Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services as a Supply Source: A DoD-Wide Opportunity

Abstract

The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services (DDS)provide centralized disposal management of excess and surplus military property. An important component of its mission is the reutilization of excess equipment within the military services to prevent wasteful purchases within the Department of Defense. This research analyzes the extent to which the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) is implementing reutilization through DDS as a source of supply. The results and recommendations of this study will enable decision makers within the USMC and the Defense Logistics Agency to address institutional and systemic obstacles to maximize reutilization. Some of the lessons learned herein may be useful to all the military services, resulting in more value from their operations and maintenance budgets through reutilization.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2013
Accession Number
AD1015737

Entities

People

  • Geraldo Ferrer
  • Nathanael Leon
  • Todd Paulson

Organizations

  • Defense Acquisition University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Acquisition
  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electronic Mail
  • Governments
  • Information Systems
  • Logistics
  • Management Personnel
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Acquisition
  • Personnel Management
  • Standards
  • Supply Chain
  • Supply Depots
  • Training

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.