Logistic Performance Indicators for Cost-Benefit Analyses of Automatic Data Processing System.

Abstract

The objective is to develop and test methodology for estimating material-related cost savings for use in Cost-Benefit analysis related to the introduction of new or up-graded Automatic Data Processing (ADP) systems. A set of Logistics Performance Indicators (LPI) is defined that can be used to measure the changes in logistic performance that can be attributed to the new ADP system. Well-known inventory models are then adapted to calculate the changes in material-related costs given the changes that take place in the LPIs. Results are presented of a DELPHI experiment conducted to test the ability of knowledgeable logistics personnel to forecast changes in the LPIs expected to occur when the AMC Commodity Command Standard System is implemented at the Army Tank-Automotive Command; projected cost savings for this test case are given. Recommendations are also made on how the pre- and post-implementation values of the LPIs should be measured and on how the actual cost differences should be calculated. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0763910

Entities

People

  • Bernard B. Roseman
  • Boleslaw Olejarz

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Automatic
  • Commodities
  • Cost Benefit Analysis
  • Costs
  • Data Processing
  • Indicators
  • Inventory
  • Logistics
  • Materials
  • Standards
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.