Optimizing resource allocation when establishing a multinational maritime logistics force
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Authors
Lape, John D.
Subjects
Logistics
Support
Allocation
Optimization
Transportation
Support
Allocation
Optimization
Transportation
Advisors
Hartman, Douglas Martin
Date of Issue
1993-09
Date
September 1993
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
The logistics allocation program to evaluate the availability of resources (LAPEAR) presented in this thesis is a decision support system to aid NATO commanders in determining where to get resources to support a Multinational Maritime Logistics Force (MNLF). The problem is constrained by the structure of the desired logistics support organization and the amount of resources member nations are willing to provide in specific operation areas. For long range planning purposes, this model helps identify potential resource shortages in support of conflicts in specific operating areas. When a crisis situation develops, the model can help NATO commanders to quickly decide which nations should be tasked to provide resources. LAPEAR is easy to operate on a PC using the MS-DOS operating system and General Algebraic Modeling System (GAMS) modeling software with an associated solver. For realistic scenarios, LAPEAR provides optimal allocation plans in less than a minute.
Type
Thesis
Description
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Department
Department of Operations Research
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
Sponsors
Funder
Format
107 p.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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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.