An Analysis of the Predicted Benefits of Multi-Year Procurement

Abstract

Multi-year procurement (MYP) is a method for acquiring weapon systems over a period of several years with a single contract. The Department of Defense has identified MYP as a key initiative for improving the weapon system acquisition process. The objective of this thesis was to evaluate eight predicted MYP benefits. A survey of 34 defense contractor locations and a system dynamics model of a large aerospace contractor were used to evaluate the predicted MYP benefits. The research analysis supported the following seven benefits: modernization of plant facilities, stabilized work force, lower production costs, advanced material buys, improved surge capability, increased standardization, and improved productivity.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA122981

Entities

People

  • Lawrence J. Elbroch
  • Steven B. Bergjans

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Advanced Materials
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Contract Administration
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Management Personnel
  • Manufacturing
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Production
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Economics
  • Government Contracting/Procurement.

Technology Areas

  • Space