{"product_id":"drain-the-defence-swamp-gary-d-stewart-9780648952404","title":"Drain the Defence Swamp: A Blueprint for Weapons Acquisition Reform - How to FIX every Product Development to be more Affordable, Producible an","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wondered why defense weapons acquisition programs and product development consistently run way over time and overbudget \u003cb\u003eand \u003c\/b\u003estill deliver products that are not fit for use?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrain the Defence Swamp examines the flawed product design methodology that virtually ensures these blowouts, especially when it comes to government projects.\u003cbr\u003eIn this brutal expos , you will discover the shocking truth behind the political fudging and excuses and the reasons why the situation will not change without dramatic reform. Filled with specific examples from Australian defence projects, this book shines a spotlight on existing processes and outlines a proven method for change based on decades of experience with lean product development techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy the Air Warfare Destroyer will be delivered to the Australian Defence forces 3 years later and cost twice as much as planned;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow ineffective development processes benefit suppliers and are covered up by decision makers;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat goes on behind the scenes of defence procurement meetings;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe terrifying implications of 'alternate reality' thinking in weapons acquisition;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow these outcomes could be changed (and why that is unlikely to happen).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gary D. Stewart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0648952401\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780648952404\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Stewart Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/07\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d","brand":"Gary D. Stewart","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44584178286847,"sku":"9780648952404","price":21.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4c988654-aa9d-43f5-9a79-563c22c929e2.jpg?v=1701885713","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/drain-the-defence-swamp-gary-d-stewart-9780648952404","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}