An Assessment of the Navy's Productive Unit Resourcing (PUR) System in Use at Navy Field Contracting Activities

Abstract

The primary objective of this thesis was to critically assess the Productive Unit Resourcing (PUR) system as it is outlined in NAVSUP INSTRUCTION 7000.2A and as it is being used at Navy Field Contracting Activities (NFCAs). The research was conducted by a review of current literature and extensive interviews with headquarters and field activity personnel. The research contains a review of PUR's predecessor system, the fixed workyear-cost funding methodology, an explanation of the PUR process and Procurement Cost Center algorithms, and summaries of the positive and negative impacts of PUR. Conclusions and recommendations are made concerning PUR's applicability to Navy Field Contracting Activities. Where specific problems were identified with either the process or algorithms, possible corrective actions are proposed. Keywords: Productivity, Resourcing, Manpower, Staffing, Funding.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA205420

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  • William M. Fink

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  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • Procurement
  • Productivity
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