Evaluation of Contracting and Production Activities at: The Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Centers. Volume 2. Hardware Center Review.

Abstract

The objective of this report is to present Coopers & Lybrand's independent analysis and evaluation of the contracting and production functions performed at the four hardware centers. The purpose of the evaluation is to determine: whether the centers' contracting and production activities are organizationally structured and operating most effectively and efficiently; if lines/levels of authority and responsibility, assignment patterns, and other position management aspects are appropriate; and whether management indicators used by DLA-P to determine the contracting and production performances of the defense supply centers (DSC's) are valid and responsive. Recommendations: Organize all purchasing activities by commodity, Integrate automated procurement in buying divisions, Combine small and large purchasing in same purchasing branch, Do not adopt a cradle to grave approach to purchasing, Establish standard buying organizations below division level and standardize contracts division staffing structure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA159755

Entities

People

  • I. D. Littman
  • J. H. Dillard
  • J. K. Wade
  • M. J. Tashjian
  • W. M. Lucianovic

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acceptability
  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Contract Administration
  • Contracts
  • Control Systems
  • Databases
  • Delphi Method
  • Management Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Resource Management
  • Small Business
  • Standards

Readers

  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Software Engineering.