Development Prototyping/Integrated Logistics Support (ILS).

Abstract

The 1970's has seen the renaissance of prototyping and with it came many questions regarding its implementation. The role of integrated logistics support as it relates to prototyping is one of these pressing questions. This report is an evaluation of the objectives, policies, and other influencing factors regarding the role of ILS in the prototyping process. The study identified a need for a working terminology and a more definitive definition of prototyping objectives. It concluded that development prototyping as distinguished from experimental prototyping and integrated logistic support are basically complimentary concepts. However, because of misunderstanding a lack of direction, the two concepts are considered incompatible by numerous industry and government program managers. The proper role of ILS during development prototyping is one of participation in design, operating, and maintenance trade-offs. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1973
Accession Number
ADA037996

Entities

People

  • Gene P. Burbey

Organizations

  • Defense Systems Management College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Defense Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Force Structure
  • Governments
  • Life Cycle Costs
  • Life Cycles
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Support
  • Maintenance
  • Military Aircraft
  • Military Standards
  • National Security
  • Procurement

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Systems Analysis and Design