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Strategic Distribution Platform Support of CONUS Army Units — Dec 7, 2011

The Army desires a distribution system for home station units that provides timely and low-cost delivery of needed supplies. A critical part of this system is the scheduled truck service provided by the Strategic Distribution Platforms. Although this system is relatively strong, researchers explored ways to improve it by adding new units and posts to the truck network and taking other steps to reduce "leakage" from the truck network.

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Is There a Cheaper and Faster Way to Distribute Medical Supplies? — Nov 29, 2011

Examines whether there is a less costly medical distribution structure for U.S. Central Command that would maintain or improve performance.

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Assessment of the USCENTCOM Medical Distribution Structure — Mar 8, 2010

This study examined whether there is a less costly medical distribution structure for U.S. Central Command that would maintain or improve performance. The assessment considered five options, evaluating each one's likely performance and cost implications as well as any effects on activities not related to distribution. Three of the options were found to preserve or improve performance while maintaining or lowering costs.

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Dollars and Sense: A Process Improvement Approach to Logistics Financial Management — Jan 1, 2000

This report documents analysis conducted in support of the Velocity Management Financial Management Process Improvement Team.

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Michael Boito

Senior Cost Analyst
M.P.A. in public administration, Syracuse University; B.A. in political science, Macalester College

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Gabriela Castro

Project Associate
B.A. in international business, Univ Autonoma de Sinaloa; B.A. in accounting, Univ Autonoma de Sinaloa

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Tim R. Colvin

Research Programmer
M.S. in applied mathematics, California Institute of Technology; A.B. in applied mathematics, University of California, Berkeley

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Over 27 years of experience in weapon system financial management, acquisition planning, program assessment, and cost estimating. Sixteen years of experience in cost estimating and analysis of Department of Defense programs. Six years of experience in program evaluation, long- range acquisition…

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