An Assessment of the Problems Surrounding the Data Acquisition Process, and Possible Improvements

Abstract

This thesis investigated the data management and data acquisition area of the overall acquisition process. The investigation looked at seven studies, an Auditor General's Report, and a survey of data managers in Ar Force Logistics Command and Aeronautical Systems Division of Air Force Systems Command. The purpose was to determine what problems with data management and data acquisition are universal across units, division, and commands. After identifying definite problem areas, the study probed the information to find what actions should be taken to improve the data acquisition process. The problems identified included a lack of personnel training, poor definition of data requirements, and a proliferation of data by the government. The study showed that data is a significant cost driver in the acquisition of systems and program managers are not aware of the extent of those costs. The data manager survey was examined to determine if AFLC and ASD data managers agreed as to the problems and possible solutions. Problems that permeate the acquisition process were found, thus enabling future policy decisions to address these problems. (KR)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA229787

Entities

People

  • Daniel C. Brink

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Computers
  • Configuration Management
  • Contracts
  • Data Acquisition
  • Data Management
  • Governments
  • Logistics
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Students
  • Systems Management
  • Training

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Systems Analysis and Design