Study of Increasing Lead Times in Major Weapon Systems Acquisition.

Abstract

This study analyzed the problems of increasing lead times that have been experienced in the acqusition of major weapon systems during the past decade. Items that have been significantly increasing lead time were identified and classified. In cases where sufficient lead time data was available, trend analysis was conducted. Causes of increasing lead times were identified and assessed. Based on the above effort, alternative courses of action were developed, which have potential for alleviating increasing lead times. Alternatives were categorized and evaluated for feasibility of implementation by Program Managers, DoD, Congress and other government departments, and industry. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 31, 1982
Accession Number
ADA113459

Entities

People

  • John N. Postak
  • Robert B. Ladd
  • William B. Humphrey

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Data Analysis
  • Economic Analysis
  • Electron Tubes
  • Employment
  • Engineers
  • Government Procurement
  • Management Personnel
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Organizational Structure
  • Sheet Metal

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Systems Analysis and Design