jp 2077 improved logistics information system

1. JP 2077 – Improved Logistics Information System 22 June 2006

2. This is a view of the current Materiel Logistics Information System. It comprises over 200 applications that do not adequately fulfil the Department’s operational and corporate logistic information requirements. This is a view of the current Materiel Logistics Information System. It comprises over 200 applications that do not adequately fulfil the Department’s operational and corporate logistic information requirements.

3. Deficiencies Applications single function replicated across Services obsolete (code, architecture) no longer fit for purpose System limited interfaces no governing architecture ad hoc development multiple sources of data Limited interfaces Only 60% of applications are interfaced with the Core System Half of these, or 30% of total, are manual interfaces The other half are either currently automated, or will be as a result of Phase 2B Multiple sources of data lack of data integrity data mining issues multiple formatsLimited interfaces Only 60% of applications are interfaced with the Core System Half of these, or 30% of total, are manual interfaces The other half are either currently automated, or will be as a result of Phase 2B Multiple sources of data lack of data integrity data mining issues multiple formats

4. Phase 2B Phase 2B.1 Upgrade Core Transactional System Logistics Finance Module Phase 2B.2 Deployable Logistics System Integrated In-Transit Visibility Phase 2B.1 will upgrade the SDSS core system from Mincom’s MIMS v4.3.1.2 to v6, which will be a MOTS adaptation of v5 Ellipse. The Services Oriented Architecture of Ellipse will enable it to provide the IT backbone for the interfacing of all materiel logistics applications. The MOTS product will include an improved finance module that has been developed to meet AEIFRS requirements. This acquisition will be accompanied by several improvements to the current systems of inventory and financial management. Phase 2B.2 will deliver: a Deployable version of the Ellipse MOTS product that is capable of operating independently of the mainframe for extended periods of time, with the ability to resynchronise local and remote data when communication bandwidth is available; and Integrate the functionality of the ADF ITV application into MOTS Ellipse. The successful delivery of Phase 2B is essential to provide the foundations for Phase 2D.Phase 2B.1 will upgrade the SDSS core system from Mincom’s MIMS v4.3.1.2 to v6, which will be a MOTS adaptation of v5 Ellipse. The Services Oriented Architecture of Ellipse will enable it to provide the IT backbone for the interfacing of all materiel logistics applications. The MOTS product will include an improved finance module that has been developed to meet AEIFRS requirements. This acquisition will be accompanied by several improvements to the current systems of inventory and financial management. Phase 2B.2 will deliver: a Deployable version of the Ellipse MOTS product that is capable of operating independently of the mainframe for extended periods of time, with the ability to resynchronise local and remote data when communication bandwidth is available; and Integrate the functionality of the ADF ITV application into MOTS Ellipse. The successful delivery of Phase 2B is essential to provide the foundations for Phase 2D.

5. Phase 2D Identify and address remaining capability shortfalls through a program of work to upgrade, replace, rationalise and introduce new capability. These four facets of Phase 2D: upgrade, replace, rationalise and introduce capability are not necessarily complementary and will create some tensions in the development of Options.These four facets of Phase 2D: upgrade, replace, rationalise and introduce capability are not necessarily complementary and will create some tensions in the development of Options.

6. Identified Capability Shortfalls Engineering Maintenance Reporting Entitlements Specialist inventory management Security management Warehouse management Loan Pools allocations Automated Identification Technology Tracking and visibility Movements management Supply chain planning Supplier information management Specialist Inventory includes: Repairable items Explosive Ordnance Rations Pharmaceuticals Classified Assets Bulk fuelsSpecialist Inventory includes: Repairable items Explosive Ordnance Rations Pharmaceuticals Classified Assets Bulk fuels

7. Phase 2D Option Development Solution Sources Status Quo Mincom Ellipse modules Other COTS / MOTS Existing “best of breed” DCP Allocation Capped at $350m

8. This is the options matrix developed as a result of initial work. Each approach has been tested against existing or known solutions and the results have been assessed as follows: Full solution Partial solution Integrated with Core Ellipse Not integrated, ie interfacing required High level costs have been attributed to each option. Early indications are that the optimum solution is unaffordable within the DCP allocation. All High priority capability deficiencies can be addressed; however fully satisfying the High priority deficiencies will severely limit the ability to address Medium and Low priorities. No cost saving strategies have been explored at this stage as the Option set has not been established. This is the options matrix developed as a result of initial work. Each approach has been tested against existing or known solutions and the results have been assessed as follows: Full solution Partial solution Integrated with Core Ellipse Not integrated, ie interfacing required High level costs have been attributed to each option. Early indications are that the optimum solution is unaffordable within the DCP allocation. All High priority capability deficiencies can be addressed; however fully satisfying the High priority deficiencies will severely limit the ability to address Medium and Low priorities. No cost saving strategies have been explored at this stage as the Option set has not been established.

9. Next Steps Defence to determine Options and seek Government approval in early 2007 Industry will be approached for bids from 2007 - 2012

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