Accession Number:
AD1131106
Title:
Stochastic Programming Design for West Africa Logistic Networks
Descriptive Note:
[Technical Report, Master's Thesis]
Corporate Author:
AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
Personal Author(s):
Report Date:
2021-03-01
Pagination or Media Count:
84
Abstract:
The USAFRICOM is studying methods to increase the resiliency of its West African Logistic Network, a hub-and-spoke network design responsible for sustaining long term humanitarian and security missions in the West Africa region. This paper employs a two-stage stochastic programming network design modeled on the WALN that builds a flexible supply chain capable of responding to periodic disruptions while maintaining peak resiliency. Elements such as cost, probability, and event-based disruption are integrated into the model to mirror challenges the WALN faces. We demonstrate that incorporating resilient based response mechanism provide a 90 reduction in cost compared to meeting the logistical challenges covered with a naive approach.
Descriptors:
- united states africa command
- air force
- supply chain
- united states
- computer networks
- logistics
- mesh networks
- network topology
- operations research
- west africa
- commerce
- communication systems
- governments
- computer communications
- computer programming
- continents
- engineering
- literature surveys
- mathematical models
- standards
Subject Categories:
- Computer Programming and Software
- Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies