An Analysis of the Effect of Process Controls on Productivity and Weapon System Costs in DoD Procurement.
Abstract
This thesis was a preliminary evaluation of the relationships among quality assurance process controls, productivity and weapon system costs. The available literature indicated positive relationships should exist among the three elements examined, but little empirical evidence was presented to support the positions of the authors. As a result, a detailed interview method was developed to describe the relationships that exist at major DoD aerospace facilities. On-site interviews were conducted at five randomly selected aerospace facilities identified as DoD Plant Representative Offices. The results of this initial study were inconclusive. The examined relationships appeared to be positive, but the cognizant DoD personnel had not validated the contractor data claiming increased productivity and reduced costs associated with adequate process controls. Recommendations are provided to improve the DoD surveillance methods. Originator-supplied keywords include: Acquisition/Procurement costs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA147496
Entities
People
- M. W. O'meara
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology