Journal of Defense Analytics and Logistics: Volume 1 Issue 2

Guest editorial

Pamela I. Blechinger, Tony Tarvin

Preferential treatment from the defense industry for the military

Andreas Herbert Glas

The military of today depends on the availability and readiness of high-technology weapon systems. As the military often has to focus on core tasks (the usage of systems)…

Simulation-based analysis of a forced distribution performance appraisal system

Lee Evans, Ki-Hwan Bae

The paper aims to estimates the limitations of a forced distribution performance appraisal system in identifying the highest performing individuals within an organization…

Load planning processes to enhance cargo compartment utilization

Nathan J. Carlson, Adam. D. Reiman, Robert E. Overstreet, Matthew A. Douglas

The United States Air Force often provides effective airlift for cargo distribution, but is at times inefficient. This paper aims to address the under-utilization of military…

Using analytics to inform category management and strategic sourcing

Karen A.F. Landale, Aruna Apte, Rene G. Rendon, Javier Salmerón

The purpose of this paper is to show how data analytics can be used to identify areas of potential cost savings for category managers of installation-level services. Using…

Lifting and shifting the Air Force retail supply system

Tommie L. Ellis, Robert A. Nicholson, Antoinette Y. Briggs, Scott A. Hunter, James E. Harbison, Paul S. Saladna, Michael W. Garris, Robert K. Ohnemus, John E. O’Connor, Steven B. Reynolds

Rising operational costs and software sustainment concerns have driven the Air Force to move to newer technology to ensure that the Air Force Standard Base Supply System (SBSS…