[Verse 1] When suppliers can't keep up with what you need Production capacity running out of steam Equipment limits, workforce shortages indeed Facility constraints breaking down the scheme Analyze utilization, verify the rate Audit those facilities before it's too late [Chorus] Four pillars of supply chain risk we face Production, obsolescence, single source, no trace P-O-S-T, remember what they mean Keep your supply chain running clean Capacity, aging tech, sole suppliers too Sub-tier visibility - we need a clearer view [Verse 2] Components disappearing from the shelf Obsolescence hunting down your wealth Twenty to forty years our weapons last But commercial cycles, they move way too fast Two to five years then the tech moves on DMSMS analysis before it's gone [Chorus] Four pillars of supply chain risk we face Production, obsolescence, single source, no trace P-O-S-T, remember what they mean Keep your supply chain running clean Capacity, aging tech, sole suppliers too Sub-tier visibility - we need a clearer view [Bridge] Sole source means only one exists Single source, others on the list But we chose one and stayed that way No competition, risky play GAO says we lack the information About our single source situation [Verse 3] Below the prime contractor's sight Tier two and three are out of sight Sub-tier suppliers hide from view We need to know what they can do SCREEn and BOM analysis Digital tracking's emphasis [Final Chorus] Four pillars of supply chain risk we face Production, obsolescence, single source, no trace P-O-S-T, remember what they mean Keep your supply chain running clean Qualify alternates, strategic reserves The readiness that our defense deserves [Outro] Lifetime buys and dual sourcing Technology refresh enforcing Visibility throughout the chain DoD supply risk we contain
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