Analysis of Redundancies in AF Retail Supply Systems

Abstract

For years, the Air Force has operated and maintained two separate and distinct retail supply systems. The Standard Base Supply System (SBSS) is used at all base-level accounts and to a limited extent at the Air Logistics Centers (ALCs), while the D035K is used at the ALCs. This study examined the possibility of either migrating to a single retail system or developing common, shared software components to eliminate the redundancies that exist between the two systems. First, a study by Dynamics Research Corporation (DRC) is summarized and extended. Second, the results of a field test at Warner-Robins ALC are documented and discussed. Finally, recommendations are developed based on the results of the DRC study and Warner-Robins test. This report recommends developing shared software components for common functions, while depot-unique functions remain in the D035K or Stock Control System (SCS).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA385430

Entities

People

  • Doug Blazer
  • Kenneth Kozak
  • Kevin Gaudette
  • Sandra Hunt
  • Tony Parrish

Organizations

  • Air Force Logistics Management Agency

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Business Administration
  • Control Systems
  • Corporations
  • Dynamics
  • End Items
  • Field Tests
  • Lessons Learned
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Management
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Costs
  • Management Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Redundancy
  • Standards

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Software Engineering