Changes in DoD Inventory Policy and Their Effect on the Atlantic Fleet.

Abstract

In recognition of a changed world, Congress and the American people are reducing Department of Defense (DoD) Budgets. If we are to maintain a flexible and powerful force of the future, doing business smarter for less cost is essential. Changing the way we manage supply inventories is one way DoD has chosen to save money. The primary direction we are moving involves positioning supply material at centralized DoD depots while reducing or eliminating inventories located near the customer. The major conclusion of my paper is that inventory policy changes are working with minimum effect on readiness. That doesn't mean the fleet hasn't noticed a change or that the future portends the same levels of readiness. Also, now is the time to take full advantage of modern technology and make additional improvements to the logistics system with enhanced transportation and information systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA288448

Entities

People

  • Robert M. Russell

Organizations

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Aircrafts
  • Availability
  • Combat Readiness
  • Department Of Defense
  • Information Systems
  • Lead Time
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Materials
  • National Security
  • Navy
  • Operations Research
  • Procurement
  • Supply Depots
  • United States Government
  • Uss America

Readers

  • Economics
  • Educational Psychology
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.