Analysis of production constraints at NADEP Alameda: a TQL approach
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Authors
Keas, David G.
Subjects
Linear programming
Queueing network analysis
Seven-M tools
TQL
Theory of Constraints
Depot level maintenance
NADEP
Queueing network analysis
Seven-M tools
TQL
Theory of Constraints
Depot level maintenance
NADEP
Advisors
Kang, Keebom
Trietsch, Dan
Date of Issue
1993-06
Date
June 1993
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
W. Edwards Deming introduced the idea of a systems approach to management as a means of looking at a network of processes as a whole. This thesis follows such an approach in looking at management systems, human factors, policies, causes of observed problems and production constraints, at the Naval Aviation Depot (NADEP) powerplants division at Alameda, California. This thesis uses the Theory of Constraints as espoused by Eliyahu M. Goldratt, as the guiding theory for analyzing barriers to throughput. The analytical models were developed using linear programming and a queuing network. Throughout the thesis an approach of looking at the whole system first before focusing in on problem areas is used. Ideas for preparing depot level maintenance databases for further evaluation by computer analysis are given, as well as potential areas for improving the system under which the NADEP operates.
Type
Thesis
Description
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Department
Department of Administrative Sciences
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
Sponsors
Funder
Format
132 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.