ASSESSING THE ABCT EQUIPMENT MODERNIZATION PROCESS WITH A SPREADSHEET MODEL OF A FINITE POPULATION, MULTI-SERVER MACHINE INTERFERENCE PROBLEM
Authors
Carter, Johnathan N.
Subjects
ABCT
multi-server queue
spreadsheet model
machine interference problem
finite population
equipment modernization
process flowchart
U.S. Army
waiting line
multi-server queue
spreadsheet model
machine interference problem
finite population
equipment modernization
process flowchart
U.S. Army
waiting line
Advisors
Ferrer, Geraldo
Date of Issue
2018-12
Date
Publisher
Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
This MBA project report focuses on the development of a spreadsheet model of a finite population queue to replicate the Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) equipment modernization process. The purpose of this report is to assess the sensitivity of several key determinants of equipment modernization cycle time for policy recommendations. This analysis utilized a published spreadsheet formulation of a finite population, multi-server machine interference problem as the basis for the design of the spreadsheet model that supports the findings of this report. Key modifications to the model include the implementation of customer balking and reneging in the queueing system.
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Thesis
Description
MBA Professional Project
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Department
Graduate School of Business and Public Policy (GSBPP)
Organization
Department of Defense Management (DDM)
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NPS Report Number
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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.