Improving Logistics Processes (ILP)
Abstract
The Weapon System Sustainment (WSS) program: - Continued research of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) to enhance predictive analytics capabilities through improved metadata management and data quality with the Collibra tool that provides faster data insight. - Completed AI/ML research included application of commercial open-source AI/ML capabilities to predict and mitigate backorders and to improve lead time estimates. - Began a multi-pronged effort to enhance supply chain risk management using emergent technologies to improve risk assessment, market intelligence, and illumination of supply chain threats. - Began a year-long project to assess the practicality of implementing quantum computing technologies within DLA in the FY 2024 timeframe. Quantum computers leverage quantum mechanical phenomena to manipulate information in a manner that will enable larger and more complex calculations that cannot be accomplished on classical computers. Quantum computing is a key enabling technology for AI/ML, predictive analytics, highly complex simulations, and other emerging disruptive technologies. The Acquisition Modernization Technology Research (AMTR) program will establish in FY 2022. During FY 2021, transition began for acquisition modernization efforts that are currently managed and executed under the WSS program which included: - A comprehensive DLA J-7 Acquisition Modernization Program (AMP) groundwork study is in for acquisition modernization. This project will lead the evolutionary future of acquisition through emerging technologies (AI/ML, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and blockchain) and innovation, integrate data science and processes that strengthen our knowledge-rich workforce, gather actionable market intelligence, maximize enterprise IT modernization, and leverage a secure and connected supply chain. Final results of the study will entail a 10 year enterprise acquisition modernization outlook which will enhance the AMTR program including future projects. - Two additional WSS projects are in the process of transitioning to the AMTR portfolio including Contract Quality Control and Applied Market Intelligence for Defense Acquisition (AMIDA). The Contract Quality Control project will recommend a state-of-the-art system for DLA contracts that incorporates modern technologies (such as AI) to provide a critical capability for DLA to measure the quality of contracts awarded. Efforts are currently underway for Phase I which is the initial study. AMIDA tackles a market intelligence framework for each DLA supply chain, specifically through research, analysis and an acquisition strategy formulation. Aviation is currently in the process of evaluation; however, this study will continue to expand across all of DLA’s supply chains through FY 2025. - AMTR also collaborated with J7 on a rapid manufacturing operational enterprise solution for government owned intellectual property low demand items to improve DLA’s readiness capabilities, delivering parts cheaper and faster. A pilot (proof of concept) is currently underway that will inform future objectives and milestones.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- eb487ba5f443f6f14858f1d7f9516836