Accession Number:

ADA289415

Title:

The Group Research Laboratory for Logistics: Development and First Use of a Group Support System Facility Within the Air Force Environment.

Descriptive Note:

Interim rept. Jun 91-Jun 94,

Corporate Author:

ARMSTRONG LAB BROOKS AFB TX HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORATE

Personal Author(s):

• Heminger, Alan R.
• Moen, Kennon J.
• Peasant, Janet L.
• Wolfe, Michael D.

Report Date:

1994-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

25.0

Abstract:

The Group Research Laboratory for Logistics GRLL was developed as a flexible, realistic research environment that would permit the investigation of the basic utility of Group Support Systems within the military acquisition environment. In this paper, we present the basic design considerations for the GRLL, data on its initial use, and lessons learned in the areas of technology design and employment within the Air Force environment.

Descriptors:

• *DECISION MAKING
• *LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
• *MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
• MILITARY REQUIREMENTS
• LESSONS LEARNED
• MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
• ACQUISITION
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• AIR FORCE RESEARCH
• WEAPON SYSTEMS
• TEAMS(PERSONNEL)
• RESEARCH FACILITIES
• PROBLEM SOLVING
• EXPERT SYSTEMS
• LABORATORIES
• MILITARY APPLICATIONS
• COMPUTER NETWORKS
• AIR FORCE PROCUREMENT
• AIR FORCE PLANNING
• DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Subject Categories:

• Administration and Management
• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
• Personnel Management and Labor Relations
• Operations Research
• Computer Systems
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE