Forging Industry Leadtimes: An Analysis of Causes for and Solutions to Long Leadtimes for Aerospace Forgings

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Abstract:

Leadtimes for aerospace forgings exceeded two years in some cases between 1979 and 1981. While current leadtimes are not this long, there remains concern over the leadtimes for forgings and the forging industrys ability to respond to increased demand in a timely manner. A review of literature pertaining to this topic was conducted and is included in this report. Possible problems andor causes responsible for long forging leadtimes, and possible solutions to long forging leadtimes, were identified from the review of literature. Interviews were conducted, concerning the identified problems and solutions, with forging firms, forging industry officials, raw materials processors, USAF personnel active duty and civilian, and Department of Commerce personnel. The results of those interviews and conclusions drawn from them concerning the identified problems and solutions are presented.

Author(s):
O'neill, Stephen F.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSONAFB OH SCHOOL OF SYSTEMS AND LOGISTICS
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Pagination:
0139

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFIT/GLM/LSP/86S-55
Monitor Series:
AFIT
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.2_Understand
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*FORGING, *LEAD TIME, LITERATURE SURVEYS, THESES, PRODUCTION ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE INDUSTRY, QUESTIONNAIRES, INTERVIEWING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Fabrication Metallurgy
Report Date:
1986 Sep 01