Title :
Evaluating production readiness: improving returns on the research and development investment
Author :
Benzin, Robert W. ; Cohen, Steven R. ; Munoz-Rovira, Francisco
Author_Institution :
Syst. Planning & Anal. Inc., Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Abstract :
An approach for reducing production risks is presented. Risks are identified during development so that their impact on production and operations can be eliminated or reduced to acceptable levels. This approach is based on experience gained on the TRIDENT I and II weapons system development programs, and it has been tailored for use in acquiring other systems. The approach is cost-effective and efficient because it builds on, but does not duplicate, other program evaluation techniques, and it integrates and tailors the requirements contained in several separate US Department of Defense and Department of the Navy acquisition directives and instructions
Keywords :
production; research and development management; weapons; TRIDENT weapons system development; US Department of Defense; US Navy; acquisition directives; production risks reduction; program evaluation techniques; Costs; Defense industry; Investments; Job shop scheduling; Production planning; Production systems; Research and development; Research and development management; Risk management; Weapons;
Conference_Titel :
Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, 1991. Proceedings., Annual
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-87942-661-6
DOI :
10.1109/ARMS.1991.154406