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ARJ 97

The cover of ARJ Defense Acquisition Research Journal A Publication of the Defense Acquisition University. A trophy with the words  Influencing Defense Acquisition Issue 97

DEFENSE ACQUISITION RESEARCH JOURNAL

 

Vol. 28, No. 3

Issue 97: July 2021

The Defense Acquisition Research Journal (ARJ) is a scholarly peer-reviewed journal published by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU). All submissions receive a blind review to ensure impartial evaluation. Articles represent the views of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the DAU or the Department of Defense.

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Distributed Operations in Response to COVID-19: Assessing Workforce Perceptions of Productivity and Success

Glenn Tolentino, John Wood, and Shane Riley

A U.S. Department of Defense workforce, with minimum telework experience, was directed to fully transition to distributed, maximum telework operations because of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. This study shows the effects of maximum telework on an organization in the areas of personnel productivity and project success.

 

APA Citation:
Tolentino, G., Wood, J., & Riley, S. (2021). Distributed operations in response to COVID-19: Assessing workforce perceptions of productivity. Defense Acquisition Research Journal, 28(3), 262–283. https://doi.org/10.22594/10.22594/dau.21-866.28.03

A Simulation-based Optimization Approach to Logistic and Supply Chain Network Design

Michael C. Jones, Thomas A. Mazzuchi, and Shahram Sarkani

Logistics and supply chains account for a large part of the total life-cycle cost of many defense acquisition programs, yet DoD supply chains have been a noted weakness since at least 1990. While much of the academic literature makes simplifying assumptions that are not appropriate for the military application, this research proposes a practical approach to optimizing supply chains, including uncertainty, faced by the military logistician.


APA Citation:
Jones, M. C., Mazzuchi, T. A., & Sarkani, S. (2021). A simulation-based optimization approach to logistic and supply chain network design. Defense Acquisition Research Journal, 28(3), 284–318. https://doi.org/10.22594/10.22594/dau.20-860.28.03

Quantifying the Effects of Aircraft Engine Upgrades on Operating and Support Costs

Bradford A. Myers, Edward D. White, Jonathan D. Ritschel, and R. David Fass

In this exploratory study, the authors investigate how new engines for fixed wing Air Force aircraft empirically affect operating and support costs. Results suggest that improved fuel efficiency offsets a potential increase in maintenance costs, resulting in a net savings.



APA Citation:
Myers, B. A., White, E. D., Ritschel, J. D., & Fass, R. D. (2021). Quantifying the effects of aircraft engine upgrades on operating and support costs. Defense Acquisition Research Journal, 28(3), 320–343. https://doi.org/10.22594/10.22594/dau.20-862.28.03

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Defense Acquisition Research Journal

Vol. 28, No. 3

Issue 97: July 2021

The Defense Acquisition Research Journal (ARJ) is a scholarly peer-reviewed journal published by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU). All submissions receive a blind review to ensure impartial evaluation. Articles represent the views of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the DAU or the Department of Defense.