Identification of Problems Hindering Logistics Support of Commercial- Off-The-Shelf Computer Equipment

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify the specific problems currently hindering Air Force logistics support of COTS computer equipment and to recommend a support concept to overcome these problems. These objectives were accomplished with a literature review and a survey of logistics support experts. The survey asked the experts to identify problems hindering logistics support of deployable COTS computer equipment and to rank associated logistics support elements in order of importance. One hundred surveys were sent out and thirty- three were returned. Data analysis indicated that the logistics support elements that are most problematic for the logistics support of deployable COTS computer equipment are supply support, technical data, manpower and personnel, training and training support, and maintenance planning. Fifty-seven percent of the experts recommended a combination of bluesuit and contractor support to solve COTS support problems. COTS, Computer, Logistics.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA275792

Entities

People

  • 111 Rowe J. Jessie
  • William Z. Zeck

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Air Force Procurement
  • Computers
  • Contracts
  • Data Analysis
  • Databases
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deployment
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Management Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Surveys
  • Systems Engineering
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Software Engineering.