Download or read book Reliability Improvement Warranties for Military Procurement written by Arturo Gándara and published by RAND Corporation. This book was released on 1977 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the Reliability Improvement Warranty (RIW). Consumer and commercial warranty experience does not alone justify optimistic expectations for RIWs; the effect of RIWs in completed Department of Defense (DOD) programs is inconclusive; and as a result of inadequate research design the expectation of drawing meaningful conclusions from the ongoing RIW experiment may be over-optimistic. Examination of completed RIW programs, however, suggests the importance of (1) modification after operational use or testing, (2) schedule flexibility, (3) contractor involvement in initial overhaul and repair, and (4) avoidance of RIWs in programs subject to extreme quantity or utilization uncertainty. The design of the DOD's ongoing RIW experiment can be improved by (1) reducing the variation in contractual terms, (2) developing better controlled conditions, and (3) establishing defined limits for the experiment. In addition, the DOD must recognize the multiple objectives of the RIW and establish priority among them to facilitate evaluation.

Download or read book Reliability Improvement Warranties for Military Procurement written by Arturo Gandara and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consumer and commercial warranty experience does not alone justify optimistic expectations for RIWs; the effect of RIWs in completed DoD programs is inconclusive; and as a result of inadequate research design the expectation of drawing meaningful conclusions from the ongoing RIW experiment may be over-optimistic. Examination of completed RIW programs, however, suggests the importance of (1) modification after operational use or testing, (2) schedule flexibility, (3) contractor involvement in initial overhaul and repair, (4) and avoidance of RIWs in programs subject to extreme quantity or utilization uncertainty. The design of the DoD's ongoing RIW experiment can be improved by (1) reducing the variation in contractual terms, (2) developing better controlled conditions, and (3) establishing defined limits for the experiment. In addition, the DoD must recognize the multiple objectives of the RIW and establish priority among them to facilitate evaluation.

Download or read book Application of Reliability Improvement Warranty RIW to DoD Procurements written by Dennis Jean Allen and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The existence of a goal conflict in the buyer/seller relationship is inherent under a profit motivated system where conventional procurement techniques are used. The buyer seeks maximum performance at minimum life cycle cost and the seller seeks to maximize profit which may translate to minimizing reliability improvement costs. Experience of military and commercial procurement activities with the use of Reliability Improvement Warranties (RIW's) has led to the conclusion that the RIW may be a valuable tool in bringing buyer/seller goals into agreement by transferring the management of costs to the seller. Background material on DoD and commercial warranty experience is used to form the framework for an evaluation criteria developed by ARINC Research Corporation to test the applicability of RIW to a particular acquisition.

Download or read book An Analysis of the Relationship of Reliability Improvement Warranties RIW to Interfirm Competition in DoD Avionics Procurements written by Bobby G. Christian and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The reliability improvement warranty (RIW) is a relatively new procurement concept which may potentially make a significant contribution to the Department of Defense (DOD) goal of lowering the life cycle costs of weapons systems. A major factor delaying full scale application of the RIW concept is uncertainty concerning the impact that widespread usage would have on competition for DOD procurements. This study was limited to a comparison of the six existing military RIW contracts for avionics units with a sample of contracts for similar items without the RIW provisions, to determine if any difference in the degree of competition existed. The variables used to measure the degree of competition were the number of contractors vying for the contract award and the variability of the proposed prices. The results of the study indicated that the degree of competition for contracts containing RIW clauses did not differ significantly from that of the contracts without RIW clauses. (Author).

Download or read book A New Look at Warranties in Defense Contracts written by Arturo Gándara and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Department of Defense (DOD) has only had three completed warranty programs, and data on current programs will not be complete until the early 1980s. This paper explores the reliability improvement warranty (RIW) concept by evaluating commercial analogs, past DOD warranty experience, and the current tri-service RIW trial. Examination of the completed programs does not show conclusive evidence that warranties were a major factor in observed improvement, but certain observations regarding reliability were apparent: (1) Modification after testing is needed to take advantage of field experience and can be promoted without a warranty. (2) Scheduling should be flexible to allow incorporation of test data in subsequent development and production. (3) The contractor should be involved in initial overhaul and repair. (4) RIWs should not be applied to programs subject to extreme quantity or utilization uncertainty. The authors point out that current RIW trials have terms and penalties that vary widely and diminish the likelihood that they will yield conclusive evidence on the value of warranties.

Download or read book A Simulation of the Reparable Processing Procedures Applicable to Reliability Improvement Warranties written by Harvey L Nixon (Jr) and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Reliability Improvement Warranty (RIW) concept is a procurement methodology which is rapidly being implemented in the United States Air Force. Effective use of this concept is contingent on expeditious movement of RIW components between Air Force bases and the contractor. Several reparable processing procedures have been used with varying degrees of success, but there is currently no established technique to aid in determining the optimum processing procedures. The authors conclude that a simulation model has been constructed which can be of assistance to the material manager and procurement officer in selecting an optimum reparable processing procedure.

