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Supply Chain Research and Analysis for Space SystemsThe implementation of NASA GSFC's portfolio of mission projects relies upon inter-connected, multi-tiered supply chains of organizations operating under direct and indirect contracts and other agreements throughout the U.S. and around the world. These supply chains are subject to an inter-related array of technical/production, business, market and security risks that are amplified by the ongoing globalization of industry and technology and which can disrupt or threaten the production and delivery of products and services when needed and in conformance with requirements. In recognition of such risks and associated challenges, GSFC's SMA directorate launched an innovative Supply Chain Research and Analysis capability three years ago to gain greater insight into the operating environment, performance, capabilities and viability of current and prospective suppliers for GSFC projects and proposals. The capability uses business intelligence techniques and primarily open source information resources as part of a cost-effective, non-intrusive methodology to produce several types of research and analysis reports. The reports are based on a holistic analytical framework encompassing key technical/production, business enterprise management, market and security factors, and feature in-depth information, summary information profiles, SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis, and candidate risk concerns in order to pro-actively support SMA and project management needs. The SRA capability, which is designed to complement and support ongoing SMA/project management activities and practices, has produced over 105 reports since its start-up in early 2015.This presentation addresses the approach, methodology and performance of the Supply Chain Research and Analysiscapability and its value in assuring the success of NASA mission projects. In doing so, the presentation provides lessons-learned, best practices, case examples and address how it fits into the development of an enterprise-level Supply Chain Risk Management capability.
Document ID
20180006903
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Root, Jonathan
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
October 25, 2018
Publication Date
September 30, 2018
Subject Category
Administration And Management
Report/Patent Number
GSFC-E-DAA-TN61200
Meeting Information
Meeting: APICS 2018 Conference
Location: Chicago, IL
Country: United States
Start Date: September 30, 2018
End Date: October 2, 2018
Sponsors: Marquette Univ.
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Keywords
supply chain risk management
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