The Use of Cost and Schedule Data by Program Managers Under C/SCSC.

Abstract

The Cost/Schedule Control System (C/SCS) Criteria are a performance specification applied to a contractor's management information system (MIS). The data produced by an MIS which complies with the C/SCSC must be specified by the program manager. Cumulative and incremental cost data are used by program managers in a variety of ways to assess program cost and schedule status, to forecast trends, and to identify problems. The author, found that there is a need for improved education in the C/SCSC and the analysis of cost and schedule data, and recommends that the Defense Systems Management School write a programmed textbook for self study of the subject. Other areas identified as possibilities for increased usefulness of cost and schedule data are: improved graphical display, the application of statistical analysis to forecasting, the use of intermediate completion points, and wider use of computers.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA027679

Entities

People

  • Stephen Starch

Organizations

  • Defense Systems Management College

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Defense Systems
  • Delphi Method
  • Education
  • Information Systems
  • Management Information Systems
  • Specifications
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Systems Management
  • Textbooks

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Systems Analysis and Design