This audit focused on whether National Defence supplied the Canadian Armed Forces with the materiel they needed, when needed. We examined whether National Defence delivered the requested materiel items in a timely manner while avoiding needless transportation costs. We examined the supply chain for selected materiel from the time of request to the delivery of the materiel. Selected materiel included tools, spare parts, uniforms and specialized clothing, and rations. We excluded ammunition, bombs, and missiles, and also stand-alone equipment such as aircraft, vessels, and vehicles.