Analyzing commodity council development and implementation: the Air Force Furnishings Commodity Council
Authors
Mealiff, Michael A.
Wall, Neal D.
Advisors
Hawkins, Timothy G.
Rendon, Rene G.
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Subjects
Air Force
bundling
commodity council
consolidation
furnishings
market research
small business
spend analysis
standardization
strategic sourcing
bundling
commodity council
consolidation
furnishings
market research
small business
spend analysis
standardization
strategic sourcing
Date of Issue
2011-12
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
This study seeks to understand the factors that contributed to the successful development and implementation of the Air Force Furnishings Commodity Council (AFFCC). Specifically, we explore the challenges associated with supporting small business goals without sacrificing strategic outcomes, the difficulties of standing up a commodity council whose spend has no functional ownership or centralized funding, and the complexities of establishing accurate cost savings performance and validation metrics. We also explore the concept of maximizing the utilization of the AFFCC by Air Force organizations.
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Thesis
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MBA Professional Report
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xx, 145 p. ; 28 cm.
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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.