TRAX MANUALS > Inventory > Inventory Module > Inventory, Update Menu > Inventory Optimization (Rotable) > Optimization Area, via Inventory Optimization (Rotable) > Inventory Optimization (Rotable), Base Distribution Tab

The Inventory Optimization (Rotable), Base Distribution tab is used to calculate the optimum allocation of assets. This allows the user decide on which location(s) are best to store parts based on criteria such as existing inventory, historical records etc.

Once a locations are selected, select the Run Distribution button to re-run the values in the lower half of the window.

The following information/options are available in this window:
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P/N

The Part Number reference for the aircraft part.

P/N Effectivity

A/C - Tail effective to the P/N

Assets Qty

The quantity available in inventory.

Qty Per A/C

The number of parts needed for each aircraft.

Removals (12 Months)

The number of Removals for a 12 month period.

Flight Hours (12 months)

The flight hours for the aircraft fleet for a 12 month period.

Component MTBR (Flight Hours)

Component MTBR (Mean Time Between Removals) Flight Hours. This value is derived from the following formula:

Component (MTBR) Flight Hours = (QPA * 12 Month Unit Of Measure) / 12 Months Removals

Dock to Dock Repair TAT

Dock to dock Repair TAT (Turn Around Time). This is the time from loading dock to loading dock. This value is derived from the following formula:

Dock to Dock Repair ATA = TAT Target Method + Transportation TAT

Recommended System Quantity

The quantity recommended to be available in the system.

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Scenarios:

The following information/options are available in this window:
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Location Filter button

Select this button to access the Location drop down. Select one or multiple locations to run the simulation for.

Alpha Factor

This number represents the multiple of the initial population size. The larger the population being used, the better the results. However, the larger the population, the longer the algorithm needs to run. Hence, the alpha factor plays an essential role, since a large Alpha Factor = a large population. This defaults to three.

Run Optimization Algorithm button

Select this button to run the simulation once all criteria has been selected. The simulation can be done multiple times for optimal results. Once the Optimization is complete, the following information box will appear:

View Recommendations button

Select this button to view all recommended transfer order(s) of parts. If there are too many parts in one location, the system will recommend that the user transfer these parts to other locations. Once a location requires more stock, the user may create a requisition for the part. For additional information regarding the View Recommendations button, refer to the Inventory Optimization (Expendable), Optimization Tab, via Inventory Optimization (Expendable) of the Inventory Training Manual.

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Results:

The following information/options are available in this window:
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Location

The Location for maintenance events, inventory stores, orders, transactions, or training events.

Lead Time

The number of days needed for delivery of the P/N. This value defaults from the Inventory Levels. For additional information refer to the Inventory Levels, General Tab, via the P/N Master of the Settings Training Manual.

Pool checkbox

Select this checkbox to indicate that the P/N is from a Pool facility. This information must be manually entered.

Recommended Assets Qty

The current number of assets in a particular location.

Recommended System Qty

The recommended number of assets that should be in a particular location.

Recommended Adjustments Qty

The recommended number of assets to be adjusted to achieve the Recommended System Qty.

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