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Best Practices: Taking a Strategic Approach Could Improve DOD's Acquisition of Services
GAO studied several leading companies in the private sector that have made dramatic changes to their process for acquiring services. GAO found that these changes generally began with a corporate decision to pursue a more strategic approach to acquiring services--from developing a better picture of what the company was actually spending on services to developing new ways of doing business. The Defense Department (DOD), the government's largest purchaser of services, already has some elements in place that are essential to such a strategic approach, such as a commitment by top management to adop... [Read More]
- ASIN: B07W19T9F2
- ASIN: B07W19T9F2
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Project Procurement Management: Contracting, Subcontracting, Teaming
Here's what five project management instructors at the University of California-Irvine have said about Project Procurement Management: Quentin's book provides invaluable guidance for project managers seeking to ensure that vendors/sellers will perform as required. To establish proven processes and achieve high quality project outcomes, read this authoritative book.-- JAN BIRKELBACH, PMP Management consultant & trainer Thanks to Quentin Fleming this book provides a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of procuring goods and services for projects. I recommend all project managers and their spo... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0974391204
- ASIN: 0974391204
- ISBN: 0974391204
- Manufacturer: Fmc Pr
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Best Practices: Using Spend Analysis to Help Agencies Take a More Strategic Approach to Procurement - Scholar's Choice Edition
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute t... [Read More]
- ASIN: 1296013987
- ASIN: 1296013987
- ISBN: 1296013987
- Manufacturer: Scholar's Choice
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Getting Started in Federal Contracting: A Guide Through the Federal Procurement Maze
Each year the Federal Government contracts for $500 billion worth of supplies and services from 650,000 contractors. To acquire all those supplies and services, the Federal Government and its contractors must comply with thousands of pages of regulations. Those regulations can be daunting for anyone: large businesses seeking to expand by entering the Federal market; employees new to Federal contracting; the Federal Government itself. Small businesses without dedicated staffs of contract experts find comprehending and complying with the Federal acquisition regulation particularly vexing. Howeve... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0912481277
- ASIN: 0912481277
- ISBN: 0912481277
- Manufacturer: Panoptic Enterprises
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Space Acquisitions: Actions Needed to Expand and Sustain Use of Best Practices
DOD's space system acquisitions have experienced problems over the past several decades that have driven up costs by hundreds of millions, even billions of dollars, stretched schedules by years, and increased performance risks. DOD has recognized the need to change its approach to developing space systems and is attempting to instill best practices in new efforts. GAO was asked to testify on its findings on space acquisitions problems and steps needed to sustain and expand the use of best practices. In preparing this testimony, GAO relied on its detailed reviews of space programs as well as cr... [Read More]
- ASIN: B07VPXRPLX
- ASIN: B07VPXRPLX
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Military Training: Navy and Air Force Need to More Fully Apply Best Practices to Enhance Development and Management of Combat Skills Training
Since September 11, 2001, U.S. military forces have sought to adapt to an expanded battlefield--one in which rear areas are no longer considered safe and secure. As a result, both the Navy and the Air Force determined that, in order to prepare to operate more effectively in combat, servicemembers in specific occupations required additional standardized combat skills training in such areas as land navigation, first aid, and weapons qualification. The Navy has developed and implemented the Expeditionary Combat Skills (ECS) course for select Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) personnel. Thr... [Read More]
- ASIN: B07VMVGHX3
- ASIN: B07VMVGHX3
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Contract Administration: Tools, Techniques, and Best Practices
This book would provides a comprehensive overview of the contract administration process within the public sector along with illustrations of the various methods available. The intent of this book is to help the reader develop a strong understanding of the complexities of contract administration and recognize the importance of planning, monitoring, and proactive insight into and oversight of contract performance. It shows the reader how to determine the appropriate contract administration method, prepare a relevant plan, participate in the process, and evaluate the success of the contract and ... [Read More]
- ASIN: B0097CDY3W
- ASIN: B0097CDY3W
- Manufacturer: CCH
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Best Practices: Better Acquisition Outcomes Are Possible If DOD Can Apply Lessons from F/A-22 Program
Over the next 5 years, DOD's overall investments are expected to average $150 billion a year to modernize and transition our forces. In addition, DOD must modernize its forces amid competing demands for federal funds, such as health care and homeland security. Therefore, it is critical that DOD manage its acquisitions in the most cost efficient and effective manner possible. DOD's newest acquisition policy emphasizes the use of evolutionary, knowledge-based concepts that have proven to produce more effective and efficient weapon systems outcomes. However, most DOD programs currently do not emp... [Read More]
- ASIN: B07VQWHP5J
- ASIN: B07VQWHP5J
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Defense Acquisition: Employing Best Practices Can Shape Better Weapon System Decisions
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed issues the Department of Defense (DOD) faces in its acquisition of weapon systems.GAO noted that: (1) the pressures of competing for the funds to launch and sustain a weapon system program create incentives for starting programs too early; overpromising performance capabilities; and understating expected costs, schedules, and risks associated with developing and producing the weapon; (2) leading commercial firms have adopted a knowledge-based approach to developing new products that embodies incentives that encourage realism, candor, and meeti... [Read More]
