Modeling Department of Defense controlled atmosphere transshipments for forward deployed forces
By: Douglas F. Cochrane, Catherine L. Lawson
Contributors: Lawson, Catherine L.
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 156
Description: The objective of this thesis is to explore the cost savings, product quality improvement, and process efficiencies      that can be realized by the integrated design and application of an innovative logistics system for the purchase      and transshipment of fresh fruits and vegetables (FFV) to forward deployed units. The expanding global      marketplace, strategic partnerships with private industry, aggressive utilization of commercial-off-the-shelf      (COTS) technology, and an aggregate understanding of the logistics pipeline process will enable the Department      of Defense (DoD) logistician to provide the customer with a wider variety of fresher, higher quality product,      while exploiting monetary savings through competitive pricing, lower transportation costs, and reduced product      handling losses and damage. The aggressive application of this process can result in the wholesale shift of the      current operational paradigm with regards to the support of forward deployed forces, from the sea. Combat      Logistic Forces will have increased flexibility for scheduling and ultimately expand their operational capability,      remaining at sea for longer periods of time, carrying more product, and better serving the warfighter. A summary      of findings is provided with recommendations for further research into specific applications of technologies,      training, and existing processes.
Notes: Thesis advisor(s): Jim Kerber, Jane Feitler.

"March 1998."

Thesis (M.S. in Management) Naval Postgraduate School, March 1998.

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