Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages: A Guidebook of Best Practices and Tools for Implementing a DMSMS Management Program

Abstract

This guidebook on Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) is a compilation of the best practices from across the Department of Defense for managing the risk of obsolescence for electronic, electrical, and mechanical parts. In addition, it identifies various tools that may be useful for analyzing and tracking the effectiveness of DMSMS programs. We recommend that the program manager use this guidebook as a desktop reference to quickly pinpoint key actions required to manage DMSMS issues and address concerns.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA511590

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Best Practices
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Programming
  • Electronic Components
  • Engineers
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Information Systems
  • Knowledge Management
  • Logistics
  • Management Personnel
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Military Acquisition
  • Organizational Structure
  • Supply Chain
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics