A Cost/Benefit Analysis of the Supply Management Assessment Program

Abstract

This thesis examines some of the effects of implementing the supply Management Assessment (SMA) program within the Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Data were gathered from a survey, interviews and analysis of Supply Management Assessment reports. The implementation of the Supply Management Assessment by the Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet resulted in an overall positive influence on afloat supply management and combat sustainability, particularly in the areas of inventory and configuration management. Research results indicate that benefits derived from enhanced financial and supply management operations, which are a direct result of SMA implementation, outweigh the costs of the new program. Because of the potential for improvement in effectiveness of afloat operations, the Supply Management Assessment program should be presented to other commanders and fleet commanders for evaluation and possible adoption. Based on evaluation of the research data, recommendations are presented for further enhancements to the Supply Management Assessment. (KR)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA216177

Entities

People

  • Craig H. Nostrant

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Automation
  • Business Administration
  • California
  • Configuration Management
  • Control Systems
  • Engineering
  • Financial Management
  • Inventory
  • Management Personnel
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • Ships
  • Spare Parts
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training
  • United States
  • Word Processors

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.