A Better Cost Estimating Tool: The Key to Not Going Over Budget

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Abstract:

Department of Defense weapons systems and program developments have received considerable unwanted attention, not because of innovative design issues, but rather, because rising costs concern those who control the money. In fact, cost overruns in some programs have pushed the price well beyond the original estimates.

Author(s):
Young, Mike ; Markley, Ted
Author Organization(s):
Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division Crane United States
Descriptive Note:
Journal Article
Supplementary Note:
Defense AT and L , 01 Jan 0001, 01 Jan 0001,
Pagination:
0004

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_1.4_Force Support
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
COST ESTIMATES, lessons learned, time, simulations, models, military budgets, military procurement
Keyword(s):
COST Estimating tools, m and s (modeling and simulation)
Report Date:
2008 Aug 01
Creation Date:
2017 May 22