CATE SACE Study. Systems Analysis/Cost Effectiveness of Computer Controlled Automatic Test Equipment.
Abstract
This report contains the findings of a systems analysis/cost effectiveness study of CATE applied to field Army materiel maintenance at Direct and General support levels. The principal results are: (1) there is a total cost savings of 12% (discounted 0%, 1970 dollars); 8.66% (discounted 6%); and 5.36% (discounted 10%) utilizing CATE; (2) there is a 32% reduction in manpower for UUT diagnostic maintenance utilizing CATE; (3) the average technical skill level required for CATE operation is lower than the Army's present skill level requirement; (4) the overall training costs of maintenance personnel is reduced by 44% utilizing CATE; (5) there is an increase in materiel readiness utilizing a CATE system; (6) there is an increase of approximately 8% in the average Systems Effectiveness utilizing a CATE maintenance system; (7) the utilization of CATE produces an increase of 22% over the present maintenance equipment in average cost-effectiveness; (8) the test and repair time portion of the total down time is reduced by 32% in the CATE maintenance system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 12, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0874305
Entities
Organizations
- General Dynamics