Measurement of USMC Logistics Processes: Creating a Baseline to Support Precision Logistics Implementation.

Abstract

Marine Corps leaders recognize the need to improve support to expeditionary forces. To help explore options for improving logistics, the Marine Corps asked RAND to undertake a two-pronged research effort. One perspective explores options for improving the Marine Corps' logistics through a "top-down" analysis of the totality of logistics processes. The second, bottom-up, perspective evaluates options for improving Marine logistics by helping with the development, measurement, and assessment of specific initiatives. Bottom-up analyses are (1) measuring order and ship and repair cycle times and (2) examining outsourcing options. By analyzing improvement options from two perspectives, the research aims to achieve both a broad and integrated overview and detailed evaluations of selected initiatives undertaken in the field.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA349876

Entities

People

  • Daniel A. Relles
  • Marc L. Robbins
  • Patricia M. Boren
  • Rick Eden

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Data Analysis
  • Databases
  • End Items
  • Inventory
  • Inventory Control
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Management
  • Management Personnel
  • Marine Corps
  • Measurement
  • National Security
  • Repair Shops
  • Standards
  • Supply Depots
  • United States

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).