An Assessment of Relevant Decision-Making Factors Used in the Purchase of Reprocurement Data.

摘要

The objectives of this research were to identify the factors considered in determining whether reprocurement data are purchased and to provide general guidance to assist Air Force managers in deciding whether to buy reprocurement data. A survey questionnaire was administered to Air Logistics Center Engineering Data Section personnel. Using factor analysis, three factors were identified as effecting the decision, in general, to purchase reprocurement data: the usefulness of reprocurement data, government policies and procedures, and the applicability of reprocurement data to mechanical items. The respondents indicated that the most important criteria in determining whether to purchase reprocurement data on specific items are the item's design stability, cost, and expected life in the inventory. A case analysis, utilizing a random sample of items in the C-130 aircraft, was also conducted. A relationship between Item Categories, as defined by the first two digits of the Federal Stock Number, and Annual Usage Rate was established. Item Categories were ranked according to Annual Usage Rate to provide an indication of the potential economic benefit of ownership of reprocurement data on those items. (Author)