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Operating Aspects of Materiel Distribution Activity within the Canadian Forces

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  • Kevin Y. K. Ng

    (Operations Research and Analysis Establishment, Department of National Defence, 101 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K2, Canada and Faculty of Administration, University of Ottawa, 275 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5, Canada)

  • M. Natalie Lam

    (Faculty of Administration, University of Ottawa, 275 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5, Canada)

  • John R. Hudson

    (Operational Research and Analysis Establishment, Department of National Defence, 101 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K2, Canada)

Abstract

The materiel distribution activity within the Canadian Forces was evaluated to validate the current operation of the materiel traffic system (MTS). Sample transportation data were collected, and the effectiveness and efficiency of the entire MTS were statistically inferred. Because historical materiel traffic data were lacking, no comparisons could be made, and trends in performance could not be ascertained. An alternate “early time” evaluation scheme was then used to quantify MTS performance. Areas in which the MTS might be improved are suggested.

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  • Kevin Y. K. Ng & M. Natalie Lam & John R. Hudson, 1987. "Operating Aspects of Materiel Distribution Activity within the Canadian Forces," Interfaces, INFORMS, vol. 17(4), pages 61-70, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:inm:orinte:v:17:y:1987:i:4:p:61-70
    DOI: 10.1287/inte.17.4.61
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