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Systems Thinking U.S Aviation Industry Stormy Weather
The document presents a case study on systems thinking. It discusses problems in the US airline industry, including widespread flight delays and cancellations that frustrate customers and cause losses. It analyzes symptoms like growing passenger numbers and outdated infrastructure. Through tools like causal loop diagrams, it identifies the root causes as the "tragedy of the commons" situation where individual airlines overuse common resources without coordination. The suggested solution is for airlines and the government to collaborate on upgrading infrastructure, technologies, and incentives to better plan for shared resources and demand.
Systems Thinking U.S Aviation Industry Stormy Weather
- 1. a Case Studyon Systems-Thinking Under supervision of: Dr. Mohamed Saleh Made by: Ahmed Soliman
- 2. 1. The Problem-- Identification 2. Symptoms of the problem -- Diagnosis 3. Expectations / Forecasts -- Studies 4. Real causes of the problem -- Facts 5. Scenario : “Tragedy of the commons” --Rhythm 6. Causal loop diagram –- Mind Mapping 7. Who holds the Blame? –- Role Play 8. Suggested Solution -- Conclusion
- 3. “Under ideal conditions,the system operates effectively but under adverse weather it can’t adjust to the demands.“ ____,Dealing with Air-Delays by CNN fortune & Money
- 4. Widespread Delays Cancellations ofFlights Frustrated Customers Great Losses
- 5. The number ofU.S passengers rose to 635 million last year, experts expect the number to grow to more than a Billion annually.
- 6. NIMBY (not inmy Back Yard) attitude regarding Expansions & Developing facilities Air traffic control systems are Outdated Computers & Screens were updated with no fundamental change in the way Traffic is directed
- 7. Each individual player–each airline- relies on a Common set of resources, without concern for the collective impact of everyone’s actions. Here resources become overloaded.
- 9. The truth isthere’s little Airlines can do to tackle the problem, but Industry leaders shall return to Regulations.
- 10. Airlines & Governmentmust band together to: Upgrade infrastructure Develop new technologies Design incentives to entice passengers Design incentives to travel off-peak Design incentives to use less Central airports Effectively plan for Shared-Future