Download or read book Evaluation of and Recommended Change to the Reliability Improvement Warranty RIW Guidelines written by Mark C. Jacobson and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The reliability improvement warranty is a relatively new acquisition technique in government contracting. To encourage effective use of the technique, HQ USAF Directorate of Procurement Policy (LGP) published the pamphlet entitled Interim Guidelines Reliability Improvement Warranty (RIW) in July, 1974. This pamphlet provided guidance in the areas of application criteria, funding, provisions, determination of cost effectiveness, and general implementation and administrative information. Since the guidelines had not been revised since publication, the researchers' objectives were to determine if the guidelines were adequate and to obtain recommendations for improving those guidelines, if necessary. To meet those objectives, 24 individuals knowledgeable in the area of RIW were interviewed. Their perceptions were gathered through ten scaled response questions that addressed main areas within the guidelines. The distribution of responses were tested via the Kolmogorov-Smirnov two sample test to determine the adequacy of the area. Interviewees also recommended changes to correct perceived problem areas via open ended response questions. The researchers concluded the guidelines were inadequate in a number of areas, e.g., evaluation of candidates, example clauses, administrative concerns and cost-benefit analysis among others. Suggestions for increased detail, more examples, deeper rationale and organization into a regulation were made. (Author).

Download or read book Techniques for Selecting and Analyzing Reliability Improvement Warranties written by Joseph A. Bizup and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reliability Improvement Warranty (RIW) is a type of contract that makes a contractor responsible for field-induced failures over an extended period of time. Its express purpose is to provide a vehicle for product improvement. This report presents selection criteria for RIW candidates and techniques for risk and economic analyses are developed. Three contracts are analyzed in detail with respect to RIW impact on item procurement and management. The cost effectiveness of two RIW contracts is discussed to indicate areas of probable life-cycle-cost savings to the Navy.

Download or read book Evaluation of Proposed Criteria to be Used in the Selection of Candidates for Reliability Improvement Warranties written by Payton E Dunn (Jr) and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As DOD's percentage of the budget continues to decline, there is an increasing need to get more for the defense dollar. One way to achieve this objective is through the use of Reliability Improvement Warranties (RIW). The RIW calls for a total repair contract based on a pre-determined Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF). The contractor to whom the contract is let can realize increased profits by increasing the MTBF of the item. He does this by initiating 'No Cost' Engineering Change Proposals which will increase item performance and reliability. The study was designed to survey the existing population of items covered by a RIW to determine what characteristics they had in common.

Download or read book The Impact of Reliability Improvement Warranties on Naval Aviation Maintenance at the Fleet Level written by Donald J. Shutt and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The recently published DoD Acquisition Improvement Program increases the emphasis placed on using Reliability Improvement Warranties as a means to improve weapon system reliability and maintainability. Several previous studies have concentrated on RIW selection criteria, cost factors, and reliability improvement incentives. The authors believe that adequate attention has not been given to the fleet level impact of utilizing RIWs. This study reviews past and present contracts to assess these RIW impacts on the Naval Aviation community from an operational and supply point of view. The complexities of fleet level management of warranted assets, the risks posed to the contracting parties, the opinions of fleet maintenance managers, and the RIW's expected fiscal benefits, are among the items discussed. (Author).

Download or read book Warranty Cost Analysis written by Wallace Blischke and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-11-28 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considers cost and optimization problems from the manufacturer's and the buyer's points of view. The work discusses a variety of warranty policies and the mathematical models for the analysis of related engineering and management issues. All standard consumer product warranties are covered.

Download or read book Commanders Digest written by and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Final Report of the Joint Logistics Commanders Electronic Systems Reliability Workshop written by and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Defense procurement process written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services. Task Force on Selected Defense Procurement Matters and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Improvement of Weapon Systems Reliability Through Reliability Improvement Warranties written by John D. Shmoldas and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report outlines the basic causes of poor weapon systems reliability. These include: (1) Military requirements that demand greater improvements in capability over improvements in reliability; (2) Inadequate development testing; and (3) The lack of incentive for producers of military hardware to increase reliability. The author explores the use of warranties by commercial airlines and its introduction into the Department of Defense. Next, he analyzes two USAF applications of Reliability Improvement Warranties (RIW)-- the F-111 displacement gyro and the ARN-118 TACAN--using data current through the end of CY 1976 in order to extract initial lessons learned. He recommends: Continued emphasis on testing improvements; Higher initial utilization of newly warranted equipments; Education and evaluation of maintenance and supply personnel in RIW procedures; Higher priorities for movement of failed units to contractor facilities; evaluation of a Swedish approach which utilizes military depots and existing logistics pipelines for servicing RIWs and continued allocation of resources to improve reliability state-of-the-art.

Download or read book Concepts written by and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disseminates information concerning new developments and effective actions taken relative to the management of defense systems programs and defense systems acquisition.

Download or read book Life Cycle Costing written by B. S. Dhillon and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1989 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evaluating the cost of acquiring major pieces of equipment also necessitates costing their life maintenance. Providing coverage of recent advances in this field, this book covers such topics as reliability improvement warranty, computer hardware/software costing, and reliability engineering.