Fully Automated Supply Chain Management at MCRD-PI

Abstract

This paper presents a summary of the results of the Apparel Research Network's (ARN) installation providing a fully automated supply chain management solution incorporating: (1) the Virtual Item Manager-Wholesale Local (VIM-WL) web based inventory management application; (2) both a wired and wireless network outside the Marine Corps firewall at MCRD-PI; (3) electronic forms filing and management with CabinetNG; (4) RF applications with hand-held terminals (HHTs) for warehousing data capture; and (5) the integration of 3D Body Scanner technology for automation of uniform fitting and issue data capture. The report covers the analysis, design, development, rollout, and ongoing support of the ARN Fully Automated Supply Chain Management solution for Marine Recruit Depot - Parris Island (MCRD-PI).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 2004
Accession Number
ADA438051

Entities

People

  • Carol E. Fraser
  • Douglas D. Deloach
  • Richard A. Perrin
  • Robert E. Bona

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Network Security
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Control Panels
  • Data Transmission
  • Databases
  • Local Area Networks
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Management Personnel
  • Mobile Devices
  • Network Topology
  • Operating Systems
  • Radio Equipment
  • Security Protocols
  • Supply Chain
  • Supply Chain Management

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Cybersecurity.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Materials Science.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics