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Speed vs Rigour – Enhancing Decision Making in Defence Acquisition

Abstract

Comparing Analysis Support for Urgent Operational Requirements to traditional Acquisition Investments - A report from the recent Defence Special Interest Group seminar at which analysis support to Ministry of Defence acquisition projects was discussed. (Article which appeared in December 2012 Inside OR)

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Chris Johnson AFORS – Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL)

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