resulting from non-standardization of inventory. The model demonstrated that through inventory standardization the Navy could annually save millions of dollars. The savings achieved by reducing nonstandard parts and consolidating items with similar form, fit, and function can be re-invested in inventory to improve depth. Finally, standards offices can make a substantial contribution to the reduction of nonstandard parts if given more authority in the acquisition approval process.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA186219

Entities

People

  • John C. Corbett

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aerospace Industry
  • Control Systems
  • Cost Analysis
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electrical Equipment
  • Electronic Components
  • Engineers
  • Governments
  • Life Cycles
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Military Equipment
  • Models
  • Standards
  • Turbines
  • United States

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.