Accession Number:

ADA017048

Title:

The Army Stock Fund--Friend or Foe

Descriptive Note:

Individual research project rept.

Corporate Author:

ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA

Personal Author(s):

• Brinton, John R.

Report Date:

1975-05-28

Pagination or Media Count:

20.0

Abstract:

The study examines whether or not the current method of operating the Wholesale Stock Fund System at the National Inventory Control Points NICP impacts on the Armys operational readiness and stock availability. The growing emphasis on unit readiness and the inability of the Wholesale Supply System to meet its goal of 85 stock availability indicates that a close evaluation of the system is required. Various independent studies as well as a GAO report to Congress indicate that the current method of operating the Wholesale Stock Fund does degrade stock availability, creates poor management practices and impacts on unit readiness. A possible alternate method of operating the Wholesale Stock Fund System is discussed.

Descriptors:

• *ARMY PROCUREMENT
• *INVENTORY CONTROL
• *LOGISTICS PLANNING
• *MILITARY SUPPLIES
• ARMY PLANNING
• EFFICIENCY
• LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
• OPERATIONAL READINESS

Subject Categories:

• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE