Non-logistics bar code uses for the Department of Defense: illustrative applications for the Naval Postgraduate School
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Authors
Coady, Jerry J.
Subjects
Bar code
LOGMARS
Automated data entry/identification
LOGMARS
Automated data entry/identification
Advisors
Evered, Roger D.
Date of Issue
1987-03
Date
March 1987
Publisher
Language
en_US
Abstract
This thesis examines the use of existing bar code technology as a means of increasing efficiency and accuracy in the performance of administrative tasks within Department of Defense agencies. Motivated by increasing labor costs, both the private and public sectors have implemented bar code based control systems in a myriad of applications. While the public sector has concentrated on the logistics applications of bar coding through LOGMARS, the private sector has expanded their use of bar code based data entry and management control systems. The focus of this study is directed toward a comparative analysis of the non-logistics bar code applications prevalent in the private sector as potential applications within the DoD. Two specific areas at the Naval Postgraduate School are analyzed as potential bar code test applications for reducing manhours and increasing accuracy in the performance of administrative tasks; namely the NPS Attendance Monitoring System and the NPS Bachelor Quarters Inventory Management System. Major recommendations for future research deal with computer support, funding and cost/benefit analysis.
Type
Thesis
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Department of Administrative Sciences
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
Sponsors
Funder
Format
207 p.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Rights
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.