Using Marginal Analysis to Load Combat Logistics Force (CLF) Ships.

Abstract

This thesis provides an algorithm based on marginal analysis to help CLF Supply Officers load ships with Provisions (food), High Usage Load List (HULL), and ship store stock. The algorithm is incorporated into an EXCEL spreadsheet and produces a prioritized list of items in their optimum stocking sequence. The algorithm is compared to both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleet current loading methods using a food item example and shows a 60-70% increase in expected supply effectiveness. Furthermore, the algorithm is generic and can be applied to and inventory problem where a demand distribution is known and space is the limiting factor in determining stocking levels.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA293136

Entities

People

  • K. C. Wilson

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Application Software
  • Customer Services
  • Deployment
  • Distribution Functions
  • Inventory
  • Logistics
  • Materials
  • Mediterranean Sea
  • Military Operations
  • Probability
  • Reliability
  • Sequences
  • Spreadsheet Software
  • Systems Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States

Readers

  • Applied Combinatorial Optimization and Logic Circuit Design.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space