Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services as a Supply Source: A DoD-Wide Opportunity

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Abstract:

The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services DDSprovide centralized disposal management of excess and surplus military property. An important component of its mission is the reutilization of excess equipment within the military services to prevent wasteful purchases within the Department of Defense. This research analyzes the extent to which the U.S. Marine Corps USMC is implementing reutilization through DDS as a source of supply. The results and recommendations of this study will enable decision makers within the USMC and the Defense Logistics Agency to address institutional and systemic obstacles to maximize reutilization. Some of the lessons learned herein may be useful to all the military services, resulting in more value from their operations and maintenance budgets through reutilization.

Author(s):
Leon, Nathanael ; Paulson, Todd ; Ferrer, Geraldo
Author Organization(s):
DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIV FT BELVOIR VA FT BELVOIR United States
Descriptive Note:
Journal Article
Supplementary Note:
Defense ARJ , 20, 2, 01 Jan 0001, 01 Jan 0001,
Pagination:
0024

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.2_Inventory Management; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.3.1_Depot Maintenance; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
logistics, inventory control, marine corps, military supplies, supply depots, lessons learned
Keyword(s):
Equipment Reutilization, Supply, Surplus Property, o and M(Operations and Maintenance), Defense Logistics Agency, DDS(defense logistics agency Disposition Services), Materiel Management, disposal management, cost savings
Report Date:
2013 Jul 01
Creation Date:
2017 Feb 26