Logistics Planning Opportunities for Enhancing DOD's Logistics Strategic Plan
Abstract
DOD uses its secondary inventories, such as spare parts, clothing, and medical supplies, to support its operating forces worldwide. However, its logistics system to acquire, store, and deliver these materials has frequently been criticized as cumbersome, inefficient, and costly. DODs inventory management problems have been long-standing, characterized by the expenditure of billions of dollars on excess supplies and the failure to acquire sufficient tools and expertise to manage them effectively. DODs culture has historically encouraged maintaining excessive inventories rather than managing with just the right amount of stock, and DOD has been slow to adopt new management practices, technologies, and logistics systems. Lately, however, DOD has taken several steps, such as developing a prime vendor for medical, food, and clothing supplies, to help change this culture.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 18, 1996
- Accession Number
- AD1165934
Entities
People
- David R. Warren
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office