Proceedings of the Acquisition Research Symposium (1993). Acquisition for theFuture: Imagination, Innovation, and Implementation. Research and Reality: Closing the Gap

摘要

The 1993 Acquisition Research Symposium is the latest in a series of conferencesbegun in 1972. These Symposia offer a dynamic forum for dialogue among key professionals working on vital issues facing the acquisition community. Attendees include senior officials, program managers, staff officers, and researchers from the Department of Defense, federal civilian agencies, academia, and industry. This year's theme and subtheme reflect the future innovation and implementation in the acquisition process. Acquisition for the Future-Imagination, Innovation, and Implementation and Research and Reality: Closing the Gap are the prevailing theme and subtheme discussed and examined throughout this publication. The papers included cover the latest research and development as documented by individuals involved in the many aspects of the acquisition process.