Institutionalization of Reduction of Total Ownership Costs (R-TOC) Principles. Part 1: Lessons Learned from Special Interest Programs
Abstract
The Reduction of Total Ownership Costs (R-TOC) program grew out of numerous reviews and discussions at Program Executive Officers'/Systems Command Commanders' conferences, the Defense Science Board, and others. It was officially established in May 1999. The purpose of R-TOC is to maintain or improve current readiness while reducing operations and support costs. Based on Special Interest Programs (SIPs) experiences, recommendations for institutionalizing R-TOC have been developed. Service headquarters and the Office of the Secretary of Defense should expand their role in championing the institutionalization of cost reduction activities. To institutionalize cost reduction activities, a framework for reducing total ownership costs in programs was developed based on lessons learned abstracted from the experiences of the R-TOC SIPs and other information shared during the R-TOC Forums. The framework represents a methodical approach to institutionalizing R-TOC within program offices.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA548134
Entities
People
- Anthony C. Hermes
- Danny L. Reed
- Jay Mandelbaum
- Richard O. Roemer
Organizations
- Institute for Defense Analyses