Optimized Aerial Delivery Process
Abstract
In 2009 and 2010, the Aerial Delivery function at Little Rock Air Force Base experienced periodic surges in training load demand that could not be met under the current supply chain. Critical to the training of aircrew on base spanning three Major Commands, this ultimately affected the Air Forces ability to provide Air Drop capability to the DoD. In light of this problem, this study was conducted and found no analysis of the supply chain or logistics process had been conducted. Subsequent analysis included manufacturing throughput, aggregate planning, seasonality, forecasting, supply chain ITV, labor and strategic customer-based partnerships. After extensive data analysis and subject matter expert interviews, the project was able to clearly define the problem and found previous reports to Command level were in error. The production facility had excess & unused capability/throughput and was overmanned, forecasting timelines could be improved by 150%, existing infrastructure was sufficient and customers were double booking thereby artificially inflating demand data. Results of the study include production capacity increase of 50%, increased aircraft service rate, improved supply chain ITV, increased supply chain agility, construction and labor cost savings and improved strategic partnerships.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA546469
Entities
People
- Kazimir Kostrubala