Improving the Navy's material obligation validation response rate

Authors
Anderson, Michael A.
Subjects
Inventory Control Point
Response Rate
Material Validation Obligation
Advisors
McMasters, Alan W.
Date of Issue
1985-12
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Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to identify reasons for customer activity non-response to Material Obligation Validation (MOV) requests submitted by the Navy Inventory Control Points (ICP). If the non-response rate can be reduced, significant savings in procurement and transportation dollars can be realized. MOV data was extrapolated from ICP files to identify who the major non-responders to MOV requests were for calendar year 1984. Each activity was then contacted to ascertain reasons for non-response. In addition, in-depth interviews and procedural reviews were conducted with the individuals responsible for processing MOV requests at the Aviation Supply Office (ASO), Ships Parts Control Center (SPCC) and the Defense Automated Addressing System Office (DAASO). There are numerous reasons identified a~ the ICP, Defense Automated Addressing System Office (DAASO) and end ~se activity which prevent an MOV response from getting processed. This study identifies the potential areas for procedural errors and makes recommendations for improvement at each level in the MOV process.
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61 p.;28 cm.
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.