Identification of Problems Hindering Logistics Support of Commercial- Off-The-Shelf Computer Equipment

Author

Jessie J. Rowe III
William Z. Zeck

Date of Award

9-1993

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify the specific problems currently hindering Air Force logistics support of COTS computer equipment and to recommend a support concept to overcome these problems. These objectives were accomplished with a literature review and a survey of logistics support experts. The survey asked the experts to identify problems hindering logistics support of deployable COTS computer equipment and to rank associated logistics support elements in order of importance. One hundred surveys were sent out and thirty- three were returned. Data analysis indicated that the logistics support elements that are most problematic for the logistics support of deployable COTS computer equipment are supply support, technical data, manpower and personnel, training and training support, and maintenance planning. Fifty-seven percent of the experts recommended a combination of bluesuit and contractor support to solve COTS support problems.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GLM-LSY-93S-37

DTIC Accession Number

ADA275792

Comments

Presented to the Faculty of the School of Logistics and Acquisitions Management of the Air Force Institute of Technology

The authors' Vita pages are omitted.

Recommended Citation

Rowe, Jessie J. III and Zeck, William Z., "Identification of Problems Hindering Logistics Support of Commercial- Off-The-Shelf Computer Equipment" (1993). Theses and Dissertations. 7257.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/7257