Measurement issues in performance based logistics
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Authors
Doerr, Kenneth
Eaton, Donald R.
Lewis, Ira A.
Subjects
Performance Based Logistics, PBL, Acquisition Reform, Weapon Systems Logistics, Outsourcing,
Risk Management, Future Logistics Enterprise
Advisors
Date of Issue
2004-06-30
Date
Publisher
Language
Abstract
Performance Based Logistics is an acquisition reform that is intended to improve weapon systems logistics by
reducing cost, improving reliability, and reducing footprint. It is an extension of a broad process of rationalizing, and in many
cases outsourcing government services. As with other examples of governmental service outsourcing measurement issues
arise, in the gap between governmental objectives and service measurement, and in the contrast between clear profitcentered
vendor metrics, and more complex mission-oriented governmental metrics. Beyond this however, PBL presents
new challenges to the relationship between governmental agencies and their service vendors. In many cases, weapons
systems logistical support involves levels of operational risk that are more difficult to measure and more difficult to value than
other government services. We discuss the implications of operational risk and other measurement issues on PBL
implementation.
Type
Technical Report
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Graduate School of Business & Public Policy (GSBPP)
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
NPS-LM-04-006
NPS-GSBPP-04-003
NPS-GSBPP-04-003
Sponsors
Funder
NAVSEA, Acquisition Chair
Format
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.