1. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Headquarters U.S. Air Force ILI and ILG Training Curriculum Assessment 14 February 2006

2. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 2 Background and Objectives The logistics curriculum analysis was conducted to support both AF/ILGF and AF/ILI’s education and training efforts. The objectives of the assessment were to: determine if existing education offered to the logistics community supports eLog21 near-term education needs determine where changes to internal curriculum are needed to better align with the Air Force future logistics environment determine where duplication exists; identify the specific curriculum that best meets the Air Force’s needs The future goal is to have a Sustainment Curriculum portfolio that contains the entire logistics curriculum available to logistics personnel in a centralized location.

3. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 3 Approach Conducted Data Collection  Reviewed syllabi, lesson plans, and content provided by instructors  Contacted former students and reviewed course evaluations, where possible  Conducted site visits:  AFIT  LOGTECH: Advanced Program in Logistics and Technology Analyzed Data and Documented Findings  Assessed curriculum offered through Air Force education institutions to determine if it is up to date and aligned with AF vision based on the Combat Support AF CONOPS and the eLog21 Campaign  Assessed curriculum to determine if it could be leveraged for the eLog21 near term education needs  Determined duplicative curriculum offered through Air Force education institutions  Assessed quality of similar curriculum offered through external education institutions to determine best curriculum Review Findings with ILI and ILG Produce Final Deliverable

4. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 4 Curriculum Reviewed: ILGF Requested Educational InstitutionCurriculum AFIT LOG-199 Introduction to Logistics LOG-299 Combat Logistics LOG-399 Strategic Logistics Management LOG-499 Logistics Executive Development Seminar LOG-492 Senior Distribution Executive Development Course Army Mobility Command - taught at Ft. Dix, NJ Advanced Logistics Readiness Officer Course (ALROC) Air University Contingency Wartime Planning Course (CWPC) AETC - Lackland AFB Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Officer Course (ELROC) Army Logistics Management College Joint Course on Logistics (JCL) Fundamentals of Defense Supply Chain Management (FDSCM) Defense Acquisition University Program Management: ACQ-101, ACQ-201, PMT-250, PMT-352, PMT-401 PMT-402, AFFAM Life-Cycle Logistics: ACQ-101, LOG-101, LOG-102, ACQ-201, LOG-201, LOG-235, LOG-304 University of North Carolina - LOGTECH Advanced Program in Logistics and Technology

5. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 5 Curriculum Reviewed: ILGF Requested Educational InstitutionCurriculum University of Tennessee Supply Chain Management Strategy Supply Chain Resource Management Integrative Supply Chain Experience Logistics and Operations in the Supply Chain The Lean Enterprise and the Supply Chain Demand Management in the Supply Chain Logistics Executive Development Program Penn State University Managing Effective Supply Chains: Essentials of Supply Chain Management Managing Effective Supply Chains: Tools for Supply Chain Success Managing Effective Supply Chains: Achieving Supply Chain Transformation Designing and Leading Competitive Supply Chains Ohio State University University of Maryland University of Oklahoma Investigated whether SCM curriculum comparable to University of Tennessee and Penn State existed at Ohio State University, University of Oklahoma, and University of Maryland.* *Due to the disparate geographic locations of Logistics Readiness personnel, the Change Management team also conducted a high-level review of SCM curriculum offered by universities outside the Mid-Atlantic region (this was outside the original scope). The universities include: University of Florida, University of Denver, Stanford University, Arizona State University, Weber State University, University of California, and National University in San Diego, CA. The Change Management team also conducted a high-level review of SCM curriculum offered at Wright State University due to its proximity to Wright-Patterson AFB.

6. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 6 Additional Curriculum Examined Educational InstitutionCurriculum AETC, AFIT, and Army Logistics Management College (current curriculum in the AFIT Sustainment Curriculum Portfolio) L3ABP2T331 001 Vehicle Maintenance and Equipment Apprentice L3ABP2T337 00AA Vehicle Management and Analysis Apprentice L3ABR2So31 01SA Supply Management Apprentice L3ABR2T231 Air Transportation Apprentice L3ABR6C031 OC1A Mission Ready Contracting Apprentice L3ACR2T271 006 Air Transportation Craftsman L3ALR2G031 Logistics Plans Apprentice L3AZR2T000 009 Hazardous Materials Preparer (Initial) L3AZR2T000 010 Hazardous Materials Airlift Inspector (Initial) L3OBR21R1 Logistics Readiness Officer L3OZR64P3 022 Quality Assurance Representative for Training LOG 099 Fundamentals of Logistics LOG 117 Process Improvement Team Member Course LOG 131 Industrial Maintenance Management LOG 132 Production Maintenance Management LOG 217 Lean Practitioner Course LOG 262 Applied Maintenance Management Concepts Workshop 310 Department of Defense Logistics LOG 032 Reliability-Centered Maintenance for In-Service Engineers LOG 033 Field Level Propulsion (RCM) ALMC-NL Multinational Logistics Course

7. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 7 Additional Curriculum Examined Educational InstitutionCurriculum Association of Operations Management (APICS) Applied Manufacturing Education Series Introduction to Enterprise Resource Planning Fundamentals of Materials and Operations Management Just-in-Time: Lean Operating Principles and Techniques Certified in Integrated Resource Management Certified in Production and Inventory Management Certified in Supply Chain Professional Advanced Supply Chain Management

8. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 8 High- Level Findings/Recommendations

9. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 9 Logistics Personnel Career Path and Specialization High-Level FindingRecommendation Selection criterion for determining which Logistics Readiness personnel attend specific education and training courses is not fully developed (courses are not mapped to career paths). particularly applicable to curriculum offered via external education institutions Logistics personnel lack SCM expertise, which is a key competency for logistics transformation. Create and communicate selection criterion for determining which Logistics Readiness personnel attend specific training. Map courses to career paths to create Individual Development Plans (believe AF/ILGF has started this process). Determine if SCM certification is a requirement. Explore enabling Logistics Readiness personnel to specialize in the SCM (officers and civilians) or Joint areas (officers only); SCM specialization would fill the void in current skill sets.

10. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 10 eLog21 Near Term Education Needs High-Level FindingRecommendation AFIT, DAU, and APICS possess curriculum with content applicable to the eLog21 near term education needs (introductory/awareness level web-based training courses): Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Supply Chain Management (SCM) Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Forecasting Balanced Scorecard (BSC) Strategic Sourcing Inventory Management Leverage content from AFIT, DAU, and APICS for eLog21 education and training needs (see Appendix for specific courses).

11. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 11 Curriculum Offered through Air Force Education Institutions High-Level FindingRecommendation AFIT and AETC curriculum require updates to better reflect the future AF vision driven by logistics transformation. Update certain AETC and AFIT courses to better reflect the Air Force vision and logistics transformation; work with AF/ILI to obtain specific wording (see Appendix for content updates). LOG 492 is focused only on the distribution component of SCM. It has high instructor turnover, does not achieve maximum student attendance, and requires format changes. Discontinue LOG 492 and develop a true SCM course offered by AFIT. could be accomplished through the revamped version of LOG 260 helps build the SCM skills needed LOG 499 is inconsistent between course offerings in terms of simulations/exercises and industry tours. Ensure consistency in LOG 499 offerings (simulations/exercises and tours). Based on AFIT 2005 student course evaluations reviewed, AFIT 99 series courses received high ratings on instructors, guest speakers, and course value; however, course material consistently received the lowest ratings. Revamp AFIT’s 99 series course material (e.g., provide students materials ahead of time, ensure presentations are detailed enough with notes, distribute condensed version of instructor notes, etc.).

12. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 12 Curriculum Offered through Air Force Education Institutions (cont’d) High-Level FindingRecommendation Duplicative content exists between internal Air Force courses: LOG 299, ALROC, ELROC. Require coordination between LOG 299, ALROC, and ELROC instructors to ensure consistency between similar content. Consider merging ELROC and LOG 299 into one course. The Air University CWPC is a unique course that focuses exclusively on the Air Force Logistics Planners and their role in the Air Force. It provides the depth needed to understand the role of logistics in contingency planning. CWPC is not a good replacement for the LOG 199, 299, and 399 courses. These courses are offered to the broader logistics community and focus on the tactical, combat, and strategic levels at which logistics managers operate. Include the CWPC in the curriculum made available to the Logistics Readiness career field, as well as the Sustainment Curriculum portfolio AFIT is compiling.

13. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 13 Curriculum Offered Through Army Education Institutions High-Level FindingRecommendation The Army Logistics Management College FDSCM course is a new course that recently went though a Pilot test in August 2005, as well as its first course offering in October 2005. The course is also undergoing modifications. While the course topics appear relevant and student feedback indicated that instructors are knowledgeable, the actual material does not contain enough depth to optimize the learning experience. For example, the Navy ERP Overview should explain the fundamentals of an ERP system, how other branches of the military are utilizing an ERP system, or how an ERP system could optimize the SCM process. Continue to offer the FDSCM course to Logistics Readiness personnel, but revise the content to increase the level of detail so that the learning experience is value added (e.g., incorporate notes into the curriculum presentations, provide instructor notes). Re-evaluate the course in one year to ensure the necessary depth is provided to enable students to readily apply what was learned to their work environment. The Army Logistics Management College JCL content provides an in-depth understanding of the Joint environment beyond what is included in the LOG 299, LOG 399, ALROC, and ELROC courses. Continue to offer JCL to Logistics Readiness personnel.

14. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 14 Curriculum Offered Through DAU High-Level FindingRecommendation DAU courses contain concepts relevant to the current and future logistics environment. Include DAU examined courses in the Sustainment Curriculum portfolio.

15. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 15 Curriculum Offered Through Universities High-Level FindingRecommendation Of the external education institutions examined, the University of Tennessee and Penn State have the most mature SCM programs. University of Tennessee possesses SCM curriculum that is most aligned with the Air Force’s needs. Send Logistics Readiness personnel to the University of Tennessee; work with the university to include a block of instruction with Air Force specific content, as well as to devise a more cost effective tuition plan (e.g., volume discount). University of North Carolina LOGTECH Advanced Program in Logistics and Technology course presents a high level overview of the SCM process, but focuses on concepts and technologies that are impacting today’s logistics community. The program does not lead to a certification in SCM. The course contains many topics relevant to the Air Force logistics community and should continue to be offered to Logistics Readiness personnel, as well as the broader logistics community. University of Maryland is in the beginning stages of offering a SCM Executive Education program. Examine the University of Maryland’s Executive Education SCM curriculum in more detail once it is completed (only if an agreement is not reached with the University of Tennessee). University of Oklahoma has a MBA concentration in SCM, but not an Executive Education program comparable to the University of Tennessee and Penn State. Logistics Readiness personnel would not benefit from the University of Oklahoma MBA program with a SCM concentration.

16. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 16 Curriculum Offered Through Universities (cont’d) High-Level FindingRecommendation Ohio State University offers one Supply Chain Management Program that is specifically designed for the U.S. Army. The program is not comparable to the University of Tennessee or Penn State; it provides a broad overview of SCM and does not lead to a certification in SCM. Logistics Readiness personnel would not benefit from attending Ohio State University over University of Tennessee or Penn State. Wright State University offers a one year Masters of Science degree program in Logistics Management with a concentration in Supply Chain Management. It blends five intensive weekend in- residencies with four e-learning segments. Wright State University’s Masters of Science degree program would not be beneficial to Logistics Readiness personnel since it requires a one year commitment and, subsequently, does not provide the flexibility that Executive Education programs offer. Weber State University offers an undergraduate program in Logistics and Operations Management. Do not conduct a more in-depth review of Weber State University’s curriculum. As an undergraduate program, it is not on the same level as the other universities.

17. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 17 Curriculum Offered Through Universities (cont’d) High-Level FindingRecommendation National University offers a certificate in Supply Chain Management and Logistics through its Applied Engineering department. The five courses are held on a twice- weekly basis and are not stand-alone, as they are with other Executive Education programs. Do not conduct a more detailed review of National University’s curriculum. Its certificate program is not in an Executive Education program format and may not be suitable for the education needs of the Logistics Readiness personnel. University of Florida, University of Denver, Stanford University, and Arizona State University offer relevant SCM curriculum in an Executive Education program format. From a preliminary review, Stanford University’s program appears the least comprehensive in terms of the number of SCM courses included in its program. Examine the University of Florida, University of Denver, Stanford University, and Arizona State University curriculum in additional detail to determine which curriculum best meets the Logistics Readiness personnel needs. University of California no longer offers an Executive Education program in SCM due to a decline in enrollment. N/A

18. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 18 Recommendations Summary 1.Create and communicate selection criterion for determining which Logistics Readiness personnel attend specific training and map courses to career paths. 1.Determine if SCM certification is a requirement for Logistics Readiness personnel, as well as the broader logistics community. 2.Explore enabling Logistics Readiness personnel to specialize in the SCM (officers and civilians) or Joint areas (officers only). 3.Send Logistics Readiness personnel to the University of Tennessee for SCM education; work with the University to include a session with Air Force specific content, as well as to devise a more cost effective approach to training Air Force Logistics Readiness personnel (e.g., volume discount). 4.Continue to offer the Army Logistics Management College JCL to Logistics Readiness personnel. 5.Revise the Army Logistics Management College FDSCM course content to improve the level of detail. Reevaluate the course after one year to ensure the content provides the necessary depth. 6.Merge LOG299 and ELROC into one course. 8.Require coordination between LOG 299, ALROC, and ELROC instructors to ensure consistency between similar content. 9.Continue to offer the LOGTECH Advanced Program in Logistics and Technology course to Logistics Readiness personnel, as well as the broader logistics community. 10.Discontinue LOG 492 and develop a true SCM course offered by AFIT.

19. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 19 Recommendations Summary (cont’d) 11.Update AETC and AFIT courses in the current Sustainment Curriculum portfolio database being developed by AFIT, as well as LOG 199, 299, ALROC, and ELROC to better reflect the Air Force vision and logistics transformation. 12.Include the Air University Contingency Wartime Planning course in the curriculum made available to the Logistics Readiness career field, as well as the Sustainment curriculum portfolio AFIT is compiling. 13.Ensure consistency in LOG 499 offerings (simulations/exercises and tours). 14.Revamp AFIT’s 99 series course material (e.g., provide students materials ahead of time, ensure presentations are detailed enough with notes, etc.). 14.Leverage content from AFIT, DAU, and APICS to support eLog21 near-term education and training needs. 15.Include DAU examined courses in the Sustainment Curriculum portfolio. 17.Do not send Logistics Readiness personnel to Ohio State University - no additional benefit is offered over the University of Tennessee or Penn State. 17.Examine the University of Maryland’s Executive Education SCM curriculum in more detail once it is completed (only if an agreement is not reached with the University of Tennessee). 19.Examine the University of Florida, University of Denver, Arizona State University, and Stanford University curriculum in additional detail to determine which curriculum best meets the needs of Logistics Readiness personnel not located in the Mid-Atlantic region.

20. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 20 Appendix Detailed Findings/Recommendations

21. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 21 Findings/Recommendations: Career Path and Specialization Finding Recommendations Selection criterion for determining which Logistics Readiness personnel attend specific education and training courses is not fully developed: there appears to be no formal process for determining who attends specific training based on career paths (based on feedback received) appears particularly true for courses offered through external education institutions university certification requirements are not clear to the Logistics Readiness career field ILGF should finalize the skills and competencies for the Logistics Readiness career field and decide if SCM certification will be required in the future. Education and training courses should be mapped to specific employee career paths (creates Individual Development Plans for employees; believe AF/ILGF has started this process). enables Logistics Readiness personnel to attend courses that are applicable to their jobs, thus better equipping them with the competencies they need and also ensuring the Air Force receives the most value for training funds expended Career specialization should be considered for the Logistics Readiness career field (based on feedback received). The Air Force should consider having its Logistics Readiness personnel specialize in either the SCM (officer and civilian) or Joint (officer) areas. current curriculum includes education in these area SCM certification facilitates specialization This action would help to create the SCM expertise that is needed in the Air Force especially since SCM is a key component of the logistics transformation effort underway.

22. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 22 Finding/Recommendations: eLog21 Near Term Education Finding: APICS, DAU, and AFIT have curriculum that should be examined in additional detail to determine specific content that could be leveraged for future eLog21 web-based training course development. eLog21 Course TopicRecommended Content to Leverage Continuous Process ImprovementAPICS: Applied Manufacturing Education Series course; Just-in-Time: Lean Operating Principles and Techniques course; Applying Lean to Distribution and Customer Service web seminar; Improve Enterprise Information Systems with Lean Principles web seminar DAU : Introduction to Lean Enterprise Concepts; Lean Six Sigma; Lean Thinking and Value Stream Mapping Seminar AFIT: LOG117, LOG217 Supply Chain ManagementAPICS: Certified in Production and Inventory Management course; Certified Supply Chain Professional course; Advanced SCM course DAU: LOG 102 (SCM, SCOR, Maintenance Role in the Supply Chain, Order Management, End-to-End Distribution, Supply Chain and Performance Measurement modules); LOG 235A (SCM 1 - SCM Concepts and Strategies, SCM 2- Implementing SCM, and SCM 3 – Supply Chain Integration modules); LOG 304 (Operational Logistics, SCM modules) Enterprise Resource PlanningAPICS: Introduction to ERP: Enterprise Resources Planning course DAU: LOG 304 (Management and Oversight Processes module)

23. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 23 Finding/Recommendations: eLog21 Near Term Education (cont’d) eLog21 Course TopicRecommended Content to Leverage (continued) Balanced ScorecardDAU: LOG 102 (Supply Chain Information and Performance Measurement module); LOG 304 (Management and Oversight Processes module) Inventory ManagementAPICS: Applied Manufacturing Education Series course; Fundamentals of Materials and Operations Management course; Certified in Production and Inventory Management course DAU: LOG 102 (Plan Inventory module); LOG 235A (SCM 2- Implementing SCM module) Strategic SourcingAPICS: Certified in Production and Inventory Management course; Advanced SCM course DAU: LOG 102 (Supplier Sourcing Module); Source Selection Seminar

24. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 24 Finding/Recommendations: Alignment with the Air Force Vision and Logistics Transformation Finding: Certain internal Air Force curriculum offered to the Logistics Readiness career field requires updates to better reflect the Air Force vision being driven by logistics transformation. CourseRecommended Content Updates LOG 199 Introduction to Logistics eLog21 and the logistics transformation vision Expeditionary Combat Support System (ECSS) RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) and UID (Unique Identification) Condition Based Maintenance and Centralized Intermediate Repair Facilities (CIRF) SCM and SCOR (deeper discussion) Air Force approach and model to Continuous Process Improvement and Lean (e.g., Air Force Smart Ops 21) Strategic Sourcing and use of Commodity Councils LOG299 Combat Logistics ALROC ELROC LOG 299: Role of CIRFs in the future Regional Supply Squadron (RSS) terminology - within eLog21, RSS is referred to as a Logistics Supply Center (LSC); eventually the existing RSSs will be consolidated into two LSCs Weapons System Supply Chain Management (WS SCM) and how it relates to the LSC ALROC and ELROC: RSS and CIRF updates recommended for LOG 299 Should AFIT and AETC choose to update course content, coordination is needed with AF/ILI on specific wording.

25. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 25 Finding/Recommendations: Alignment with the Air Force Vision and Logistics Transformation (cont’d) Finding: Courses included in Sustainment Curriculum portfolio that AFIT is building require updates to better align with the Air Force vision and logistics transformation. CourseRecommended Content Updates L3ABR6C931 0C1A Mission Ready Contracting Apprentice Introduction to the concept of Strategic Sourcing L3ALR2G031 007 Logistics Plans Apprentice Introduction to APS and its role in planning and scheduling in the context of eLog21 and logistics transformation Introduction to Inventory Management L3OBR21R1 001 Logistics Readiness Officer eLog21 vision and objectives of logistics transformation; emphasis on ECSS (ERP), RFID, UID, AMT, APS, and PSCM (SCM) LOG 099 Fundamentals of Logistics eLog21 vision and objectives of logistics transformation Introduction to SCM LOG 117 Process Improvement Team Member Course Content should be consistent with the Air Force’s current approach to Continuous Process Improvement and Lean (e.g., Air Force Smart Ops 21) LOG 131 Industrial Maintenance Management Introduction to APS and its role in planning and forecasting in the context of eLog21 and logistics transformation LOG 132 Production Maintenance Management Introduction to Strategic Sourcing LOG 217 Lean Practitioner Course Content should be consistent with the Air Force’s current approach to Continuous Process Improvement and Lean (e.g., Air Force Smart Ops 21) To determine where specific content updates are needed within the actual course, a more in-depth review of the curriculum is needed.

26. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 26 Finding/Recommendations: Alignment with the Air Force Vision and Logistics Transformation (cont’d) CourseRecommended Content Updates (continued) LOG 262 Applied Maintenance Management Concepts eLog21 vision and objectives of logistics transformation; emphasis on CBM+, APS, and DMT Content should be consistent with the Air Force’s current approach to Continuous Process Improvement and Lean. (e.g., Air Force Smart Ops 21)

27. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 27 Finding/Recommendations: Internal Duplicative Curriculum Courses Recommendations LOG 299 and ALROC Given that these courses are different in overall purpose and length, the duplicative content is acceptable as long as it is consistent between the courses (this also applies when comparing ALROC to ELROC). ALROC and LOG 299 course instructors should meet to discuss/perform a thorough comparison between the course content to ensure consistency. Individuals who attend ALROC would not benefit from also attending LOG 299. LOG 299 is a good course for those individuals who are unable to attend a 90 day ALROC course or do not meet the selection criteria based on the competitiveness of the ALROC course. LOG 299 and ELOC Where content is duplicated, it must be consistent. For example, in the material reviewed, LOG 299 includes Protecting the Force as an ACS Master Process, while ELROC does not. The ELROC and LOG 299 course instructors should meet to discuss/perform a more thorough comparison between course content to promote consistency. A control is needed pertaining to the course selection process. Due to the similarities in content and length, if an employee attends LOG 299 it may not be necessary for he or she to attend ELROC. This control would not pertain to 21R Major/Major selects since ELROC is currently mandatory for these personnel. However, the Air Force could consider modifying this requirement so that LOG 299 could substitute for ELROC. This would enable a larger 21R Major/Major select audience to be trained. Finding: Duplicative content exists between LOG 299, ALROC, and ELROC

28. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 28 Finding/Recommendations: Internal Duplicative Curriculum (cont’d) Courses Recommendations (continued) LOG299 and ELROC The Air Force should also consider another alternative and consolidate these two courses into one course due to the content overlaps (capitalize on the strengths of each course). may prove to be more appropriate in terms of cost effectiveness would involve broadening the target audience If the Air Force pursues this recommendation it must determine who should ultimately own the course. AFIT will have more flexibility updating the course than AETC

29. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 29 Findings/ Recommendations: AFIT Curriculum Finding Recommendations AFIT course material consistently received the lowest ratings based on student evaluations reviewed. AFIT should survey students to identify what, in particular, requires improvement. AFIT should provide students with materials in advance of the course, including supplemental reading materials. Guest speakers should be asked to provide sufficient detail in their presentations. Instructors should consider providing a condensed version of their instructor notes to students. LOG 492 has high instructor turnover and courses do not have maximum student attendance. LOG 492 is a 10 day course targeted at senior leaders; it is focused on the distribution component of SCM. Content varies between course offerings. AFIT is considering discontinuing LOG 492 and potentially revamping LOG 260, a supply course, as a replacement. The overall effectiveness of conducting a 10 day course targeted at the leadership level and primarily using guest speakers to teach the course should be re-assessed. It may be difficult for senior leaders to be out of the office for 10 days AFIT should pursue discontinuing LOG 492 and consider developing a true SCM course no longer than 5 days in duration (determine if LOG 260 meets this requirement). If AFIT continues to offer LOG 492, it is recommended that they shorten the course to 5 days and push to have consistency in both the instructors and the content between course offerings. LOG 499 is not consistent between course offerings in certain areas; the course does not consistently include simulations and exercises, as well as industry tours. AFIT should ensure consistency between LOG 499 course offerings with simulations and exercises, as well as the tour of General Electric.

30. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 30 Findings/ Recommendations: DAU Curriculum Finding Recommendations DAU courses examined contain concepts relevant to the current and future logistics environment. *DAU courses are also required for certain career fields (e.g., 346 Occupational Series, 21R AFSC; 1101 Occupational Series, 63AX AFSC) DAU courses examined should be included in the future Logistics Sustainment portfolio being created by AFIT.

31. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 31 Finding/Recommendations: University Curriculum Findings Recommendations Of the SCM programs examined, the University of Tennessee and Penn State have the most mature programs. The University of Tennessee curriculum content is more aligned with the Air Force vision and goals. Penn State student feedback indicated that the curriculum’s primary focus is on the application of SCM in industry: content cannot be readily applied to daily work of the Logistics Readiness personnel The overwhelming response from students about the University of Tennessee regarding the key topics, course content, instructors, and teaching methods was positive: students stated that they obtained a great deal of new knowledge that they could apply to their jobs The Air Force should send Logistics Readiness personnel to the University of Tennessee’s SCM program and work with the university to leverage a volume discount. The Air Force should also work with the University of Tennessee to dedicate class sessions to an Air Force audience and focus on the Air Force supply chain for one or two sections.

32. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 32 Finding/Recommendations: University Curriculum (cont’d) Findings Recommendations The University of North Carolina LOGTECH Advanced Program in Logistics and Technology course focuses on concepts and technologies that impact and are relevant to the logistics community: challenges that logisticians face in deployed locations customer/supplier relationships applying modern technology to enhance weapons system performance. Continuous Process Improvement organizational transformation challenges and leadership’s role The course goes beyond providing education solely on SCM. No significant overlaps in course content exist between the Advanced Program in Logistics and Technology course and the University of Tennessee and Penn State SCM curriculum. demonstrates that the course is meeting a different objective for logistics personnel than the University of Tennessee and Penn State Continue to offer the LOGTECH Advanced Program in Logistics and Technology course to the Logistics Readiness career field, as well as the broader logistics community.

33. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 33 Finding/Recommendations: University Curriculum (cont’d) Findings Recommendations University of Oklahoma MBA SCM courses do not meet the education needs of the Logistics Readiness career field. The courses are not stand alone and require enrollment in a full-time Masters program. Logistics Readiness personnel would not benefit from the University of Oklahoma MBA program with a SCM concentration. The University of Maryland is in the beginning stages of offering a SCM Executive Education program. AF/ILGF should examine the University of Maryland’s Executive Education SCM curriculum in more detail once it is completed (if an agreement with the University of Tennessee is not reached). Ohio State University offers a U.S. Army Supply Chain Management Program that is 8 academic days in length and specifically designed for the U.S. Army. Unlike the University of Tennessee and Penn State, Ohio State University’s SCM Executive Education doe not provide detailed education on SCM nor does it lead to a SCM certification. The curriculum provides program leaders a high level overview of the supply chain process. Logistics Readiness personnel would not benefit from attending Ohio State University over University of Tennessee or Penn State. The Ohio State University program is more comparable to the University of North Carolina LOGTECH course, Advanced Program in Logistics and Technology. Both provide executive managers an awareness of SCM principles and technologies that are shaping the DoD logistics arena. However, the Advanced Program in Logistics and Technology is more encompassing, as it addresses Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, transformation, and a leader’s role and responsibilities during the transition effort. All of which are relevant to the logistics community. Logistics Readiness personnel attend universities that are primarily located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The Air Force could realize a cost savings in travel expenses if students attended classes closer to their work locations. Additional universities who offer SCM curriculum in an Executive Education format include the University of Florida, Arizona State University, Stanford University, and the University of Denver. AF/ILGF should explore this curriculum in further detail.

34. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 34 America’s Air Force... No One Comes Close U. S. AIR FORCE I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e