PROPOSAL FOR A LEAN COMMODITY MANAGEMENT PROCESS FOR THE SOUTH AFRICAN NAVY

dc.creator	André Slabbert
dc.creator	Bruce Carter
dc.date	2011-08-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-07-20T20:08:10Z
dc.date.available	2015-07-20T20:08:10Z
dc.identifier	10.5787/33-2-12
dc.identifier	2224-0020
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/dc7ebb57dec44696a5c4689bb9226490
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/8025
dc.identifier.uri	https://doaj.org/article/dc7ebb57dec44696a5c4689bb9226490
dc.description	Commodity Managers (CMs) within the South African Navy (SAN) need<br />new and innovative ways to achieve effective supply support to their customers. A<br />look at international trends and what other organisations are doing, presents supply<br />support options that will help in formulating an effective commodity management<br />process. The survey, although not an exhaustive benchmarking exercise, does<br />conclude that the process must be clearly defined, visible and comprehensible.<br />Recommended options are presented within four category levels due to the<br />level at which the change or decision can be authorised:<br />? The national strategic level – Automatic Inventory Replenishment (AIR)<br />and Cost Centre Accounting (CCA).<br />? The military strategic level – Transportable logistic support and standard<br />containerisation.<br />? The operational level – Anticipated service life, commercial equipment<br />supportability and outsourcing.<br />? The tactical level – Repair as a source of supply, Life Cycle Costing<br />(LCC) and critical replenishment procedure.<br />The implementation of any of the recommendations proposed should<br />enhance the supply support activities carried out by CMs. A combination of<br />approved recommendations promises to lead to the formulation of an effective<br />commodity management process that will enhance end-user service delivery,<br />utilising fewer funds and with a reduced staff requirement.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	University of Stellenbosch. Faculty of Military Science (Military Academy)
dc.relation	http://scientiamilitaria.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/12
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/2224-0020
dc.source	Scientia Militaria : South African Journal of Military Studies, Vol 33, Iss 2 (2011)
dc.subject	Military Science
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dc.subject	DOAJ:Military Science
dc.subject	DOAJ:Technology and Engineering
dc.subject	Military Science
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dc.subject	DOAJ:Military Science
dc.subject	DOAJ:Technology and Engineering
dc.subject	Military Science
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dc.subject	Military Science
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dc.subject	Military Science
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dc.title	PROPOSAL FOR A LEAN COMMODITY MANAGEMENT PROCESS FOR THE SOUTH AFRICAN NAVY
dc.type	Article