Computerized Vehicle Routing Programs and Their Effect on Vehicle Utilization in the Air Force

Author

Rex E. Adee
William G. Howard

Date of Award

9-1993

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine if a commercial computerized vehicle routing program improves vehicle utilization for an Air Force base transportation organization. First, the researchers investigate current routing procedures of Air Force base transportation organizations. Second, researchers identify a commercial computerized vehicle routing program that enables the authors to conduct a comparison of vehicle utilization rates between an Air Force base transportation organization and commercial computerized vehicle routing programs. The study reveals that implementing a computerized vehicle routing program in place of a manual routing procedure does not improve vehicle utilization. However, the study reveals some limitations that may affect the outcome. The study also provides suggestions for further research of vehicle routing programs in military applications.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GLM-LAL-93S-2

DTIC Accession Number

ADA276009

Comments

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

The authors' Vita pages are omitted.

Recommended Citation

Adee, Rex E. and Howard, William G., "Computerized Vehicle Routing Programs and Their Effect on Vehicle Utilization in the Air Force" (1993). Theses and Dissertations. 7282.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/7282