A Cost-Reduction Strategy for Weapon System Acquisition

Abstract

A proposal is presented for a cost-reduction strategy (CRS) that establishes a framework for systematically identifying, evaluating, and applying the various acquisition initiatives that are intended to lower weapon system costs. The CRS consists of a taxonomy of specific acquisition initiatives, their proposed timing by acquisition phase, suggested incentives, and the recommended process for implementation. This framework was primarily developed for the Strategic Defense Initiative Organization as a point of departure for tailoring a strategy to its individual acquisition programs. The CRS evolved, in part, from the initial Could Cost concept that was introduced in late 1987. This study examines each of the five model programs used by the Services to demonstrate and access the Could Cost concept. The report includes a summary of the model program approaches, the results achieved, and the major lessons learned, which serve as the foundation for development of the CRS.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA238985

Entities

People

  • J. R. Nelson
  • John J. Cloos

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Business Administration
  • Cost Reductions
  • Defense Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Fleet Ballistic Missiles
  • Governments
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Lessons Learned
  • Management Personnel
  • Motivation
  • Organizational Structure
  • Procurement
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • System Software
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Naval Personnel Management