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Full-Text Articles in Operations and Supply Chain Management
Interview With Peter Drucker, Dr. Joseph M. Juran Collection
Interview With Peter Drucker, Dr. Joseph M. Juran Collection
'An Immigrant's Gift': Interviews about the Life and Impact of Dr. Joseph M. Juran
No abstract provided.
Interview With Steve Jobs, Dr. Joseph M. Juran Collection
Interview With Steve Jobs, Dr. Joseph M. Juran Collection
'An Immigrant's Gift': Interviews about the Life and Impact of Dr. Joseph M. Juran
No abstract provided.
Management Plan Kimberley Prawn Fishery., G. Stewart
Management Plan Kimberley Prawn Fishery., G. Stewart
Fisheries Management Papers
The report outlines a management plan for the Kimberley Prawn Fishery which operates in Western Australia coastal waters of the Indian Ocean and Timor Sea off the Kimberley coastline lying east of Koolan Island, 123 degrees 45' east longitude and the west of Cape Londonderry, 126 degrees 58' east longitude. This management plan proposes a set of options to be offered to the Northern Prawn Fishery Class B and Class C unit holders, with Western Australian Fishing Boat Licences, who are displaced by the compulsory reduction of the Northern Prawn Fishery fleet and to owners of trawlers with access to …
Emerging Trends In Procurement Management, Sudhindra Seshadri
Emerging Trends In Procurement Management, Sudhindra Seshadri
IIMB Management Review
No abstract provided.
Weighted Average In Process Costing, S P Deshpande
Weighted Average In Process Costing, S P Deshpande
IIMB Management Review
Process Costing is achieved by the use of two methods, namely, FIFO method and the weighted average method. Practical consideration make the latter method more acceptable though it is not recognised approach. This paper deals with one of the alternate approaches and is compared with the standard approach.
Equipment Acquisition Lcc Approach, B S Chetty, K N Krishnaswamy
Equipment Acquisition Lcc Approach, B S Chetty, K N Krishnaswamy
IIMB Management Review
The Life Cycle Costing (LCC) approach focuses attention on all funds to be expended during the useful life of a productive asset including associated activities directly linked to its use. LCC improves upon the procedure/evaluation criterion which is today totally biased towards short-term approach such as considering only first cost or price alone. The obvious benefits of the approach are discussed in detail in this paper for adaptation by organisations. However, the need for approriate data for applying this approach is also emphasised.
Software Cost Estimating Models: A Calibration, Validation, And Comparison, Gerald L. Ourada
Software Cost Estimating Models: A Calibration, Validation, And Comparison, Gerald L. Ourada
Theses and Dissertations
This study was a calibration, validation and comparison of four software effort estimation models. The four models evaluated were REVIC, SASET, SEER, and COSTMODL. A historical database was obtained from Space Systems Division, in Los Angeles, and used as the input data. Two software environments were selected, one used to calibrate and validate the models outside their environment of calibration. REVIC and COSTMODL are COCOMO derivatives and were calibrated using Dr. Boehm's procedure. SASET and SEER were found to be un-calibratable for this effort. Accuracy of all the models was significantly low; none of the models performed better against the …
Investigative Search Of Quality Historical Software Support Cost Data And Software Support Cost-Related Data, Brent L. Barber
Investigative Search Of Quality Historical Software Support Cost Data And Software Support Cost-Related Data, Brent L. Barber
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of the study was to determine what software support cost data and software support cost-related data should and can be collected by the Air Force. In addition, the study was to determine how the subject data should be collected. The collection of this data is necessary in order to measure the accuracy and calibration requirements of the software support cost models used by the Air Force. The study found there was no standard set of data items, and no standard procedures in place for the collection of this data. In most cases data were available or easily accessible, …
Interview With Gerald Hartman, Dr. Joseph M. Juran Collection
Interview With Gerald Hartman, Dr. Joseph M. Juran Collection
'An Immigrant's Gift': Interviews about the Life and Impact of Dr. Joseph M. Juran
No abstract provided.
