Procurement Readiness Optimization-Forging Advanced System Technology (PRO-FAST)
Abstract
Weapon system spare parts managed by DLA that contain forgings are responsible for a disproportionate share of DLA’s 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% are forgings. This program develops methods and technologies 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 and expensive 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, 2016
- Source ID
- 4_0708011S_7_0400_PB_2016
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