Thesis (M.S. in Operations Research)--Naval Postgraduate School, December 2003. / Thesis advisor(s): Moshe Kress, Robert Dell. Includes bibliographical references (p. 45-47). Also available online.

Thesis (M.S. in Management)--Naval Postgraduate School, June 1990. / Thesis Advisor(s): Mansager, Bard K. Second Reader: Moore, Thomas P. "June 1990." Description based on signature page as viewed on October 21, 2009. DTIC Identifier(s): Turkish Army, integrated logistics support, management role, life cycle costs. Author(s) subject terms: Turkish Army, integrated logistics support (ILS), management role, life cycle cost (LCC). Includes bibliographical references (p. 68-69). Also available in print.

Thesis (Ph. D.)(Industrial Engineering)--University of Pretoria, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S. in Contract Management)--Naval Postgraduate School, December 2004. / Thesis advisor(s): Jeffrey R. Cuskey. Includes bibliographical references (p. 53). Also available online.

Thesis (S.M.M.O.T.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management, Management of Technology Program, 1999. / Title from title screen (viewed Jan. 4, 2006). "June 1999." Includes bibliographical references (p. 101). Also issued in paper format.

Definitions for logistics are numerous. Logistics is furthermore divisionalised amongst functional lines as well as industry lines. Therefore one hears about military logistics, business logistics, marketing logistics, engineering logistics, logistics relating to e-commerce and some more. Within the various professional disciplines and societies the viewpoints differ even more than the definitions. The reason for this confusion when it comes to defining and understanding logistics is because of the way in which logistics is functionalised. With all these different functional focusses the emphasis tends to be on detailed logistics solutions often causing sub-optimisation of systems. There seems to be a lack of a unifying logistics approach that will allow consideration of the dynamic nature of systems to ensure system optimisation rather than sub-system optimisation. This thesis proposes a different approach to prevent the sub-optimisation of logistics by viewing logistics from a system perspective rather than a functional perspective and at the same time consider the life-cycle of the system of interest. When viewing logistics from a system perspective, the question to ask is not to which function logistics belong, but within each phase of the system life-cycle, what the contribution is logistics needs to make to the overall system performance. In order to view logistics from a system and life-cycle perspective, there needs to exist an understanding of systems and system concepts. This understanding has to be supplemented by an understanding how systems are created. As logistics is concerned with man-made systems, two types of man-made systems require A generic approach to integrated logistic support for whole-life whole-systems understanding, namely organisational systems and product systems, also known as durable goods. By using the system principles of holism, synthetic thinking and teleology, it is demonstrated that all systems can be described by generic sub-systems (the logistic subsystem being one of them), the success of all systems can be measured using the generic system measurements of ability, availability and affordability, and that all systems go through a life-cycle. Based on the reality that organisations and durable products/services all possess system characteristics as described above, and that non-durable products/services form part of a higher level system, a generic model has been constructed indicating the relationships and flow of the managerial and technical logistics activities which need to take place at each stage of the system’s life-cycle to ensure that the system ability, availability and affordability requirements are met. To validate the model, high level system dynamic relationships were constructed and the outcome of the application and non-application of the model argued using thought experiments. This was done using an imaginary system comparing the effects if the dynamic approach to logistics for the system is ignored to the effects if the dynamic approach to logistics for the system is followed. The thought experiment was done for all dimensions of logistics, namely operational support and maintenance support as well as for the management of each dimension throughout the life-cycle. It is thus concluded that following a dynamic approach to the logistics of a system greatly enhances the system performance. / Dissertation (PhD (Industrial Engineering))--University of Pretoria, 2004. / Industrial and Systems Engineering / unrestricted

Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited / The purpose of this study is to examine the role of the LOGCAP Logistics Support Unit (LSU) in Southwest Asia during the early stages of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. The study provides a summary of the LSU makeup, their roles, training and their processes and procedures. The study goes on to analyze the impact of the training and processes and procedures on the mission of the LSU and changes that were made during their deployment. Evidence is provided to demonstrate the difficulties the LSU encountered as a result of role confusion and inadequate training. The empirical data presented shows a correlation between role confusion and inadequate training as the cause of extended timelines and numerous changes to efforts undertaken to meet U.S. Military needs. The research then outlines the improvements that were attempted as well as the results of their implementation. In conclusion, the study provides conclusions based upon the analysis and presents three recommendations for improving the LSU to ensure the next deployment of the LSU to large-scale contingency leverages the lessons learned from this experience. Review and analysis of empirical data gathered from December 2002 through May 2003, interviews with LSU members, and General Accounting Office (GAO) audit reports provided the basis for this study / Civilian, United States Army

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Orientador: Marcela Aparecida Guerreiro Machado / Coorientador: Bruno Chaves Franco / Banca: Antonio Fernando Branco / Banca: Ricardo Batista Penteado / Resumo: Com o contínuo crescimento da competitividade global, o grande desafio é trabalhar de forma enxuta, mas sem prejudicar o nível de serviço ao cliente. Para isso, busca-se uma rápida e adequada integração das necessidades do mercado na direção dos fornecedores, de modo a balancear e alinhar estrategicamente a demanda com a capacidade operacional ao longo de toda a cadeia de suprimentos. Para a presente pesquisa, utilizou-se levantamento do tipo survey, e o objetivo geral é verificar o panorama atual das práticas de Gestão de Demanda e Previsão de Demanda nas indústrias da Cadeia de Suprimentos Automotiva Brasileira, identificando as principais práticas utilizadas e as principais dificuldades relacionadas à execução dos processos de gestão e previsão de demanda, bem como as consequências causadas pelas variações e incertezas de demanda. Para tanto, com base na revisão da literatura e no método hipotético dedutivo de Popper, foi elaborado um questionário que foi respondido por 37 empresas da cadeia de suprimento automotiva dos mais diversos setores. Os resultados mostram que as empresas da cadeira de suprimento automotiva fazem uso com predominância de técnicas mais simples como opiniões de executivos e da equipe de vendas e utilização de médias móveis. A falta de disponibilidade de dados, a necessidade de capacitação e treinamento da equipe e a deficiencia no conhecimento dos modelos e ferramentas de previsão de demanda aparecem como as maiores barreiras para elaboração das ... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: With the continued growth of global competitiveness, the challenge is to work lean way, but without affecting the level of customer service. As a result, a quick and proper integration of the market requirements towards suppliers should be sought, in order to balance and strategically align the demand with the operational capacity along the entire supply chain. This research use the survey method and the overall objective is to find what the current situation of Demand Management and Demand Forecasting practices in the industries of Brazilian Automotive Supply Chain, identifying the main practices and the difficulties related to the implementation of the management and demand forecasting processes, as well as those caused consequences as a result of variations and demand uncertainties. Therefore, based on the literature review and popper's hypothetico-deductive method, it has been designed a questionnaire that was answered by 37 companies in the automotive supply chain in various sectors. The results show that companies in the automotive supply chair make use predominantly of the simplest techniques as executive and sales force opinion methods and use of moving averages. The lack of availability of data, the need of professional training and deficiency of knowledge of the models and demand forecasting tools appear as major barriers to development of demand forecasts / Mestre

Thesis (M.S. in Systems Engineering)--Naval Postgraduate School, 2005. / Title from title screen (viewed Jan. 30, 2006). "December 2005." Includes bibliographical references (p. 81-84). Also issued in paper format.