A Cost Model for Integrated Logistic Support Activities

Table 1

Comparison between LCM and ILS (proposed approach).

Life cycle cost	Integrated Logistic Support
Perspective of the customer	Perspective of the contractor
Addressed early design and production stage	Addressed early design and production stage
Used in the acquisition phase	Used in the budgeting and operating phase
Aim to reduce the total cost of ownership	Aim to reduce the total cost of operations and support
Cost of developing, producing, using, and retiring a particular item	Cost for preventive and corrective maintenance, penalty cost, and cost for Delay Time