Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
5-31-1987
Degree Name
Master of Science in Management Engineering - (M.S.)
Department
Industrial and Management Engineering
First Advisor
Daniel S. Walsh
Abstract
As an inevitable fallout of the microcomputer explosion, micro-to-mainframe links have been praised as an effective means of satisfying microcomputer users who insist for more processing power and less dependence on mainframe data processing. Personal Computers used to emulate terminals offer local storage capabilities as well as financial analysis and graphics.
Using a Personal Computer, Lotus 123, and a simulated PC-Link, a management control system was designed to satisfy the Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 7000.2 for material procurement.
The resulting model provides both the Government and the contractor's management control system with a reliable, timely, and auditable system that will provide an adequate basis for responsible decision making. It will provide data related to work progress, costs, and schedule accomplishments in a practical summarization at all levels.
Recommended Citation
Coppola, Stefano, "Management controls and modeling with personal computers (PCs) for material procurement within the Department of Defense (DOD)" (1987). Theses. 3092.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/3092
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