Automating the Air Force Base-Level Report of Discrepancy Program: An Application of Database Management Techniques
Abstract
The purpose of this thesis was to apply principles of database management to the Air Force Report of Discrepancy (ROD) Program. The overall goal was to reduce the number of manhours required to manage the program and to improve the reliability of information. In conducting this study, the researcher asked and answered four research questions. Each question constituted one of four steps in the development of this study. The four steps were to (1) evaluate the current system, (2) identify aspects of the current system that could be improved through automation, (3) choose a database management software (DBMS) package to automate those aspects identified in step 2, and (4) structure and implement a database application. The study resulted in the development of a database application designed to automate aspects of the ROD program. This program could have universal application to all Air Force base supply organizations. Validation and/or distribution of the programs or findings will be managed by the Logistics Management Center at Gunter AFB, Alabama. (KR)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA215427
Entities
People
- James L. Johnson
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology