Military Transportation: Cost Savings of Expanding the Guaranteed Traffic Program
NSIAD-88-53
Published: Nov 09, 1987. Publicly Released: Nov 09, 1987.
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GAO reviewed the Military Traffic Management Command's (MTMC) Guaranteed Traffic Program to determine whether expanding the program to include additional military shippers would result in savings.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | The Assistant Secretary of Defense (Production and Logistics) should direct the MTMC to evaluate its staffing requirements and the cost-effectiveness of applying additional resources to the Guaranteed Traffic (GT) Program. |
Closed – Not Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Department of Defense | The Assistant Secretary of Defense (Production and Logistics) should follow up to ensure that the services have taken or are planning appropriate action to expand their use of the Guaranteed Traffic Program. |
Closed – Not Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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Freight transportation ratesMilitary cost controlMilitary facilitiesProgram managementTransportation costsTrucking operationsMilitary forcesOperations researchCost savingsDefense logistics