Interview With Bob Scanlon, Dr. Joseph M. Juran Collection
Interview With Bob Scanlon, Dr. Joseph M. Juran Collection
'An Immigrant's Gift': Interviews about the Life and Impact of Dr. Joseph M. Juran
No abstract provided.
Interview With Brian Hawthornwaite, Dr. Joseph M. Juran Collection
Interview With Brian Hawthornwaite, Dr. Joseph M. Juran Collection
'An Immigrant's Gift': Interviews about the Life and Impact of Dr. Joseph M. Juran
No abstract provided.
Interview With Ron Kegarise, Dr. Joseph M. Juran Collection
Interview With Ron Kegarise, Dr. Joseph M. Juran Collection
'An Immigrant's Gift': Interviews about the Life and Impact of Dr. Joseph M. Juran
No abstract provided.
Interview With Lennart Sandholm, Dr. Joseph M. Juran Collection
Interview With Lennart Sandholm, Dr. Joseph M. Juran Collection
'An Immigrant's Gift': Interviews about the Life and Impact of Dr. Joseph M. Juran
No abstract provided.
Interview With Charles Zeynel, Dr. Joseph M. Juran Collection
Interview With Charles Zeynel, Dr. Joseph M. Juran Collection
'An Immigrant's Gift': Interviews about the Life and Impact of Dr. Joseph M. Juran
No abstract provided.
Interview With Kent Sterett, Dr. Joseph M. Juran Collection
Interview With Kent Sterett, Dr. Joseph M. Juran Collection
'An Immigrant's Gift': Interviews about the Life and Impact of Dr. Joseph M. Juran
No abstract provided.
Interview With Minerva Goldberg, Dr. Joseph M. Juran Collection
Interview With Minerva Goldberg, Dr. Joseph M. Juran Collection
'An Immigrant's Gift': Interviews about the Life and Impact of Dr. Joseph M. Juran
No abstract provided.
Interview With Lawrence Appley, Dr. Joseph M. Juran Collection
Interview With Lawrence Appley, Dr. Joseph M. Juran Collection
'An Immigrant's Gift': Interviews about the Life and Impact of Dr. Joseph M. Juran
No abstract provided.
Preference By Sows For A Partially Enclosed Farrowing Crate, P. A. Phillips, D. Fraser, B. K. Thompson
Preference By Sows For A Partially Enclosed Farrowing Crate, P. A. Phillips, D. Fraser, B. K. Thompson
Housing and Confinement of Farm Animals Collection
A preference testing apparatus was designed to give sows continuous access to three farrowing crates with different degrees of visual enclosure. A ‘fully enclosed' crate had solid black panels on the sides and top of the crate, a ‘solid-sided’ crate had the side panels only and an ‘open crate’ had no solid panels over the crate's tubular framework. The crates radiated from a central area sufficient for sows to enter or leave any crate freely. Video recording was used to determine sow position from 3 days before to 6 days after farrowing. The results indicated that younger sows (second or …
The Manufacturing Contribution To Innovation, Arnoud De Meyer
The Manufacturing Contribution To Innovation, Arnoud De Meyer
Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business
The description of the contribution of manufacturing to the innovation process is often limited to the task of providing the necessary information to enable the development function to create a design which is easy to manufacture, and to be instrumental in the fast ramp-up of the production process. Though these are important tasks, it is argued in this paper that there is a third aspect of manufacturing’s contribution to innovation, namely the creation of a manufacturing system which is favorable to product innovation. This goes far beyond the design of an appropriate production process, but requires the creation of a …
Combat Service Support And The Total Force, Lewis A. Germann
Combat Service Support And The Total Force, Lewis A. Germann
Theses and Dissertations
This study determined the minimum essential active Army Total Force Combat Service Support structure required for Contingency Force (CF) operations to provide the Army with the necessary organization for a response to a national crisis. A model called MICROFASTALS, used in combination with LOTUS 1-2-3 software, developed these forces. A literature search provided background information describing: the history of the Total Force Policy to the present; how the Department of Defense and the Army was organized to meet the Total Force initiatives, including an in depth description of the Army CSS structure; the latest National Security and Military Strategy that …
Determining Production Capability In Aircraft Maintenance: A Regression Analysis, Charles R. Jung
Determining Production Capability In Aircraft Maintenance: A Regression Analysis, Charles R. Jung
Theses and Dissertations
