Army Usage Management Policy for Installation Equipment
Abstract
Current Army policy--as contained in Chapter 4 of AR 71-13, Army Equipment Authorization and Usage Program--generally requires that utilization data be collected and reported on individual pieces of capital-type equipment. The reporting basis is percent days in which the item is used per quarter, with 25 percent being the typical minimum standard. Items not meeting the minimum standard may be excessed. The study attempts to show that the policy is not supportable in a modern production environment, especially one with such features-- as cellular manufacturing and Manufacturing Resource Planning. Analysis and use of process data--e.g., production quantity, processing time, setup time, cycle time, and machine idle time--should override standard, regulation-mandated requirements for equipment utilization. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) supplemental procedures do a good job of recognizing advancements in production control techniques. The study concluded that Government-operated maintenance shops, industrial plants, proving grounds, and laboratories should manage utilization of their equipment along the lines of FAR and DLA policy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA260049
Entities
People
- John J. Chesney