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Contemporary issues: an enterprise-wide continuous process improvement framework makes it possible for various cross-functional efforts linked together through a governance structure to create synergy
Air Force Journal of Logistics, Fall, 2007
Contemporary Issues in this edition presents three articles: "ACS: A Royal Australian Air Force Perspective," "AFSO21: A Case Study in Process Improvement," and "DLA Forward Stocking: An Economic Analysis."
In "ACS: A Royal Australian Air Force Perspective" Wing Commander Scott Winchester, RAAF, makes the case that continuing to further improve ACS interoperability between the USAF and RAAF is in the interest of both air forces, with ACS being a fundamental enabler of air operations. The more interoperable ACS capabilities are regardless of whether the USAF or RAAF is the lead or contributing air force in a coalition, the more responsive and agile the combat support arrangements available to support the warfighter. The USAF and RAAF share a high level of commonality regarding ACS principles, with flexibility, adaptability, and scalability being critical factors of how we provide combat support.
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Master Sergeant Kimberly A Fiato, USAF, in "AFSO21: A Case Study in Process Improvement" provides a comparative analysis of AFS021 with private sector continuous process improvement (CPI) concepts. The article begins with an external environment analysis which provides a foundation from which to identify external forces driving Air Force transformation and continuous improvement efforts. Next, a content review of Air Force doctrine and CPI case studies provides a frame of reference for a comparative analysis. Finally, the article concludes by summarizing the CPI similarities and differences among various private sector industries.
Previous research has investigated the feasibility of forward stocking relatively expensive, Air Force-managed parts and concluded that forward stocking was not economical. Currently, DLA only forward stocks an item if it has four-or-more demands in a year. The criteria's intent is to ensure only high-use items are stored in-theater. In "DLA Forward Stocking: An Economic Analysis" the authors expand on previous efforts by considering the feasibility of forward stocking inexpensive, DLA-managed parts according to current DLA criteria, and additional criteria developed through the research. A general methodology is presented to model and evaluate the performance of forward stocking. Although the methodology is applicable to any potential theater, only United States Air Force Central Command with storage at Defense Distribution Depot Kuwait, is considered in detail.
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