program to design and construct the Collins Class Submarine has become one of the most complex and expensive Defence procurement programs in history. It was devised to replace the existing Oberon submarine fleet. The Collins Class Submarine program demonstrated the capacity of Australian industry to manufacture a world-class submarine. Nonetheless, the procurement of the Collins Class Submarines has not been without criticism. The program has experienced various project management issues that ultimately
In our phone interview with Cecil Collins, a former IE for Ingalls Shipbuilding, he explained to us the importance of productivity measurement from his role as lead support for the LPD contract. The IE’s that support the various crafts track the performance of their specific areas of focus