Implementation of Integrated Retail Module (IRM)
Abstract
This paper presents a summary of the results of the Apparel Research Networks (ARN) installation providing for the development and implementation of the Integrated Retail Module (IRM) at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas to support the Lackland Air Force Clothing Initial Issue Flight (LAFB AFCIIF). Implementation of ARN IRM at Lackland AFCIIF was completed as part of the research into methods to enhance the ARN Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems for achieving reduced military clothing inventories though automated systems providing asset visibility at the wholesale retail and manufacturing levels and balanced flow replenishment. The IRM solution ties together: (1) the Virtual Item Manager-Wholesale Local (VIM-WL) web based inventory management application; (2) both a wired and wireless network outside the Ft. Jackson Army firewall; (3) electronic forms filing and management with CabinetNG; (4) RF applications with handheld terminals for warehousing data capture; and ultimately (5) optical character recognition automated issue capture system known as the IRM Control Panel. IRM is part of the ARN solution to reduce military clothing inventories through automated systems for asset visibility at the wholesale, retail and manufacturing levels and balanced flow replenishment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA436661
Entities
People
- Dennis A. Brekhus
- Richard A. Perrin
- Richard E. Bona
- Robert J. Padilla