Integration of Logistics and Engineering Development Tasks
Abstract
Most current development contracts contain separate requirements for accomplishment of logistics and engineering analyses. In many cases these analyses are interrelated, and accomplishment of one may be dependent on the prior completion of another. Not all engineering analyses have direct impact on acquisition logistics, but many, including most reliability and maintainability (R&M) analyses, are significant factors in determining logistics support requirements. Additionally, the results of logistics analyses should be used in selection of design solutions. Poor planning and lack of understanding of the interrelationship of engineering and logistics can lead to inefficient use of resources and lost opportunities to improve the supportability of the equipment under development. Using experience gained by the authors in both engineering and acquisition logistics, this paper will attempt to demonstrate the need for integration of logistics and engineering development planning. The need for early determination of analysis responsibilities and schedules will be discussed, and a sample of an integrated approach to logistics and engineering will be presented. Integration of developmental engineering and logistics analysis efforts required by MIL-STD-785B Reliability Program for Systems and Equipment, MIL-STD-470A Maintainability Program Requirement for Systems and Equipment, and MIL-STD-1388-1A Logistics Support Analysis, will be the primary topics. Also discussed will be the advantages of a common computer for accomplishment and storage of both engineering and logistics analysis. Types of engineering analysis covered will be R&M allocation, prediction and measurement, Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis(FMECA), Built-In-Test(BIT) effectiveness and availability/operational effectiveness modeling. Covered from the logistics side will be Repair Level Analysis, maintenance task analysis, Reliability Centered Maintenance, spares and support equipment quantity.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA578186
Entities
People
- Benjamin J. Zwissler
- Thomas P. Toole