Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs) and Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRAs)

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Abstract:

Products made by immature manufacturing processes generally - Cost more - Are prone to quality problems - Experience schedule delays - May not perform the same - Are less reliable in service. Todays reality is that the United States faces a diminishing manufacturing infrastructure. The Air Force needs to utilize Manufacturing Readiness Levels MRLs and Manufacturing Readiness Assessments MRAs as tools to improve efficiency in procurement of new systems.

Author(s):
Morgan, Jim
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Descriptive Note:
Briefing charts
Supplementary Note:
Presented at the Technology Maturity Conference held in Virginia Beach, Virginia on 9-12 September 2008. See also ADM002183. The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0017

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
AFRL/RXMT
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*RISK MANAGEMENT, *MANUFACTURING, QUALITY CONTROL, INDUSTRIAL PLANTS, RESEARCH MANAGEMENT, TOOLING, TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT, CASE STUDIES, COST ANALYSIS, INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH
Field(s)/Group(s):
Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering and Control of Production Systems
Keyword(s):
BRIEFING CHARTS, MRL(MANUFACTURING READINESS LEVELS), MRA(MANUFACTURING READINESS ASSESSMENTS), DESIGN MATURITY
Report Date:
2008 Sep 01
Creation Date:
2009 Dec 16