Accession Number:

ADA007287

Title:

Commodity Type as a Factor in Contract Cost Growth,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

DEFENSE LOGISTICS STUDIES INFORMATION EXCHANGE FORT LEE VA

Personal Author(s):

• Murtagh,Brian N.

Report Date:

1974-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

30.0

Abstract:

The Army Procurement Research Office PRO, Institute of Logistics Research, U.S. Army Logistics Management Center, has conducted a number of studies to determine the causes of contract cost growth in Army procurements. The study is based on the data used in a May 1973 report. Whether the commodity type effects contract type or the results of the contract in relation to price change was investigated.

Descriptors:

• *CONTRACTS
• *COST ANALYSIS
• *LOGISTICS PLANNING
• *ARMY PROCUREMENT
• LOGISTICS SUPPORT
• THESES
• COSTS
• ARMY EQUIPMENT

Subject Categories:

• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE