Design's Impact on Logistics
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Author Description
Featuring state-of-the-art engineering methods that can be applied in a wide range of industries, this book highlights design and management practices and procedures that are key to successful program development. The proven techniques presented here will enable engineers and program managers to ensure that their products are successful in the field. This indispensable work presents proven methods of logistics support analysis, and provides useful advice on personnel issues. Engineers will learn how to use support and test equipment effectively as well as what training materials are available. There is also complete coverage of spares management and the effective use of manuals. Throughout the book, Department of Defense templates are used as procedural guides.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates how specific engineering design and management methodologies directly influence the success and sustainability of logistics programs. The author provides a structured framework for program managers and engineers to integrate logistics support analysis into the product development cycle. By utilizing standardized procedures, the text aims to bridge the gap between initial design concepts and long-term operational performance in the field.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Logistics support analysis techniques
- Spares management and inventory control strategies
- Guidelines for the effective use of manuals and training materials
- Application of Department of Defense procedural templates
- Management of support and test equipment
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on industrial and defense-related logistics rather than consumer-facing supply chain management.
- It does not cover theoretical design aesthetics, focusing instead on functional and operational design requirements.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Professionals in the defense and industrial engineering sectors frequently cite this work as a practical procedural guide for implementing standardized logistics support. Experts highlight the utility of the included Department of Defense templates for those working within government-contracted program development environments.
Page Count:
228
Publication Date:
1993-04-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070025622
ISBN-13:
9780070025622
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