An Analysis of the Effects of Lean Logistics on the Current Air Force Reparable Pipeline: A Simulation Study

Abstract

This research investigates the effect of Lean Logistics proposals on the current Air Force reparables pipeline. Lean Logistics proposes reducing reparable asset levels at operating bases, reducing transportation time between bases and depots, and reducing depot repair times. Computer simulation is used as a tool to perform a 3X3X3 full factorial experiment to determine the effects of the Lean Logistics proposals on fully mission capable aircraft and transportation cost. Results indicate that lean Logistics outperforms the current reparables pipeline in term of fully mission capable aircraft. A cost benefit analysis is performed to determine the trade offs between transportation costs and asset outlays. Logistics management, Pipeline, Inventory, Transportation, Repair.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA285298

Entities

People

  • Tracey L. Hill
  • William N. Walker

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Business Administration
  • Computational Science
  • Costs
  • Databases
  • Experimental Design
  • Information Science
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Management
  • Operations Management
  • Simulations
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Surveys
  • Transportation

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.