Queues in Acquisition

Abstract

Acquisition programs have inherent variability in their task durations, which often results in unforecasted completion delay. Using concepts from Lean Production and Lean Product Development, queues that are at the heart of these delays can be made visible and can be managed. Observing queues in acquisition programs can give early warning of project problems. Several techniques can be used to manage queues.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA530313

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People

  • William Wiltschko

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Business Administration
  • Business Process Reengineering
  • Contracts
  • Cost Analysis
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Logistics
  • Military Operations
  • New York
  • Organizational Structure
  • Procurement
  • Product Development
  • Production
  • Program Management
  • Supply Chain

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  • Mathematical Modeling and Probability Theory.