An object-oriented discrete-event simulation of logistics (Modeling Focused Logistics)
By: John L. Ruck
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Format: Electronic resource
Number of pages: 92
Description: Joint Vision 2010 puts forth four operational concepts describing how U.S. forces will conduct combat in the future. One of these concepts is Focused Logistics, which Joint Vision 2010 defines as "the precise application of logistics." In order to study the effects of Focused Logistics, a flexible method of simulating possible logistics systems is needed. The Flexible Experimental Logistics Simulator (FLEXLOGS) is an object-oriented, discrete- event simulation that is designed to be used to evaluate proposed future logistics strategies. First, the author develops a model capable of simulating any proposed logistics scheme with minimal modification to the      software. Second, the thesis discusses the design and use of the model. Finally, the model is used to explore the shape of curves defined by the probability of combat victory verses "logistical footprint size" and "premium      transportation availability." The model implements the draft Logistical Conceptual Object Model being developed as part of the Focused Logistics Study by the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Program Analysis      and Evaluation, Simulation Analysis Center.
Notes: Thesis advisor(s): Arnold H. Buss.

"September 1998."

Thesis (M.S. in Operations Research) Naval Postgraduate School, September 1998.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 89-90).

"Approved for public release, distribution unlimited"--Cover.

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US Navy (USN) author.

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