The Cost of Information Systems Modernization: A Comparison of Options for Life-Cycle Project Management Systems

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers(USACE) has undertaken a systems modernization program that will govern its information management for the next decade. One of the major systems being developed under this plan is the Life-Cycle Project Management(LCPM) system. We found that the current LCPM prototype...

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Hauptverfasser:	Hutchinson, Robert A, Crosslin, Robert L
Format:	Report
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Administration and Management ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CENTRALIZED COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT COMPUTER PROGRAMS CORPS OF ENGINEERS INFORMATION SYSTEMS COSTS DATA MANAGEMENT DECENTRALIZATION INFORMATION SYSTEMS ISMP LCPM(LIFE CYCLE PROJECT MANAGEMENT) LIFE CYCLES LOW COSTS MANAGEMENT PLANNING PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS PROTOTYPES SITES SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
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Zusammenfassung:	The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers(USACE) has undertaken a systems modernization program that will govern its information management for the next decade. One of the major systems being developed under this plan is the Life-Cycle Project Management(LCPM) system. We found that the current LCPM prototypes not only differ significantly in design and configuration but also in the functions they perform and their flexibility for further modification and enhancement. The costs associated with the options for Corps-wide implementation of LCPM at multiple sites vary widely - ranging from $12 million for a centralized system to $49 million for a totally decentralized system. Under current plans, a relatively expensive decentralized system will likely be implemented. We identify implementation options that can meet LCPM needs at significantly lower cost. We also recommend that USACE minimize the number of prototypes to be continued, recommend selection of an LCPM system that is built around existing commercial project management software, and centralized systems management and maintenance. (rwj)