- ASIN: B07VQKYVFY
- ASIN: B07VQKYVFY
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Defense Inventory: Opportunities Exist to Expand the Use of Defense Logistics Agency Best Practices
Pursuant to a legislative requirement, GAO evaluated the extent to which the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has implemented commercial inventory practice initiatives contained in a schedule submitted to Congress, focusing on: (1) DLA's progress in implementing the initiatives; and (2) opportunities to build on and expand existing efforts.GAO noted that: (1) DLA has made significant progress in implementing the initiatives listed in the schedule; (2) of the 75 initiatives listed in the schedule, 43 are considered by DLA as completed and 15 have been awarded contracts; (3) two initiatives were c... [Read More]
- ASIN: B07VKZCYJ7
- ASIN: B07VKZCYJ7
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Defense Acquisitions: DOD's Revised Policy Emphasizes Best Practices, but More Controls Are Needed
The Department of Defense's (DOD) investment in new weapon systems is expected to exceed $1 trillion from fiscal years 2003 to 2009. To reduce the risk of cost and schedule overruns, DOD revamped its acquisition policy in May 2003. The policy provides detailed guidance on how weapon systems acquisitions should be managed. The Senate report accompanying the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 required GAO to determine whether DOD's policy supports knowledge-based, evolutionary acquisitions and whether the policy provides the necessary controls for DOD to ensure successful ou... [Read More]
- ASIN: B07VJCRN7Z
- ASIN: B07VJCRN7Z
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Best Practices: An Integrated Portfolio Management Approach to Weapon System Investments Could Improve DOD's Acquisition Outcomes
Over the next several years, the Department of Defense (DOD) plans to invest $1.4 trillion in major weapons programs. While DOD produces superior weapons, GAO has found that the department has failed to deliver weapon systems on time, within budget, and with desired capabilities. While recent changes to DOD's acquisition policy held the potential to improve outcomes, programs continue to experience significant cost and schedule overruns. GAO was asked to examine how DOD's processes for determining needs and allocating resources can better support weapon system program stability. Specifically, ... [Read More]
- ASIN: B07VG2YQC8
- ASIN: B07VG2YQC8
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Defense Acquisitions: Application of Lessons Learned and Best Practices in the Presidential Helicopter Program
In June 2009, following the expenditure of close to $3 billion and a critical Nunn-McCurdy breach of the cost growth threshold, the Department of Defense (DOD) terminated the Navy's VH-71 presidential helicopter acquisition program and contract because of cost growth, schedule delays, and projected system performance. The Presidential Helicopter VXX program is a successor Navy program to the terminated VH-71 program acquisition and has been initiated to develop aircraft to replace the current, aging presidential helicopter fleet. The Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Ye... [Read More]
- ASIN: B07VB9TST2
- ASIN: B07VB9TST2
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Defense Acquisition: Best Commercial Practices Can Improve Program Outcomes
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed the best practices that can improve the way the Department of Defense (DOD) buys major weapon systems.GAO noted that: (1) on the basis of the work GAO has done over the past 3 years, GAO believes the best practices of leading commercial firms can be used to improve the development of technology and weapon systems in DOD; (2) knowledge standards that are rigorously applied, coupled with the practice of keeping technology development separate from product development, stand out as key factors in the most successful commercial examples; (3) these... [Read More]
- ASIN: B07VMSZL7H
- ASIN: B07VMSZL7H
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Best Practices: Increased Focus on Requirements and Oversight Needed to Improve DOD's Acquisition Environment and Weapon System Quality
A Senate report related to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 asked GAO to compare quality management practices used by the Department of Defense (DOD) and its contractors to those used by leading commercial companies and make suggestions for improvement. To do this, GAO (1) determined the impact of quality problems on selected weapon systems and prime contractor practices that contributed to the problems; (2) identified commercial practices that can be used to improve DOD weapon systems; (3) identified problems that DOD must overcome; and (4) identified recent DOD ini... [Read More]
- ASIN: B07V6L2P76
- ASIN: B07V6L2P76
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Best Practices : Using Spend Analysis to Help Agencies Take a More Strategic Approach to Procurement
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Challenges and Best Practices of Managing Government Projects and Programs - eBook
Challenges and Best Practices of Managing Government Projects and Programs provides a crucial foundation for practitioners, researchers, policymakers, as well as constituents to realize the benefits governments can bring to their
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Final Audit Report Procurement Practices, Virgin Islands Port Authority, Government of the Virgin Islands - Scholar's Choice Edition
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Final Audit Report Procurement Practices, Virgin Islands Port Authority, Government of the Virgin Islands
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Defense Acquisitions : Dod's Practices and Processes for Multiyear Procurement Should Be Improved
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Local Government Management: Current Issues and Best Practices - eBook
Some of the very best writings on issues involving local government can be found in journals published by the American Society for Public Administration or journals with which ASPA is associated. This volume includes thirty
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Best Practices Methodology : A New Approach for Improving Government Operations
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Best Practices for Education Professionals, Volume Two - eBook
This informative new volume provides a hand-picked selection of useful techniques, ideas, competencies, and skills for working with children in school settings. The book comprises both research (qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-design) and conceptual pieces about
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