Methodology to Quantify the Potential Net Economic Consequences of Increased NATO Commonality, Standardization and Specialization. Volume II. Appendix I.
Abstract
Standardization is believed to offer major cost savings, but there are few published studies which provide any evidence. This study concentrates on the possible savings from standardization in weapons production. The military benefits and the savings in operating costs are not considered. Such savings could be substantial. This paper reviews the available evidence from industrial economics and international trade studies to see whether it provides any insights into the magnitude of the possible gains from weapons standardization in production.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 13, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA072350
Entities
People
- Benjamin P. Klotz
- David Greenwood
- Keith Hartley
- T. Arthur Smith
- William C. Pettijohn