Design-to-Cost: Implications for the System Engineer.
Abstract
The study summarizes the current literature on the background of the design-to-cost policy, its current state of implementation, the lessons learned relevant to the system engineering discipline, and the outlook for the future of design-to-cost. Based on this background investigation, the study examines the lessons learned to draw out what the system engineer, at various government organizational levels, should be doing to make design-to-cost a more workable policy. Specifically discussed are improvements to the requirements definition process, thoughts on establishing a design-to-cost goal, and the preparation of clearer instructions to contractors for implementing design-to-cost.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA028594
Entities
People
- David L. Ewing
Organizations
- Defense Systems Management College