Millions of Dollars Can Be Saved by Storing Air Force Inventories Nearer the User and Improving Distribution Practices

The Air Force Logistics Command (AFLC) has not positioned its spare parts inventories at the air logistics centers which could best serve customers while still minimizing distribution cost. Most of this inventory is first stored at an air logistics center with item management responsibility and then shipped long distances to using activities located at or near other air logistics centers. The Air Force can save money on inventory investment costs and in handling, transportation, and inventory holding costs by storing spare parts at the air logistics center located nearest the ultimate user. More can be saved by eliminating reshipments of reparable items to repair centers.