CONTRACTING AND MANAGING COMPUTER-BASED SYSTEMS PROJECTS

Over time, computer-based systems will become strategically essential in many areas of transportation management. However, few transportation authorities are adequately prepared to effectively manage the acquisition, implementation, and ongoing support of such systems. Many organizations have not made full use of the technology or have become victims of unscrupulous vendors. Success depends on the internal problem-solving, experience, and management capabilities of the system purchaser. This article discusses buyer versus vendor interests, and points out ways towards a better understanding of them. It is noted that success can only be assured with a sound contract package. Areas of importance that must be covered in such a contract are noted. The importance is emphasized of the internal management capabilities of the system purchaser. Several specific management issues that must be considered are discussed.

• Record URL:
  • https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015023846507?urlappend=%3Bseq=29
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/7938948
• Corporate Authors:

  Eno Transportation Foundation

  P.O. Box 2055, Saugatuck Station
  Westport, CT  United States  06880-0055
• Authors:
  • Remly, F
• Publication Date: 1988-1

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 23-41
• Serial:
  • Transportation Quarterly
  • Volume: 42
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Eno Transportation Foundation
  • ISSN: 0278-9434

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Contracts; Implementation; Information processing; Transportation operations
• Uncontrolled Terms: Vendors
• Old TRIS Terms: Transportation administration
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; Research; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00465599
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 29 1988 12:00AM