Public Management and Performance-Based Logistics in the U.S. Department of Defense

A central concept in the evolution of public management has been an intentional blurring of the distinctions between the public and private sectors. In the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), the Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) initiative, launched in 2001, is intended to create a “level playing field” where in-house or contracted organizations are selected for logistics support of a given commodity or weapon system based on performance rather than the nature of the source. This article provides a preliminary discussion of PBL initiatives and assesses the extent to which they appear to be representative of a significant adoption of public management principles by DOD leaders. This review found that while individual DOD organizations have experienced successes and significant lessons learned with PBL, there are significant areas where policy direction remains contradictory and embryonic

Structuration theory: its potential impact on logistics research

DOI 10.11108/096000303104787874While the physical paths that good traverse are being simplified, the capture, storage, processing and dissemination of informatin associated with logistics has become considerably more complex. Logistics researchers need to better understand the behavioral and managerial issues created by informatin technology implementation. This paper suggests that structuration theory, a research approach derived from sociology that has become well established in the study of information systems, can contribute to that understanding. This paper introduces logistics researchers to structuration theory as a useful framework that can help understand the relationship between technologies, the people who interpret them, and the patterns of use that stem from that interpretation

The Public to Private Continuum Measure and the Role of Stakeholder Boards as a Proxy for Markets in the Governance of Air Navigation Services: A Comparative Analysis

This article studies institutional arrangements for governance of air navigation services employing a comparative analysis of six nations: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In each of these countries other than the  United States, a board of  directors composed of stakeholder representatives manages  an  independent  air  navigation  services  organization  that  is  not  a  traditional government bureau.In this article we assess how boards of public organizations can act as a proxy for market feedback  in  the  provision  of  public  services. We use this concept to develop a more sensitive measure of the degree of publicness and privateness in organizations. We test our Public-Private Continuum Measure using a  comparative analysis of  air navigation services  in six  countries. Our Public-Private Continuum Measure advances  the measurement of the public to private continuum from the use of an ordinal measure to a continuous measure. Further research is needed to test this measure in studies that place organizations  on  the  continuum  and  determine  how  the  degree  of  public-privateness correlates with organizational performance measures. Armed with this tool, governments can make more accurate decisions about the degree of public-privateness desired for the provision of public goods

Global Aerospace Industries: Rapid Changes Ahead? (Abridged)

Proceedings Paper (for Acquisition Research Program)This paper is prepared for the Ninth Annual Acquisition Research Symposium, as an abridged version of a longer report. We focus on certain key aspects of the EADS''Boeing rivalry''which, among other things, is one of the major features of international firmament of defense industrial affairs. We discuss selection of the Boeing KC-46 over the EADS KC-45 in 2011, seeking to understand connections among the associated events. We also seek to find useful explanatory models for Boeing''s success, discussed in Chapter II. In Chapter III, we consider the narrow-body airliner market, currently a Boeing''EADS duopoly. It has been a centerpiece of the firms'' rivalry, as well as a major source of profits for both. As such, these narrow-body families have provided resources for a number of wide-body developments, some of which have become part of the defense marketplace. The narrow-body market has been so profitable that other firms are positioning themselves to mount challenges to the two incumbents. These outlying firms have already made the market more competitive in a real sense. And, if these potential challengers become successful entrants, then Boeing and EADS will have lower profits, with major repercussions for both firms and their defense customers.Naval Postgraduate School Acquisition Research ProgramApproved for public release; distribution is unlimited

Prospectus, February 14, 1996

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Optimizing sustainment logistics for a U.S. Army infantry brigade combat team with integer programming

