Citation:
Moore DM, Antill PD. Integrated project teams: The MoD's new hot potato? The RUSI Journal, Volume 145, Issue 1, 2000, pp. 45-51
Abstract:
Since the announcement of Smart Procurement, much has been written on the
potential benefits that IPTs will hopefully bring. It is supposed that they will
improve the interface with industry, create a better understanding of
requirements and establish an environment where industry is motivated to perform
and so reduce cost, risk and time into service while improving product quality.
The formation of a team should provide continuity, consistency, flexibility and
~ increased performance due to the integration of a wide-range of functional
activities and decision-making, as well as increased motivation. These may well
be gallant objectives, but how achievable are they? What obstacles does the MoD
face in the implementation of the IPTs? Have they grasped a 'hot potato'?