This research analyzed twenty-three maintenance constraint and three production output performance measures for nine SAC aircraft systems. SAS System for Elementary Statistical Analysis is used to analyze twenty-one months of ex post facto maintenance data. Correlation analysis is used to identify maintenance constraints that assist in explaining aircraft maintenance production capability. Forward stepwise regression is used to build predictive models of maintenance production capability for each of the nine aircraft systems. The twenty-three maintenance constraint measures are regressed against three productivity output measures: Mission Capable Rate, Total Not Mission Capable Supply Rate and Total Not Mission Capable Maintenance Rate. The …
Desert Express: An Analysis On Improved Customer Service, Thomas C. Thalheim
Desert Express: An Analysis On Improved Customer Service, Thomas C. Thalheim
Theses and Dissertations
Operation Desert Shield/Storm provided an opportunity to test the planning for U.S. forces to operate in a low intensity conflict. Both operations provided the opportunity for the logistics community to observe how the support forces provided the required supplies to the forward combat forces. In response to customers' requests, the U.S. Transportation Command created Desert Express, a daily package express flight from Charleston, SC to Saudi Arabia. The research question addresses the how and why Desert Express came about. Additional investigative questions cover the following: mission objectives, planners' and customers' expectations, system performance, and implications on the Defense Transportation System. …
A Method For The Optimal Disposition Of Surplus Air Force Motor Vehicles, Valerie A. Tredway
A Method For The Optimal Disposition Of Surplus Air Force Motor Vehicles, Valerie A. Tredway
Theses and Dissertations
This study developed a disposition method to enable major commands to increase the value of their vehicle fleets by optimally replacing less valuable fleet vehicles with more valuable surplus vehicles. The value of an optimal vehicle disposition method is especially significant in light of the decline in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) budget and base closures scheduled through fiscal year 1994. The Air Force currently spends approximately $240 million per year for vehicle replacement to maintain its motor vehicle fleet. It is advantageous, therefore, to consider replacing older vehicles in the fleet with newer surplus vehicles made available through …
Potential Improvements In The Logistics Acquisition Process Of The European Fighter Aircraft: An Italian Perspective, Pierluigi Ciardelli
Potential Improvements In The Logistics Acquisition Process Of The European Fighter Aircraft: An Italian Perspective, Pierluigi Ciardelli
Theses and Dissertations
This thesis was aimed at developing recommendations to improve the implementation of the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) concept and the application of the Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) tasks during the current acquisition of the European Fighter Aircraft (EFA) by the Italian Air Force (IAF). The research was conducted through a wide overview of the ILS philosophy and implementation, specifically focusing on the USAF experience in acquisition logistics and the lessons learned from the European TORNADO program in the area of support. Although a successful model ready to be introduced in the IAF was not found, some recommendations for the EFA …
Ramp-To-Ramp Transfers Of Foreign Military Sales Aircraft And Related Logistics Problems, Lewis J. Edwards
Ramp-To-Ramp Transfers Of Foreign Military Sales Aircraft And Related Logistics Problems, Lewis J. Edwards
Theses and Dissertations
This thesis examined the concept of 'ramp-to-ramp' aircraft transfers in the Foreign Military Sales Program. Avoidance of storage costs was the major benefit of this concept, and the lack of support equipment and spare parts are the major drawbacks. Planning and coordination, logistical problems, and conflicting USAF regulations, programs, and policies were examined to determine the effect each had on the 'ramp-to-ramp' transfer of the last remaining F-5 aircraft to FMS countries. A study of background papers, electronic messages, minutes from meetings, and published articles was used to develop an understanding of the organization and planning process involved with the …
War Reserve Materiel Prepositioning Its History, Its Significance, And Its Future, Jack E. King Jr.