Proceedings of the 49th Annual Meeting of Western Decision Sciences Institute. The article of record as published may be found at http://wdsinet.org/Annual_Meetings/2020_Proceedings/ProceedingsPapers.htmlThe U.S. Army has directed the manning and equipping Brigade Support Battalions to fulfill the organic sustainment needs of brigades, as An Army Infantry Brigade Combat Team cannot organically transport all of its assigned assets. We formulated an integer programming model to optimize sustainment outcomes of supported units and analyze risk associated with shortfalls that may arise. We developed a scenario reflecting the steady resupply of an Infantry BCT during combat operations and a system for prioritizing competing resupply needs. Our mathematical modeling framework provides a foundation on which more advanced applications and analysis can be developed in the future

Northern Bobwhite Habitat Use in a Forest-Dominated System (Poster Abstract)

Changes in land use that reduce habitat availability and quality for northern bobwhites (Colinus virginianus) are thought to be the major cause of bobwhite population decline in the Southeast. Increased conversion of open habitats to densely stocked pine plantations has contributed to habitat loss. We examined bobwhite habitat use in the Upper Coastal Plain of Georgia, a landscape dominated by forests and agriculture. The purposes of this study were to monitor habitat selection by bobwhites in this forest and agriculture system and to determine what role pine plantations, including those established as a conservation practice of the Conservation Reserve Program, have within bobwhite’s selection of habitat types. To date little research has been conducted to determine bobwhite habitat selection within this forest and agriculture dominated system. Many bobwhite research studies have been undertaken on intensively managed lands in the southeastern United States. Many landowners and land managers may not have the resources necessary to manage their lands exclusively for bobwhites. This study was conducted on lands where landowners had multiple objectives in mind, such as agriculture, timber, and wildlife. We determined home range sizes and habitat selection of 55 radiomarked bobwhites during 1997–2000. Selection of habitats by radiomarked bobwhites supported our hypotheses that they would prefer early-successional habitats within the forest-dominated study area. Selected habitats included fallow fields and open-canopy planted pines whereas agricultural areas and closed-canopy planted pines were avoided. Thinning to create open-canopy planted pine stands will benefit bobwhites by providing additional early successional habitat. Bobwhites selected open canopy planted pine and fallow field habitats in preference to closed-canopy planted pine and agricultural areas. Our results suggest that managing fallow fields and open canopy planted pine habitat for bobwhites will provide preferred habitat within this landscape and is feasible for the average landowner

Commercial Batteries for Navy Use (Continuation)

NPS NRP Executive SummaryWhile current large-scale manufacturing is dominated by a small number of Asian firms, there is a rapidly developing U.S. battery design and production industry. Given the increasing variety and quantities of batteries used by the Navy and other services, security of supply has become a prominent issue. We will analyze the key issues associated with Navy sourcing and use of batteries, including what is being bought, who are these items being bought from, and the risks associated with current approaches. We will then identify the size of any potential shortfall and develop alternative courses of action. A template that would capture the cost and risk of such a contingency approach will be proposed to support analysis of alternatives compared to the status quo.Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)ASN(RDA) - Research, Development, and AcquisitionThis research is supported by funding from the Naval Postgraduate School, Naval Research Program (PE 0605853N/2098). https://nps.edu/nrpChief of Naval Operations (CNO)Approved for public release. Distribution is unlimited.

Commercial Batteries for Navy Use (Continuation)

NPS NRP Project PosterWhile current large-scale manufacturing is dominated by a small number of Asian firms, there is a rapidly developing U.S. battery design and production industry. Given the increasing variety and quantities of batteries used by the Navy and other services, security of supply has become a prominent issue. We will analyze the key issues associated with Navy sourcing and use of batteries, including what is being bought, who are these items being bought from, and the risks associated with current approaches. We will then identify the size of any potential shortfall and develop alternative courses of action. A template that would capture the cost and risk of such a contingency approach will be proposed to support analysis of alternatives compared to the status quo.Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)ASN(RDA) - Research, Development, and AcquisitionThis research is supported by funding from the Naval Postgraduate School, Naval Research Program (PE 0605853N/2098). https://nps.edu/nrpChief of Naval Operations (CNO)Approved for public release. Distribution is unlimited.

Prospectus, April 3, 1996

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