The Logistics Management Decision Support System (LMDSS)
Subtitle: an effective tool to reduce life cycle support costs of aviation systems
By: Ellen E. Moore, Carolynn M. Snyder
Contributors: Snyder, Carolynn M.
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 164
Description: This thesis assesses the capability of the Logistics Management Decision Support System (LMDSS) to meet      the information needs of Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) logistics managers based on surveys of      logistics managers and interviews with LMDSS program representatives. The LMDSS is being introduced as a      tool to facilitate action by NAVAIR logistics managers to reduce the life cycle support costs of aviation systems      while protecting readiness. We conclude the LMDSS does not meet the definition of a Decision Support      System due to the lack of modeling capabilities. The LMDSS architecture and capabilities meet the information      needs of surveyed logistics managers and support Affordable Readiness initiatives which are the means by      which NAVAIR intends to reduce life cycle costs while sustaining aviation system readiness levels. Lack of      modeling, graphics and sensitivity analysis capabilities limits identification, analysis and comparison of      Affordable Readiness initiatives. We recommend modeling tools and graphics capabilities be incorporated as      part of the LMDSS application. We further recommend that initiatives to improve data validity be expedited      and that Maintenance Level 3 detail cost data be provided. Recommendations are made for further research.
Notes: Thesis advisor(s): Donald R. Eaton, William J. Haga.

"June 1998."

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

Thesis (M.S. in Information Technology Management) Naval Postgraduate School, June 1998.

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