An Analysis of the Effects of Lean Logistics on the Current Air Force Reparable Pipeline: A Simulation Study

Author

Tracey L. Hill
William N. Walker

Date of Award

9-1994

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Abstract

This research investigates the effect of Lean Logistics proposals on the current Air Force repairables pipeline. Lean Logistics proposes reducing reparable asset levels at operating bases, reducing transportation time between bases and depots, and reducing depot repair times. Computer simulation is used as a tool to perform a 3X3X3 full factorial experiment to determine the effects of the Lean Logistics proposals on fully mission capable aircraft and transportation cost. Results indicate that lean Logistics outperforms the current repairables pipeline in term of fully mission capable aircraft. A cost benefit analysis is performed to determine the trade offs between transportation costs and asset outlays. Logistics management, Pipeline, Inventory, Transportation, Repair.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GLM-LAL-94S-22

DTIC Accession Number

ADA285298

Comments

Co-authored thesis.

The authors' Vita pages are omitted.

Presented to the Faculty of the School of Logistics and Acquisition Management of the Air Force Institute of Technology.

Recommended Citation

Hill, Tracey L. and Walker, William N., "An Analysis of the Effects of Lean Logistics on the Current Air Force Reparable Pipeline: A Simulation Study" (1994). Theses and Dissertations. 6841.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/6841