Rickover explains why government has so many meetings and reviews
The recent DSARC review of the Navy’s reprogramming request of $23 million for the turbine-electric drive submarine is a typical example… Why then did it […]
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Rickover on profits invisible to government
Suppose it costs the parts supplier $100 to make the parts. To this he adds 10 percent for profit. He then charges the motor manufacturer […]
Shay Assad, progress payments, pricing scandals, and a re-run of acquisition history
In January 2018, [USD(AT&L) Ellen] Lord called [DPAP Shay] Assad to her office to vent her frustration with the inconsistent performance of major defense firms. […]
Rickover’s concept of accountability differs from GAO
The Defense Department does not recognize the need for continuity in important jobs. It rotates officer every few years both at headquarters and in the […]