Management Attention Is Needed to Identify Reasons for High Volume of Serviceable Material Returns to Depots.

Abstract

As of March 1, 1980, the ICPs managed a wholesale inventory valued at over $4 billion of secondary and Army stock fund material. In fiscal year 1980, the ICPs were appropriated $455.3 million for the procurement of additional secondary material. When the logistics system is operating effectively, there should be few field returns of serviceable material. However, serviceable field returns have generally been repair parts, components, and assemblies that were excess to the needs of the returning unit. Excess material is normally any quantity on hand greater than that authorized for stockage. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 26, 1981
Accession Number
ADA111863

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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