Army inventory policy, the need for strategic change: an examination of Readiness Based Sparing for retail repair parts supply support
Loading...
Authors
Brem, Robert D.
Subjects
Inventory management
Readiness based sparing
Army retail inventory policy
Logistics management
Readiness based sparing
Army retail inventory policy
Logistics management
Advisors
Gue, Kevin R.
Boudreau, Michael
Date of Issue
1997-12
Date
December 1997
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
Army Vision 2010 and Focused Logistics has recognized the need for a Revolution in Military Logistics to support the Revolution in Military Affairs in the information age. As well, readiness needs are increasingly having to be balanced with fiscal realities. Readiness Based Sparing inventory models can give commanders the tools necessary to make these critical resource allocation decisions. We explore the potential value of implementing a Readiness Based Sparing policy for Army retail level repair parts inventory management We answer questions of effectiveness, implementation and potential barriers to implementation. In doing so, we offer a description and analysis of current policy, its effects and consequences. We present an introduction to Readiness Based Sparing methods, their evolution in military applications, successful implementations and lessons learned.
Type
Thesis
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Department of Systems Management
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
Sponsors
Funding
Format
x,85 p.;28 cm.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Rights
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.