Cannibalization Study for Pacific Air Forces
Abstract
In early 2002, the Headquarters Pacific Air Forces Director of Logistics (PACAF/LG) requested that the AFLMA conduct a study of PACAF cannibalizations (CANN). In particular, he requested the Agency focus on determining the feasibility of establishing Air Force standards for cannibalizations, and to evaluate the Readiness Spares Package (RSP) review process for assigning particular items as cannibalization candidates. Although this report was conducted at the request of the PACAF/LG and uses PACAF cannibalization data for analysis, its results are relevant to the entire Air Force. To accomplish the tasking, the AFLMA studied data from AF maintenance and supply data systems and conducted interviews with MAJCOM and wing personnel in PACAF. The study indicates an AF standard for CANNs is feasible, but shows that an additional metric is needed to get a more holistic view of the CANN impact. A new metric was developed to highlight the impact of CANN activity on maintenance personnel resources. It was also determined that the assignment of RSP items as CANN candidates could be improved by using ranked historical CANN data during the annual RSP process.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA412769
Entities
People
- Andrew C Hunt
- Cauley Von Hoffman
- David Lyle
Organizations
- Air Force Logistics Management Agency