Journal of Defense Analytics and Logistics: Volume 5 Issue 2

GAMES, game theory and artificial intelligence

John T. Hanley

The purpose of this paper is to illustrate how game theoretic solution concepts inform what classes of problems will be amenable to artificial intelligence and machine learning…

Improving the port selection process during military deployments

Dave C. Longhorn, Joshua R. Muckensturm, Shelby V. Baybordi

This paper recommends new criteria for selecting seaports of embarkation during military deployments. Most importantly, this research compares the current port selection…

An analytical and probabilistic model with concordance for detecting mine-like objects with mirror symmetry

Phuc Bao Uyen Nguyen

The purpose is to develop search and detection strategies that maximize the probability of detection of mine-like objects.

Performance tradeoffs for spare parts supply chains with additive manufacturing capability servicing intermittent demand

Kyle C. McDermott, Ryan D. Winz, Thom J. Hodgson, Michael G. Kay, Russell E. King, Brandon M. McConnell

The study aims to investigate the impact of additive manufacturing (AM) on the performance of a spare parts supply chain with a particular focus on underlying spare part demand…

Sortie-based aircraft component demand rate to predict requirements

Thomas R. O'Neal, John M. Dickens, Lance E. Champagne, Aaron V. Glassburner, Jason R. Anderson, Timothy W. Breitbach

Forecasting techniques improve supply chain resilience by ensuring that the correct parts are available when required. In addition, accurate forecasts conserve precious resources…

Developing a resilient, robust and efficient supply network in Africa

Jade F. Preston, Bruce A. Cox, Paul P. Rebeiz, Timothy W. Breitbach

Supply chains need to balance competing objectives; in addition to efficiency, supply chains need to be resilient to adversarial and environmental interference and robust to…