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Reconceptualizing maintenance practices: AFSO21 and the 6th Maintenance Group.(Air Force Smart Operations in action)(Report)

Air Force Journal of Logistics

| June 22, 2008 | Howe, James C.; Creighton, John E. | COPYRIGHT 2008 U.S. Air Force, Logistics Management Agency. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

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The group remains focused on AFSO21 for several reasons. First, it is a way for Airmen at all levels to rethink and engage the dayto-day waste inherent in all our processes and make continuous improvements. It is critically important to obtain buy in at all levels to ensure this will not become a passing fad. Next, Airmen recognize that leadership is serious about implementing the changes they suggest. Third and most important, leadership is given a tool to reduce workload on their troops. We've cut 2.5 work days off the #2 Periodic Inspection and reduced the duty day from 12-hour shifts to 10 hours. Our goal is to slash another 2 days and ...

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