How does DASF support decision-making in supply management?

DASF supports decision-making in supply management primarily by offering real-time information on requisition statuses and inventory levels. This capability allows supply personnel to make informed decisions swiftly, ensuring that they can appropriately manage inventory and keep operations running efficiently. When decision-makers have up-to-date data, they can identify potential supply shortages, track pending orders, and evaluate whether they need to adjust their procurement strategies to meet operational needs. This real-time insight helps optimize supply chain processes and enhances overall effectiveness in logistics and inventory management.

While the other options may play a role in broader aspects of supply chain management, they do not directly contribute to the immediate decision-making process in the same way that real-time information does. For instance, training programs improve personnel skills but do not provide direct data for decisions. Analyzing historical data can offer valuable insights, but it lacks the immediacy required for current decision-making processes. Coordination with external vendors is important, yet it is not directly tied to the internal data management and decision-making processes that DASF supports.