An analysis of the Procurement Administrative Lead Time (PALT) for the procurement process at the Naval Postgraduate School
By: Terry C. Lodge
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1986
Place of publication: Monterey, California
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 112
Description: This thesis examines the environment within the Naval Postgraduate School's Small Purchase Branch. The intent of the study is to analyze the procurement process, ascertain the factors which contribute to the overall Procurement Administrative Lead Time (PALT), and make recommendations that offer alternate solutions to problems associated with PALT. The primary areas studied include the legislative environment, work environment, training, staffing, management, and automation. The thrust of the study is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Purchase Branch. Specific conclusions regarding the current state of the NPS Small Purchase Branch are made, along with recommendations that management may use to improve the branch in the future. This study also recommends areas for future study that may lead to increased productivity in any small purchase activity.
Notes: Thesis Advisor(s): Euske, Ken J. ; Boger, Dan C.

"December 1986."

Description based on title screen as viewed on May 6, 2010.

Author(s) subject terms: PALT, Small Purchase.

DTIC Descriptor(s): Naval Procurement, Lead Time, Logistics Management, Theses, Solutions (General), Procurement, Systems Analysis, Productivity.

DTIC Identifier(s): PALT (Procurement Administrative Lead Time), NFCS (Navy Field Contracting System).

Thesis (M.S. in Management)--Naval Postgraduate School, March 2010.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-110).

"Approved for public release, distribution unlimited"--Cover.

Also available in print.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader.

US Navy (USN) author.

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