Analysis of Materiel Release Order Control (MROC): Combat Service Support Battle Lab Initiatives - Model Direct Support Unit (DSU)

Abstract

This analysis evaluated the potential costs and benefits of the prototype Materiel Release Order Control (MROC) in use in the model Direct Support Unit (DSU) initiative at Fort Bragg, NC. The MROC provides documentable time' savings in the areas of 1) receipt processing, 2) customer issue, 3) shipping, and 4) status checking. The comprehensive database and report generating capabilities should contribute to the Army goal of total asset visibility and enhance cross-leveling concepts. Reductions in ordering will eventually decrease ASL with a proportional reduction in inventory shrinkage, both of which may result in substantial cost avoidance. The expected benefits should easily offset the cost of procuring the MROC. Materiel Release Order Control (MROC), Direct Support Unit (DSU).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 25, 1994
Accession Number
ADA280126

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  • Jeannette I. Blumenthal

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  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Computers
  • Contracts
  • Databases
  • Frequency
  • Information Systems
  • Inventory
  • Maintenance
  • Management Information Systems
  • Models
  • Procurement
  • Prototypes
  • Radio Frequency
  • Shipping
  • Software Development
  • Standards
  • Visibility

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  • Chemistry (specifically Chemical Fluorescence)
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.