Transforming Government Supply Chain Management

by Jacques S. Gansler, Robert E. Luby Jr., Amitabh Brar, Douglas Chin, Dzintars Dzilna

Overview

World-class, commercial supply chain management standards are now exceptionally high. The best organizations measure order-to-receipt time in two days or less, with near perfect probability. This speed is backed up by nimble systems capable of rapidly responding to unexpected contingencies and surge requirements. Unfortunately, while the commercial sector has been rapidly adopting modern, information-based supply chain systems—in order to remain competitive in the worldwide marketplace—the shift to such systems in the public sector has met with significant resistance and has moved far more slowly. Transforming Government Supply Chain Management provides the insights and expertise to overcome this inertia.

In Part I, the editors provide a primer on supply chain management, an overview of innovative practices and tools, and a blueprint for government-wide transformation. Part II consists of ten case studies of public and private sector "success stories."

The intent of this book is to help speed-up the needed transformation in the public sector.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780742534209
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	11/19/2003
Series:	IBM Center for the Business of Government
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 8.94(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Jacques S. Gansler is professor at the University of Maryland School of Public Affairs, where he holds the Roger C. Lipitz Chair in Public Policy and Private Enterprise. He is the author of three books, a contributing author of 25 other books, author of over 100 papers, and a frequent speaker and congressional witness. Dr. Gansler holds an M.S. (electrical engineering) from Northeastern University, an M.A. (political economy) from the New School for Social Research, and a Ph.D. (economics) from American University.

Robert E. Luby, Jr., is a partner in IBM Business Consulting Services, where he leads the Supply Chain and Operations Solutions practice for the entire public sector. Mr. Luby has over 29 years of logistics experience. He holds masters degrees from Northwestern University (engineering management) and the Naval Postgraduate School (mechanical engineering).

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 What is Supply Chain Management Chapter 2 Supply Chain Management in Government and Business Chapter 3 The Integration Enabler: Information Technology Chapter 4 Supply Chain Tools Chapter 5 The Road to Transforming Supply Chain Management in Government Chapter 6 Caterpillar Logistics Services: Providing "No Excuses" Logistics Support Chapter 7 Defense Logistics Agency's Business Systems Modernization: Delivering 21st Century Logistics Chapter 8 General Electric Remote Monitoring and Diagnostics: Leveraging Technology to Automate Logistics Chapter 9 The Boeing Company: Launching an Integrated Financial Management System Chapter 10 Cisco Systems, Inc.: The Building Blocks for a World-Class Financial Management System Chapter 11 Defense Finance and Accounting Service: Financial Management of the World's Mightiest Conglomerate Chapter 12 The National Science Foundation's Centralized Management: Driving Financial Management Successfully Chapter 13 Covising: Driving the Auto Industry Chapter 14 Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support: The New Department of Defense Medical Logistics Supply Chain Chapter 15 Department of Defense EMALL: Bringing E-Commerce to DoD