Development of Installation Weapon System Cost Factors
Abstract
Quality cost factor development is dependent upon correct data assessment, repair part inventory dynamics, and proper resource allocation. This report provides recommendations to Army installations who want to implement or improve their cost factor programs: 1) assign one analyst responsibility for cost factor data collection, data analysis, and reporting. There is no substitute for in-house expertise and continuity. 2) If TUFMIS (Tactical Unit Financial Management Information System) commitments are used for repair part cost data, then the analyst should monitor the data monthly and provide feedback to the units as to the quality of their data. 3) Unassigned repair part dollars would be allocated across all weapon systems to insure cost accountability. 4) Implement an automated equipment usage data collection system, if possible. 5) Calculate and publish cost factors every fiscal year based on 12 or more months worth of data. Also listed are recommendations that the Army could implement to improve data integrity and availability: 1) Provide a change package to the newly fielded Unit Level Logistics System (ULLS) that would automatically provide a usage report based upon oil sample analysis usage input. 2) Provide a change package to ULLS that would automatically assign the EIC (End Item Code) based upon either the equipment bumper number or national stock number to avoid EIC input errors. (EDC)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 28, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA215875
Entities
People
- Richard M. West Jr