Date of Award

9-1992

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Abstract

This study investigated the possibility of consolidating available manufacturing cost savings programs into one concise effort with common ground rules and regulations. The current manufacturing cost savings program include the Industrial Modernization Incentive Program (IMIP), the Manufacturing Technology Program (MANTECH), and the Value Engineering Program (VE). A literature search revealed that there are problems associated with each of these cost savings programs. A case study was conducted on the B-2 System Program Office's effort to consolidate cost savings programs into one common effort. This case study revealed that there were positive benefits in reducing cost after consolidation. A survey of Air Force Program and Manufacturing Directors was also conducted to validate the problems identified in the literature review and to determine if these Directors would support or resist a consolidation of cost savings programs on their own contract. This survey revealed that Program and Manufacturing Directors to experience the same problems as seen in the literature review and that they would support a cost savings consolidation effort on their program.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GCM-LSY-92S-4

DTIC Accession Number

ADA258446

Comments

The authors' Vita pages are omitted.

Presented to the Faculty of the School of Systems and Logistics

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