Analysis of an Affordability Index Model for Marine Corps Ground Combat Equipment

Abstract

The purpose of this MBA Project is to conduct an analysis of Marine Corps Logistics Command (LOGCOM) proposed Affordability Index (AI) model. This project was conducted with the sponsorship and assistance of LOGCOM. The goal of this project is to analyze the validity and usability of the AI model, and to recommend an alternative solution. The impetus behind the AI model is to view cost-to-readiness and determine the return on investment (ROI) of allocating scarce maintenance funds on system sustainability. The recommended alternative to the AI is a readiness-to-cost model. This alternative model produces a graphical depiction of readiness-to-cost over time. This model allows maintenance managers, commanders, and logistics analysts to conduct trend analysis on maintenance spending and readiness in order to plan and allocate maintenance funds and resources.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA429335

Entities

People

  • John D. Wilkerson
  • Joseph A. Katz
  • Melissa C. Simmons

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Armored Vehicles
  • Artillery
  • Business Administration
  • Information Systems
  • Investments
  • Light Armored Vehicles
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Management
  • Management Personnel
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Radar
  • Spreadsheet Software
  • Supply Chain
  • Supply Chain Management

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.