Pacific Fleet Regional Inventory Stocking Model (PRISM)

Abstract

This following project describes and assesses the current inventory stocking tool used by Commander U.S. Submarine Force Pacific Fleet (CSP), Mission Essential Spare Support (MESS), to manage its SSN stocking levels during a deployment work-up period. We also introduce a proposed demand based inventory management tool, Pacific Regional Inventory Stocking Model (PRISM), and compare it with the tools currently being used within CSP. This analysis will then evaluate the effectiveness of each system as a management tool using data from CSP's SSN-688 Fast-Attack Submarines. The decision criteria estimated are operational readiness and associated inventory costs. Statistical simulation modeling will be employed to compare these evaluated criteria as determined by MESS and PRISM. This analysis provides evidence that with the inclusion of repair part demand data, cost savings will be realized for a specified inventory service level. Recommendations will be provided, based on the results of the comparison, as to the feasibility of implementing PRISM, maintaining MESS, or developing a new submarine stocking system to replace the status quo.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA417642

Entities

People

  • Brian G. Erickson
  • Gregory Pekari
  • Kurt M. Chivers
  • Robert C. Belcher
  • Vitalii Kartashov

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attack Submarines
  • Boats
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Database Management Systems
  • Employment
  • Logistics
  • Los Angeles Class
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Nuclear Powered Submarines
  • Operational Readiness
  • Spreadsheet Software
  • Submarines
  • User Interface
  • Uss Pasadena

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.