The Logistics Management Decision Support System (LMDSS) : an effective tool to reduce life cycle support costs of aviation systems
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Authors
Moore, Ellen E.
Snyder, Carolynn M.
Subjects
decision support systems
logistics
life cycle costs
logistics
life cycle costs
Advisors
Eaton, Donald R.
Haga, William J.
Date of Issue
1998-06
Date
June 1998
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This thesis assesses the capability of the Logistics Management Decision Support System (LMDSS) to meet the information needs of Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) logistics managers based on surveys of logistics managers and interviews with LMDSS program representatives. The LMDSS is being introduced as a tool to facilitate action by NAVAIR logistics managers to reduce the life cycle support costs of aviation systems while protecting readiness. We conclude the LMDSS does not meet the definition of a Decision Support System due to the lack of modeling capabilities. The LMDSS architecture and capabilities meet the information needs of surveyed logistics managers and support Affordable Readiness initiatives which are the means by which NAVAIR intends to reduce life cycle costs while sustaining aviation system readiness levels. Lack of modeling, graphics and sensitivity analysis capabilities limits identification, analysis and comparison of Affordable Readiness initiatives. We recommend modeling tools and graphics capabilities be incorporated as part of the LMDSS application. We further recommend that initiatives to improve data validity be expedited and that Maintenance Level 3 detail cost data be provided. Recommendations are made for further research.
Type
Thesis
Description
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Department
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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NPS Report Number
Sponsors
Naval Air Systems Command
Funder
Naval Air Systems Command
Format
xix, 164 p.;28 cm.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.