Implementing Lean Principles to Enhance Warehouse Operations At King Abdulaziz Air Base(KAAB): A Case Study of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF)

Author

• Saleh A. Alghamdi

Date of Award

9-2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Engineering Management

Department

Department of Systems Engineering and Management

First Advisor

John J. Elshaw, PhD

Abstract

The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) relies on efficient logistics to sustain readiness. At King Abdulaziz Air Base, warehouse receiving inefficiencies caused delays and waste. This study used Lean principles and a six-month time–motion analysis, with Pareto and Fishbone tools, to identify 55% waste in dead pile and 75% in palletized shipments. Standard times of 5.98 and 6.55 minutes were set. Key recommendations include SOPs, cross-training, forklift certification, layout redesign, and RFID. Lean adoption could save 100+ labor hours and $4,000 annually, improving safety, accuracy, and mission readiness.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-ENV-MS-25-S-002

Comments

An embargo was observed for posting this thesis.

Approved for public release (Distribution A), distribution unlimited. PA case number 88ABW-2025-0752

Recommended Citation

Alghamdi, Saleh A., "Implementing Lean Principles to Enhance Warehouse Operations At King Abdulaziz Air Base(KAAB): A Case Study of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF)" (2025). Theses and Dissertations. 8364.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/8364