C-Bag Consolidation: An Inventory and Safety Stock Analysis
Abstract
This paper investigates how C-1 bag inventories are currently calculated and compares this to the National Security Strategy and how much inventory is required to meet the stated goals. The current inventory is then compared to the proposed inventory, to determine if the Air Force has too much or too little inventory to meet these requirements. Based upon the two most demanding planning scenarios, it would appear that the Air Force has $249 million dollars in excess C-1 bag items. Consolidating these items in one location and reducing safety stock from 10 percent down to 5 percent could save the Air Force an additional $13 million dollars. Inventory and safety stock are two important factors the Air Force should consider when investigating the feasibility of consolidating stateside C-1 bags at one location.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 13, 2014
- Accession Number
- ADA603654
Entities
People
- Peter B. Abercrombie Ii
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology