A Model to Measure the Relative Productivity of Individual DoD Contractors.
Abstract
Useful measurement of defense contractor productivity is a primary concern within the Department of Defense. To improve the productivity of defense contractors, the need exists for a better understanding of what productivity is, and how it can be measured at the individual firm level. Based upon this need, this study develops and identifies a network, or family, of quantitative ratios for productivity measurement. These measures, when carefully monitored and analyzed, can be used to determine the relative productivity of individual defense contractors. In addition, this research identifies the data requirements and data sources, and presents an analytical framework for interpreting the data results. The study applies the analytical framework to two representative defense aerospace contractors. The approach is based upon graphical representation of the pertinent productivity measures identified. The data results and analysis indicate that the approach used is both feasible and effective in measuring productivity at the point level. As shown in the final analysis, the methodology presented can be used in DOD source selection and contract management applications. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA124073
Entities
People
- Edmund W. Berry
- Paul M. Bland
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology