Part B In the 2016 Annual Report on the Performance of the Defense Acquisition S
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Part B
In the 2016 Annual Report on the Performance of the Defense Acquisition System (DoD, 2016, page xxvii, retrieved from http: //www.acq.osd.mil/fo/docs/Performance-of Defense-Acquisition-System-2016.pdf, DoD asserts the annual growth rate in contracted total costs for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) is moderating, as shown in the diagram here: In the above diagram, DoD refers to the current period as the "Better Buying Power Era." a. What does the DoD referring to the current period as the "Better Buying Power Era" communicate to DoD suppliers? b. In the current environment, how would you rigorously define the appropriate CMM level for a DoD supplier organization? c. In the current environment, why aren't all DoD suppliers striving to achieve Level 5 CMM?Explanation / Answer
Answers :
a). It indicates to improve acquisition by improving efficiency and productivity—doing more without more. It seeks to obtain greater efficiency and productivity in defense spending through leadership emphasis on cost control, streamlined processes, reduced bureaucracy, productivity, innovation, competition, the acquisition of contracted services, and workforce capabilities.
b). We can define the CMM level for DoD as Level 4 i,e Capable but not Level 5 because report shows that after year 2010, the growth is coming down. DoD system is capable to managing agreed terms.
c) Achieving Level 5 needs process improvement. There are lot of reasons like funding , political issues.
Getting Major contacts is also main reason for not achieving Level 5