Quantifying the Impact of Aircraft Cannibalization

Abstract

The primary objective of this project was to develop a mathematical modeling methodology for assessing the impact of cannibalization on fleet performance in order to identify policies for making effective cannibalization decisions and to study the impact of these policies on management of the spare parts supply chain. To achieve this objective, we pursued two research avenues in parallel. First, we developed and analyzed a "generic" cannibalization model. This discrete-event simulation model was used to investigate two key issues related to aircraft readiness: cannibalization and spare parts inventory levels. Second, we developed and analyzed two discrete-event simulation models based on the cannibalization practices that take place at Hill AFB. These models were used to investigate several key issues raised by USAF officers experienced with conditions similar to those existing at Hill AFB.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA447077

Entities

People

  • Alejandro Mendoza
  • C. R. Cassady
  • Chase Rainwater
  • Jason Honeycutt
  • Jonathan Crawford
  • Kellie Schneider
  • Mauricio Carrasco
  • Stephen Ormon

Organizations

  • University of Arkansas

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Aircrafts
  • Cannibalization
  • Contracts
  • Governments
  • Inventory
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Management
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Mathematical Models
  • Military Research
  • Simulations
  • Spare Parts
  • Supply Chain

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