A STUDY OF PUBLIC WORKS MAKE OR BUY DECISIONS

Abstract

The question invariably arises in Navy public works organizations whether to fabricate or purchase certain material components utilized in station maintenance work. Applicable cost concepts for decision purposes are discussed and the leterature on the subject of make or buy is reviewed. Factors which influence make-or-buy decisions in public works activities of the Naval Material Support Establishment, as obtained by a survey study, are presented and critically analyzed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0475307

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People

  • David R. Bird

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Estimates
  • Costs
  • Economic Analysis
  • Economics
  • Engineers
  • Fabrication
  • Indirect Costs
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Maintenance
  • Management Personnel
  • Materials
  • Money
  • Procurement
  • Training

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  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
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