Bottom Line II Conference. Quality -- The Vital Link in Production and Readiness

摘要

The conference was held under the sponsorship of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and was hosted by the Defense Logistics Agency. The primary theme was -- Quality - The Vital Link in Production and Readiness. During the conference, top-level Government officials met with industry Chief Executive Officers to express their growing concern regarding the overall quality and reliability of defense equipment. Highlighted was the fact that poor quality and reliability of defense equipment. Highlighted was the fact that poor quality adversely impacts the readiness of our Armed Forces; the cost of weapon systems, and our image as the world's industrial leader. Contents: Panel 1 - Users Look at Quality; Panel 2 - Industry Looks at Defense Contracting and Its Impact on Quality; Panel 3 - Professional Quality Looks at Industry; Panel 4 - Program Management and Procurement in DOD.