Joint Total Asset Visibility A Catalyst for Change in Logistics

Abstract

Total Asset Visibility (JTAV) is a developing capability that will be the catalyst for major changes in logistics processes, procedures, and organizations in the future. JTAV is the capability to provide users with timely and accurate information on the location, movement, status, and identity of units, personnel, equipment, and supplies. It also includes the capability to act upon that information to improve overall performance of DOD s logistics practices. This study will describe what JTAV is and why it is being implemented within DOD. Next, JTAV will be discussed from a what s it all about perspective. Logistics organizations roles and responsibilities will be reviewed and their association with and perspective about JTAV will be discussed. Ongoing DOD and joint logistics initiatives will be reviewed to assess their impact on current processes and procedures. These new initiatives, coupled with JTAV, will also be assessed in light of their potential impact on the future of logistics. Finally, as a result of the review of current logistics organizations, new logistics initiatives, and the implementation of JTAV, proposals for reorganization within the DOD logistics community will be made. Conclusions and recommendations for further studies complete this effort.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA398237

Entities

People

  • Bonnie C. Cirrincione

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Business Process Reengineering
  • Command And Control
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deployment
  • Employment
  • Health Services
  • Information Systems
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Management Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • United States
  • United States Transportation Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
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