War Reserve Materiel Prepositioning Its History, Its Significance, And Its Future, Jack E. King Jr.
Theses and Dissertations
This study puts USAF War Reserve Materiel (WRM) into perspective. Its purpose is to serve as an introduction for those who wish to further their knowledge of USAF WRM prepositioning. To fully understand the relevant issues concerning the placement of critical European WRM stockpiles, several areas of research are encompassed in this review. An historical analysis of US military logistics is provided. Then, an overview of current, world-wide events taking shape around the world, with particular emphasis given to their effects on US decision-making strategies, is accompanied by a synopsis of both US and Soviet military doctrine.
A Study Of The Air Force's Exception Management Process: Its Effect On Customer Service And Order Processing, David W. Jones
A Study Of The Air Force's Exception Management Process: Its Effect On Customer Service And Order Processing, David W. Jones
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was two-fold; the first goal was to determine what the SBSS order processing is, and secondly to determine the effect the current method of ECC management has on the SBSS order processing cycle and the level of customer service rendered by base supply. The research revealed that exception management is a crucial component of a successful order processing function. Further, it was established that the level of customer satisfaction experienced is greatly dependent upon good order processing. Research further indicated flaws in the current method of ECC management and recommended further actions to correct the …
An Evaluation Of The Implementation Of Two-Levels Of Maintenance At Strategic Air Command Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Bases, Alan H. Russell
An Evaluation Of The Implementation Of Two-Levels Of Maintenance At Strategic Air Command Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Bases, Alan H. Russell
Theses and Dissertations
As a result of the 1979 Defense Management Review, Headquarters, Strategic Air Command has initiated programs of alternative levels of maintenance in order to trim excess costs. This study investigates the suitability of the SAC program which changed selected base-level strategic missile maintenance tasks from three to two-levels of maintenance. Using an opinion oriented questionnaire, this research surveyed a sample of missile maintenance personnel on their perceptions of the SAC program which implemented an alternative to intermediate-level maintenance. Analysis of survey results show respondents tended to believe the SAC program has not added benefit to their mission effectiveness. Other studies …
Military Standardized Transportation And Movement Procedures Detailed Manifest Data Storage Requirements, Philip L. Isbell
Military Standardized Transportation And Movement Procedures Detailed Manifest Data Storage Requirements, Philip L. Isbell
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to develop a set of useful solutions to the problem of storing and processing data generated by transportation data processing systems within the Department of Defense. The amount of data within the Global Transportation Network (GTN) will significantly increase due to the expansion of the Joint Operational Planning and Execution System (JOPES). Intransit visibility of troops and equipment during contingencies is the driving factor behind the increased level of data required by JOPES. The methodology used conducted a needs analysis of the problem, which was defined as an insufficient amount of storage capacity for …
Application Of Just-In-Time Production Methods In The Defense Industrial Base, Dominic J. Cirello
Application Of Just-In-Time Production Methods In The Defense Industrial Base, Dominic J. Cirello
Theses and Dissertations
This study investigated the motivation for defense industrial base contractors to switch to Just-In-Time (JIT) production. Areas of interest included the original motivation for the contractor to change to JIT, how they implemented the change, which JIT methods they used, and what benefits they received from switching to JIT. A review of the current literature on the subject of JIT revealed that JIT is a philosophy of production based on inventory reduction, process improvement, and elimination of waste. This philosophy can be supported through the use of a number of different methods, and reductions in both cost and cycle time …