DoD Inventory Management Cultural Changes and Training in Commercial Practices.

Abstract

In this research we investigate the causes of DoD excess inventory, and difficulties in implementing commercial practices for DoD inventory management. Although commercial logistics operations resemble the military's in many ways, simply training in commercial practices without understanding fundamental differences between the commercial operations and military operations will not change DoD inventory management culture. DoD's current mission, organizational structure, evaluation, and reward systems promote excess inventory. Focusing on material availability at any cost without regard for high inventory levels leads to conflicting objectives. DoD must review all the fundamental factors of inefficiency including organizational structure, evaluation and incentive/reward systems. DoD should not expect inventory managers to accomplish these tasks. This problem is a leadership issue. The solution must be a top-down approach.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA343285

Entities

People

  • Keebom Kang

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Base Closures
  • Business Administration
  • Combat Readiness
  • Commerce
  • Information Systems
  • Inventory
  • Logistics
  • Management Personnel
  • Materials
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Supply Chain
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Systems Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Educational Psychology
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.