An Analysis of the Republic of China Air Force FMS Distribution System

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Abstract:

To analyze the ROCAF FMS distribution system and to identify its problems and causes, whenever possible. Make recommendations based on the findings of this research. A total of four hundred and twenty 420 samples were collected for this study. These data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics to examine in detail the materials flow time at each individual link of the ROCAF FMS distribution system--starting from the shipment of materials by the sources of supply, through the freight forwarder and ROCAFs two transportation stations, till they were received by ROCAFs end users. Keyword China.

Author(s):
Huang, Te-chun
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF SYSTEMS AND LOGISTICS
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Pagination:
0129

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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/LSM/89D-13
Monitor Series:
AFIT/SL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.2.2_Inventory Management; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.3.1_Depot Maintenance; JCA_5.1.3_Foster Organizational Collaboration; JCA_5.1_Organize; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5.4_Decide
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*COSTS, *AIR FORCE, DISTRIBUTION, MATERIALS, CHINA, THESES, TIME, CARGO, FLOW, TRANSPORTATION, STATIONS, STATISTICS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Economics and Cost Analysis
Report Date:
1989 Dec 01