Implementing Best Practices for Major Business Processes in the Department of Defense
Abstract
TASK: The former Deputy Secretary of Defense (DEPSECDEF), Dr. Ashton B. Carter, asked the Defense Business Board (hereinafter referred to as the Board ) to assess the major business issues that the Department of Defense (hereinafter referred to as the Department ) will likely face during the period of time of the next Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR), 2014- 2018. The Task Group was also asked to determine: how these issues will impact the Department; if there are existing, cost-effective measures to mitigate these issues; which successful private sector processes, practices, or techniques can be used to address these issues; and how the Department can best implement them. See Tab A for a copy of the Terms of Reference (TOR) outlining the scope and deliverables for the Task Group. The Department faces a critical time in its history as it seeks to implement a 2014 QDR while simultaneously addressing a combination of management challenges, budget reductions, and mounting costs in the face of globally demanding operational responsibilities. The Task Group s recommendations focused on the reforms the Department can make to several major business operations to better position itself for success in times of increased financial uncertainty.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 24, 2014
- Accession Number
- ADA608177
Entities
Organizations
- Defense Business Board