Lean production and logistics processes were developed in the
commercial sector to reduce total system costs of production while
simultaneously providing high levels of customer service, increased
productivity, and increased worker utilization. In 1993, the Air
Force instituted the Lean Logistics program, which successfully
implemented some commercial lean principles, enabling a reduction
in the total reparable asset material requirement for the Air Force
reparable asset pipeline. The Air Force is attempting to further
implement lean production principles into depot repair in hopes of
further enhancing reparable asset pipeline cost and customer
service performance. However, the failure of reparable assets,
which determines demand for Air Force depots can be extremely
erratic and difficult to predict. A primary criticism of lean
systems is their vulnerability in volatile demand environments.
Therefore, the implementation of a full-scale lean approach to
depot repair may not be conducive to operational success. The
purpose of this research is evaluate whether the Air Force
reparable pipeline operating under lean production and logistics
principles can effectively support operational requirements in
various demand environments. In an attempt to answer the research
objective, multiple Arena simulation models of a "lean" reparable
asset pipeline operating under various conditions were developed. A
full factorial experimental design was employed and multivariate
analysis of variance (MANOVA) was utilized to assess the effects of
differing levels of demand variability, base and depot supply
levels, and the use of premium transportation on cost and stockage
effectiveness response variables.
General
| Imprint: |
Biblioscholar
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| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
September 2012 |
| First published: |
September 2012 |
| Authors: |
Melvin E Maxwell
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| Dimensions: |
246 x 189 x 8mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
144 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-249-45056-6 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
General
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| LSN: |
1-249-45056-X |
| Barcode: |
9781249450566 |
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