A Survey of the Strategic Alternate Sourcing Program Offices Management of United States Air Force Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages Subject Matter Experts

Author

David E. Portée

Date of Award

3-2021

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Department

Department of Operational Sciences

First Advisor

William A. Cunningham, III, PhD

Abstract

The office designated by the Air Force to be DMSMS subject expert program office is known as the Strategic Alternate Sourcing Program Office (SASPO). Aided by the USAF Program Offices and DMSMS Subject Matter Experts, the SASPO is responsible for sourcing DMSMS resolutions as well as the organizing, training, and equipping of the Program Offices DMSMS Programs. Using quantitative research, this study conducts a survey, with the USAF Program Offices as the unit of analysis, to gain insight as to where the SASPO is doing well and where gaps exist in their program management. The analysis and conclusion identify where the SASPO should focus their attention to proactively manage DMSMS resolutions.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-ENS-MS-21-M-179

DTIC Accession Number

AD1133613

Recommended Citation

Portée, David E., "A Survey of the Strategic Alternate Sourcing Program Offices Management of United States Air Force Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages Subject Matter Experts" (2021). Theses and Dissertations. 4986.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/4986