Improving Technical and Logistics Information (formerly Industry and Customer Collaboration
Abstract
Military Unique Sustainment Technology (MUST) delivered two working prototypes and accompanying functional requirement document to transition from R&D: Supply Request Package Tool and Source Sampling Test Reporting Tool. The SRP Tool has been successfully transitioned and adopted by all the Military Services and other DLA customers for new item introduction to DLA sustainment. The Source Sampling Tool (SST) captures the test results from the independent commercial laboratories used by Troop Support Clothing and Textile prime contractors. The SST is ready for vendor roll out. In addition, an initial prototype of the Digital Model library (DML) was developed. The DML will be the repository for CUIE digital technical data models and related industry standard models. The Defense Logistics Information Research (DLIR) program completed the Connecting the Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) project to modernize the process to obtain current Technical Data Packages (TDPs) directly from the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems of the Military Services’ ESAs and PMOs. DLIR also developed standard guidance for Military Service organizations, including the ESAs and PMOs, to guide and influence generation of 3D, model based TDPs that will support DLA and its supplier needs. DLIR explored the ability of commercial Digital Rights Management (DRM) tools and techniques to improve the security of TDPs and support the eventual development of functional requirements for the “Catalog of the Future” (COTF) by identifying and prototyping new cleansing tools and methods while simultaneously cleansing data. DLIR continued to support DLA’s Technical Data Management Transformation (TDMT) efforts to determine the future state IT architecture design and began efforts in building the digital thread partnering with the Air Force KC135 and the Army’s Paladin Artillery Systems. The Emerging Manufacturing Technology (EMT) program invested in Advanced Manufacturing solutions for DLA’s support to DOD and Federal Government contingency operations, such as PPE and decontamination products and materials for COVID-19 response. In addition, EMT provided funding Critical to the transition and commercialization of successful Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) projects such as emerging magnetic braking technologies, addressing strategic materials shortage/risk, and advancements in Digital Manufacturing.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 5afbe710db4c57e7d14f0ed4ac6ccbb9