DEFENSE INVENTORY: Shortcomings in Requirements Determination Processes

Abstract

Overstated inventory requirements is another factor that can cause too much inventory to be maintained. This, in turn, can set in motion a series of unnecessary expenditures for more storage space, transportation, and personnel. In addition, excess quantities generated must be eventually purged from the system, usually at a severe financial loss. Understated requirements can result in item shortages and reduced readiness of the units needing the material. Either way, the requirements determination process has not achieved its primary objective of providing the needed parts to the right location in the most timely and cost-efficient manner possible.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1991
Accession Number
AD1176238

Entities

People

  • Frank Conahan

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter IED
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Budgets
  • Aircrafts
  • Army
  • Bare Bases
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Control Systems
  • Countermeasures
  • Databases
  • Department Of Defense
  • End Items
  • Inventory
  • Lead Time
  • Procurement
  • Spare Parts
  • Transport Aircraft
  • United States
  • Weapon Systems

Readers

  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space