A Perception of the Effectiveness of the Acquisition Logistics Algorithm in Measuring Program Status

Abstract

This thesis analyzed the perceptions that AFLC and AFSC logisticians have of the current algorithm used to assess the logistics status of acquisition programs. The study also determined the weights that should be applied to the different Integrates Logistics Support elements in order to effectively measure the logistics status of an acquisition program. Recommendations were made to (1) change the weight assigned to the ILS elements based on program phase; (2) eliminate the Air Force Precedence score from the algorithm; (3) eliminate the program score from the algorithm. Recommendations for future research were to (1) review the issue of life cycle cost; (2) conduct a regression analysis on the algorithm to determine its effectiveness; and (3) develop a method to control the evaluator subjectivity.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA201568

Entities

People

  • James R. Miller

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Color Coding
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Databases
  • Decision Support Systems
  • Deployment
  • Information Systems
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Management
  • Logistics Support
  • Maintenance
  • Management Information Systems
  • Program Management
  • Surveys

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.