NADACS inventory

Abstract

Stable annual funding is required to facilitate implementation and execution of a robust, flexible Logistics R&D program that will provide the means for Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) to effectively pursue solutions to mission-related capability and technology gaps. The NAVSUP Logistics R&D program has an established infrastructure and business process for ensuring that R&D funds are applied to projects that address high priority enterprise needs established in accordance with OPNAV goals and the NAVSUP Commander's Guidance. From a process perspective, Logistics R&D investments are governed by a NAVSUP enterprise-wide Executive Steering Group (ESG) chaired by the NAVSUP Vice Commander, and comprised of SES and Command leadership representatives. The ESG ratifies capability and technology gaps identified by all activities within the enterprise, and then assesses and prioritizes all proposed Logistics R&D initiatives in accordance with their potential for filling the established gap and generating return on investment. The established Logistics R&D business management process has currently identified capability/technology gaps in the following general areas: 1) the need to develop formalized food service management techniques that focus on increased efficiency of new and existing systems and facilities. 2) the need to modernize quality of life (QOL) services to improve overall services, offer additional desired features and reduce total ownership costs, 3) the need to assess clothing protection for the warfighter in areas of thermal/flame threats, protective footwear, and physical (hearing, vibration, etc.) clothing/accessories, 4) the need to develop logistics data access and information sharing through enhanced Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) and web-based data services, 5) the need to develop a capability that allows Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) repair and modernization tools, 6) the need to leverage breakthrough technologies to improve supply chain processing. This modest R&D investment will establish a NAVSUP Logistics R&D Program to explore additional technologies and significantly increase potential cost savings. The Naval Autonomous Data Collection System (NADACS) is an Enterprise level, multi-source, digital tracking tool that supports asset visibility, accountability & auditability. The system directly supports both Congressional and Departmental dictates that require Navy to improve its ability to maintain and track material, assets and equipment with a high degree of accuracy and accountability. NADACS uses a variety of handheld readers, fixed readers, Mesh networking, and sensors to collect asset and combine data from barcoding, Radio Frequency identification (RFID) and Internet of Things (IOT) sensors to provide locational and health information of assets which can then be compared with on-hand inventory records. NAVSUP will be employing cellular 5G capabilities with Satellite Communication (SATCOM) along with other communication transport methods to move data from point of collection to the NADACS database, and then providing end users with a 'Web Browser' picture to assess and manage the asset picture. NADACS is based on government owned software coupled with specialty and commercially available hardware to create a complete system. For commercial hardware, the system is hardware agnostic, encouraging use of available hardware while maintaining a high degree of competition.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2024
• Source ID: 0356_0603739N_4_1319_PB_2024

Tags

Readers

• Defense Technology Research and Development.
• Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Technology Areas

• 5G
• 5G - DoD 5G Program
• 5G - Internet of Things
• Space