Accession Number:

ADA406686

Title:

The Impact of e-Business on DoD Acquisition Processes

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Kerber, Ronald L.
• Frankel, Michael S.

Report Date:

2002-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

105.0

Abstract:

Attached is the final report from the Defense Science Board Task Force on e-business. The Terms of Reference TOR for the study requested that the Task Force review the DoDs current implementation status of e-commerce tools and make any appropriate recommendations that enhance this opportunity for cost reduction, capital and manpower efficiency. As the Task Force undertook its charge, it decided to address the TOR from two perspectives from a DoD standpoint, as requested by the studys sponsor, and from a parallel private-sector perspective. This two-step process through the TOR was felt to be critical, given the rapid development and introduction of e-business-business concepts, practices, and technology into the consumer marketplace and because of the emerging DoD goal of trying to exploit commercial information technologies IT and business best practices where and when appropriate. This study approach, which sets the framework and structure of our report, provided the Task Force the information necessary to more fully address its charge from the study sponsor. Using the TOR as a guide, the Task Force made parallel assessments for both sectors with regard to their perspectives on e-business visions, implementation strategies, and the acquisition strategies used to acquire and deploy new infrastructure. Our findings indicate strong similarities between the needs, goals, and technologies required in both sectors.

Descriptors:

• *COMMERCE
• *ACQUISITION
• *GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT
• *INTERNET
• DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
• STRATEGY
• NETWORKS
• TASK FORCES
• EFFICIENCY
• COSTS
• INFRASTRUCTURE

Subject Categories:

• Economics and Cost Analysis

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE