DoD Task Force to Improve Industrial Responsiveness.

Abstract

This report summarizes recommendations of the DOD Task Force to Improve Industrial Responsiveness. In May 1981, Dr. Richard De Lauer, Under Secretary of Defense, Research and Engineering, chartered a Joint Service Task Force to propose changes to DoD policy to implement the key recommendations of a number of previously accomplished industrial base studies. The following paragraphs outline the changes proposed by the Task Force: Established Defense Systems Acquisition Review Council (DSARC); Required use of the most efficient production rates consistent with resources available; Developed a requirement for an Industrial Resource Analysis to allow the program manager to identify the up-front resource requirements; Required closer consideration of industrial preparedness planning in peacetime production rate; Requried that Industrial Preparedness Planning (IPP) be considered for all programs; Proposed changes to the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) to add surge option clauses; Required increased emphasis on industrial base issues in advance procurement planning.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA159238

Entities

People

  • D. J. Richardson
  • F. E. Doherty
  • L. R. Albani
  • R. Arnold
  • S. F. Hood

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Cost Reductions
  • Employment
  • Engineers
  • Law
  • Logistics
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Production Engineering
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Industrial Economics
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.