Analysis of Off-Line Logistics Systems. Volume 2. Phase II Study Report,

Arthur Young Company submitted this studies and analysis on the review of the U. S. Army Information Systems and Command USAISC supply system. The study addressed the dedicated retail supply support system for communications-electronic C-E systems and equipment organic to and operated by USAISC. In the process Arthur Young developed a description of the ISC supply system and its operating environment examined the rational behind its establishment compared it with the standard system and evaluated its procedures. Analysis was extended from the user level through the direct support level to the interface with the wholesale level. During the study Arthur Young defined the unique characteristics of the ISC system -- use of high technology equipment, dependence on nondevelopment items NDI to meet needs, very high operational readiness requirements, low density and often remote locations which has led to a large percentage of non-demand supported parts stockage and substantial use of local purchase. This environment has necessitated intensive management. We determined that this need for special management still exists and, in our opinion, will continue to be needed as long as high technology and state-of-the-art requirements drive NDI acquisition.