Logistics
are described as the composite of all considerations necessary to assure
the effective and economical support of a product or system throughout its
programmed life-cycle.
The
objective of the Logistic Engineer is to co-ordinate and implement the
logistic elements, both through the concept and developmental phases of
new product development and the in-service and disposal phases of existing
products and systems. In developmental projects, the logistic engineer’s
aim is to create a management framework in which all contributors to the
project are able to integrate their activities into a focused effort that
ensures the cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives are
achieved. In the real world of existing products and systems, the
correct application of logistic expertise will improve corporate operating
efficiencies, reduce operating costs and improve profits.
The
Logistic Engineer needs a detailed understanding each of the disparate
logistic disciplines as well as having access to a broad range of
analytical tools and techniques to ensure that an effective and
appropriate solution is achieved for each client. The following
pages aim to introduce some of the principle disciplines utilised in the
application of Logistic Engineering as well as look at some of the
analytical tools routinely employed by Exair in the application of Logistic
Engineering principles.
