Logistics Assessment Guidebook

Abstract

A Logistics Assessment (LA) is an analysis of a program s supportability planning. Preferably, it is conducted by an independent and impartial team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) not directly associated with the program being assessed. An LA is not a compliance audit, but an effective and valid assessment of the program office s product support strategy, as well as an assessment of how this strategy leads to successfully operating a system at an affordable cost. As part of the LA, statutory, regulatory, and Component required documentation is reviewed and assessed for completeness and compliance prior to the milestone decision. The focus is on whether the program planning and methodology has a basis and can be successfully executed. Conducting the LA early in the program phase where the design can be influenced, and re-assessing the planning at each milestone and periodically thereafter as the design matures, is critical to fielding a sustainable system. It also provides senior decision makers critical information for making strategic trades within and across various programs, especially as today s Acquisition Category (ACAT) programs are becoming increasingly complex and integrated with other systems. Unfortunately, the Department has not had an effective way of measuring and documenting cost savings and cost avoidance from LAs. The earlier the product support issues are identified and corrected, however, the more potential there is for cost savings and avoidance. For example, during a review of ship manpower, it was identified that the design did not reflect crew size for the appropriate number of officer and enlisted berthing. Had this been identified after ship construction, the cost and schedule impacts would have been significant. Another case involved the integration of an aircraft and ground vehicle system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA606204

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  • United States Department of Defense

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  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Intellectual Property
  • Logistics
  • Management Personnel
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