Procurement Readiness Optimization-Forging Advanced System Technology (PRO-FAST)

Abstract

Weapon system spare parts that use forgings are responsible for a disproportionate share of DLA backorders. Forged parts are ~2% of National Stock Numbered parts but represent ~4% of all backorders, and when only the oldest backorders are considered, up to 10% of them are forgings. This program develops methods and technology to improve the supply of forged parts. This program takes a holistic view of the problem and attacks root causes inside DLA, at DLA’s engineering support activity partners in the Services, and at DLA forging suppliers. The program has three thrusts: Business Enterprise Integration to improve supply support approaches; FORGE-IT to develop and improve technical problems; and R&D which develops new technology for forging suppliers, including new methods for making forge dies (typically the longest lead time item) and for simulation of metal flow inside the forge die (to eliminate trial and error development of the die).

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2014
• Source ID: 4_0708011S_7_0400_PB_2014

Tags

Readers

• Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
• Metallurgy
• Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.