Defense Supply: Acquisition Leadtime Requirements Can Be Significantly Reduced.

Abstract

This GAO Report investigated the acquisition lead time allowed by the Department of Defense in its weapon systems procurement and other military requirements in terms of its cost effectiveness. The GAO determined that further improvements could be made by following recommendations proffered in earlier reports. Lead time could be further reduced and geater cost savings attained.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 20, 1994
Accession Number
ADA289417

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accounting
  • Accuracy
  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Databases
  • Department Of Defense
  • Inventory
  • Lead Time
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Management
  • Military Operations
  • Procurement
  • Spare Parts
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Mathematics or Statistics