Producibility Engineering and Planning (PEP): Program Management Guidelines
Abstract
Weapon systems and equipment are not always designed for economical fabrication, assembly, inspection, and testing with available production techniques. As a result, deliveries are often late and costs exceed expectations. Production suffers because productivity is not considered early enough during design and because production planning during development is inadequate. We propose guidelines that will provide managers of weapons system programs with a practical approach to developing, executing and funding individual PEP programs. To get the most out of PEP, we recommend that the program manager focus on productivity at the very start of the program and conduct a PEP program that balances design and productivity and incorporates demonstrations of advanced manufacturing processes. During full-scale development, he should carryout out a PEP program that designs and demonstrates production tooling, facilities, and manufacturing methods. We found that when requirements and funding are sound, such as in the F-16 and Air-Launched Cruise Missile programs, a good PEP program can smooth transition from development to production. Keywords: Production Management, Manufacturing Management, Transition from Development to Production, and Weapon System Acquisition.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA153730
Entities
People
- D. G. Alducin
- D. V. Glass
- F. L. Adler
- R. A. Gunkel
Organizations
- LMI