Defense Inventory: Improvements Needed in DoD's Implementation of Its Long-Term Strategy for Total Asset Visibility of Its Inventory

Abstract

For more than 30 years, the Department of Defense (DOD) has worked to achieve full visibility over and accessibility to its spare parts inventory. This initiative, called total asset visibility (TAV),aims to provide timely, accurate information on the location, movement, status, and identity of units, personnel, equipment, and supplies. In 1999, GAO examined DODs TAV implementation approach and recommended that DOD develop a strategic plan to guide its efforts. DOD did not concur and stated it would rely on the components to individually achieve TAV. DODs current target to achieve TAV is 2010. As requested, GAO examined DODs progress towards, and impediments to, achieving TAV over its spare parts inventory. GAO also assessed DODs progress in ensuring that its inventory management systems comply with federal financial management standards.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2004
Accession Number
AD1152497

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  • William M. Solis

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  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accountability
  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Control Systems
  • Data Processing
  • Department Of Defense
  • Financial Management
  • Governments
  • Information Systems
  • Inventory
  • Inventory Control
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Management
  • Management Personnel
  • Money
  • Personnel Management
  • Reliability
  • Spare Parts
  • Standards
  • Storage
  • Supply Chain
  • United States
  • United States Government

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