Spreadsheet Decision Support Model for MK 16 Underwater Breathing Apparatus Repair Parts Inventory Management.

Abstract

This thesis proposes a spreadsheet-based decision support model for determining the most effective repair parts inventory for the MK 16 Underwater Breathing Apparatus (MK 16). Incorporating U.S. Navy demand information, the model provides the inventory manager the ability to modify repair parts inventories as changes occur to the order and shipping times, tempo of operations, or the number of MK 16 assigned. The thesis explores the current methods of MK 16 repair parts inventory design and recommends changes that permit the inventory manager to model an improved inventory within the constraints of each specific scenario. While providing inventory managers the ability to experiment with 'what if' scenarios, the spreadsheet also provides the commanding officer greater control over unit readiness.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA294254

Entities

People

  • Peter B. Butler

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Basic Programming Language
  • Breathing Apparatus
  • Business Administration
  • Cannibalization
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deployment
  • Diving
  • Diving Equipment
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal
  • Inventory
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Money
  • Operations Research
  • Procurement
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Underwater Breathing Apparatus

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Materials Science
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.