Cost Improvement Analysis

Abstract

This is the course text for the AFIT Cost Improvement Curve Analysis course. The text introduces the unit and cumulative average cost improvement curve formulations, addresses the theory of the cost improvement curve and focuses on how to use the cost improvement curve in an environment of change and instability. Keywords: Learning curves; Systems acquisition, Cost analysis, Cost estimating, Cost models.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA200215

Entities

People

  • Larry L. Smith

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Acquisition
  • Aircrafts
  • Computer Programs
  • Contracts
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Estimates
  • Cost Models
  • Costs
  • Databases
  • Economic Analysis
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Production
  • Statistical Analysis

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

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  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • STEM Education