Lean Logistics and Its Impact on the USAF Spares Requirement

摘要

Declining funding and a continuing desire to improve logistics support have ledthe United States Air Force to launch the Lean Logistics program. Lean Logistics is a loosely linked set of initiatives aimed at improving processes in the management of aircraft reparable spare parts. It is chiefly aimed at increasing responsiveness by shortening the flow times for serviceable and unserviceable components through the supply and maintenance system. Lean Logistics has significant potential for improving aircraft readiness and controlling support