Society for Cost Analysis and Forecasting (SCAF)

Arthur Griffiths, a DAS Managing Consultant, is the current Chairman of SCAF, the objects of which are to promote the best interests of its members and to improve and disseminate knowledge of cost analysis and forecasting methods.
SCAF was formed in September 1984 following recognition of the need for a forum where those with interests and experience in cost analysis and forecasting could meet to discuss problems and techniques.  SCAF was the initiative of the UK members of the International Society of Parametric Analysis (ISPA) with the support of specialist cost groups of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS).

"SCAF in association with industry partners has achieved significant improvement in the fields of parametric analysis and cost forecasting.  Our seminars have delivered varied valuable contributions to the development of forecasting techniques in the areas of bid assessment, through life costing, benefit analysis and reduction in expenditure of economic and financial appraisals".  This has led to more rigorous and credible cost analysis supporting through life capability management of major defence programmes.

www.scaf.org.uk

A|D|S

DAS is a member of the A|D|S, the UK’s new Aerospace, Defence and Security trade organisation formed following the merger of Association of Police and Public Security Suppliers (APPSS), the Defence Manufacturers Association (DMA) and the Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC).  The mission of the A|D|S is to assist UK Industry to benefit from Defence business at home and overseas. 

The A|D|S provides a focus for action, advice and the identification of marketing opportunities for its Membership.  A pro-active, marketing orientated organisation, one of the A|D|S’s principal activities is to provide information on defence sales and market intelligence.

For more information about the A|D|S click on the following link:

http://www.adsgroup.org.uk

Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA)

DAS is pleased to support the SSAFA as the chosen company charity.

SSAFA Forces Help is the national charity committed to helping and supporting those who serve in our Armed Forces, those who used to serve, and the families of both.  Each year, SSAFA provides a reliable, caring and trusted service to more than 50,000 people through a network of professionally trained staff and volunteers.

For more information about SSAFA and the important work it does in support of our Armed Forces and their families, click on the following link:

http://www.ssafa.org.uk/