An analysis of United States Marine Corps Enlisted Entry-Level Training using supply chain and operations management
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Authors
Alfonso, Steven
Oh, Dingjin
Younger, Larry M.
Subjects
Entry-Level Training; United States Marine Corps; operations management; supply chain management; process analysis;
Advisors
Apte, Aruna
Hatch, William
Date of Issue
2010-12
Date
December 2010
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
The Enlisted Entry-Level Training (EELT) pipeline is a complex network that is of vital importance to the U.S. Marine Corps' ability to maintain a balanced force and serve as the nation's force in readiness. This report provides an all-inclusive description of the EELT pipeline by identifying the fundamental steps in the supply chain, analyzing the supply chain's critical characteristics, and providing informed recommendations related to operations and supply chain management in an effort to help synchronize the flow of human inventory through the EELT network. The report recommends six initiatives that have the potential to reduce queuing, minimize P2T2, and decrease total costs. The first proposed recommendation is to level load trainees to the training pipeline throughout the year; second, develop a pull inventory system by eliminating PEF code assignments and postponing trainee classification; third, decrease capacity at the recruit depots and increase capacity at Marine Combat Training schools; fourth, maximize training capacity during the ONDJ trimester by employing all available resources and reducing lost time during the year-end holiday break; fifth, enhance the Marine Corps Training Information Management System through incentives, automation, and interoperability; and sixth, develop an EELT Supply Chain Process Owner focused on integrating processes across the supply chain.
Type
Thesis
Description
MBA Professional Report
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Department
Business Administration
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Format
xx, 84 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
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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.