Defense Manufacturing Management Guide for Program Managers, Third Edition
Abstract
This guide was designed to provide the user with an understanding of, and a basic working familiarity with, the newest and most effective manufacturing management methods used in defense systems acquisition programs today. It is intended that the guide be particularly useful in preparing for and executing the production phase of a defense system program. The guide includes a discussion of DOD policies, directives, methodologies, and practices - along with a list of acronyms and a glossary of terms - applicable to the management of the manufacturing efforts of defense contractors. Keywords: Manufacturing management; Industrial base; Product development; Manufacturing strategy; Total quality management; Manufacturing planning; Manufacturing scheduling; Quality assurance; Producibility; Manufacturing engineering; Manufacturing technology; Cost estimating; Contracting issues; Manufacturing controls; Program management; Manufacturing automation; Robotics; Computer aided manufacturing; Configuration control; Computer integrated manufacturing; Critical path method; Defense manufacturing board; Economic order quantity; IMIP; JIT; MRP; PEP; ROI; VE; WBS; Factory of the future.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA214341
Entities
People
- David D. Acker
- Sammie G. Young
- Thomas M. Mccann