Developing Resiliency and Scalability Metrics as Part of Contingency Basing Supply Chain Design

Abstract

This research focuses on scalability and resiliency in conjunction with providing safe, secure, and self-sustaining contingency basing and supply chain operations. The infrastructure for basic needs such as energy, fuel, water, food, and waste management is critical and needs to be flexible. The methodology concentrates on the scalability and resiliency of 40 functional contingency base blocks with 12 different coefficients. Two types of scalability are used - scaling out, which adds more infrastructure; and scaling up, which adds more resources to the contingency base design. Resiliency is measured by how the system reacts to rapid change, such as an interrupted supply chain network or a surge in soldiers. Strategic planning and clear metrics for resiliency and scalability will increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the current basing standards and the supply chain network. This work fills a critical gap in the literature and will provide the Contingency Basing engineering manager with strategic decision tools and metrics.

Meeting Name

62nd IIE Annual Conference and Expo (2012: May 19-23, Orlando, FL)

Department(s)

Engineering Management and Systems Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Contingency Basing; Resiliency; Scalability; Supply Chain; Exhibitions; Effectiveness And Efficiencies; Engineering Managers; Strategic Decisions

International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

978-1632663078

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2012 Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 May 2012

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