Navy fleet optimally plans spare part stocks according to mission profiles
Introduction
BQR’s apmOptimizerTM was used for spare parts optimization regarding a navy fleet of 10 warships, designed for several mission types.
Challenges
- Long repair times for LRUs and SRUs damage the fleet operational readiness
- Spares to be procured for 3 years consumption
Solution
The optimal spares quantities were recommended for each stock, part number, and required operational availability.
Results
Warehouses and COB (Carry On Board) optimal spare parts quantities were found, minimizing cost while keeping high fleet availability!
