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Services Parts Ordering Tool (SPOT) Closing the Supply Loop

Integrating the Supply Process Into Technical Manuals: A DLA Program Major Gina Garcia, Presenter Ms. Patricia Whitington, DLA Program Manager Jeffrey T. Edgell, ManTech Program Manager. Services Parts Ordering Tool (SPOT) Closing the Supply Loop. Services Parts Ordering Tool Agenda.

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Services Parts Ordering Tool (SPOT) Closing the Supply Loop

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  1. Integrating the Supply Process Into Technical Manuals: A DLA Program Major Gina Garcia, Presenter Ms. Patricia Whitington, DLA Program Manager Jeffrey T. Edgell, ManTech Program Manager Services Parts Ordering Tool (SPOT)Closing the Supply Loop

  2. Services Parts Ordering Tool Agenda • Introduction • Background • Vision • Schedule/Status • Partner Selection • Current • Capabilities • Architecture • Implementation • Summary/Future

  3. Services Parts Ordering Tool Introduction What is Spot? • Seamless portal and interface capability • Maintenance technicians can order parts/perform critical job functions within the weapon system IETM Purpose: Extend DLA services to the technicians by providing: • Electronic tech manual automated parts ordering • Support capabilities using innovative portal technology, knowledge management, e-Commerce

  4. Services Parts Ordering Tool Background • DLA Logistics R&D initiative • Intent: Demonstrate added value to the military and DLA by adding a parts ordering capability directly to service IETMs • DLA plans to seed each Service with a SPOT capability • Leave-In-Place system enabling Service to expand, deploy and operate after fully operational at site

  5. Suppliers Manufacturer DLA Services Parts Ordering Tool TCP/IP XML J2EE Web Services Services Parts Ordering Tool Architectural Vision XML ANSI X-12 EC/EDI Service Supply & Maintenance Systems XML MILSTRIP ANSI X-12 MILSTRIP ANSI X-12 Service IETM

  6. KM KM KM SPOT SPOT SPOT SPOT SPOT SPOT KM DLA KM KM KM KM KM KM Services Parts Ordering Tool KM Future Capabilities

  7. Phase I Partner Selection August 2001 552nd AWACS (E-3), Tinker AFB, OK Requirements finalized April 2002 Design completed September 2002 Beta Installation February 2003 First Part Ordered March 2003 Final Installation January 2004 Sustainment Ongoing (6 week review process) Phase II Partner Selected December 2003 NAVSEA Virtual Exercise Mine Simulator (VEM) Ingleside, TX Requirements finalized May 2004 Design completed July 2004 Beta Installation September 2004 First Part Ordered September 2004 Final Installation April 2005 Sustainment TBD Services Parts Ordering Tool Status/Schedule

  8. Services Parts Ordering Tool Partner Selection • Key elements: • Operational environment • Willingness to participate • Existing technology • Current IETM status • Open technology in place • Identifiable ROI • Culture issues

  9. Services Parts Ordering Tool Current Capabilities • Order parts within the E-3 IETM • Access to selected CAMS screens • Identify status of orders • Check stock availability • Create personalized shopping carts • Maintain order histories • Global/detailed maintenance staff communication • Web-based environment • Client-server support • Open design and implementation • Non-service specific solution

  10. D A A S C DLA SAMMS BSM CAMS SBSS Pilot AF Interface (POMX) Pilot System Services Parts Ordering Tool Current Architecture Knowledge Management No Locally Stocked ? SPOT Yes Part Order Order Status Other Features Order Status Stock Query

  11. Services Parts Ordering Tool Air Force Implementation LinkOne IPB Viewer • Maintainer uses IPB viewer to select parts to order • Maintainer orders parts in the IPB through the SPOT interface

  12. Services Parts Ordering Tool Air Force Implementation LinkOne IPB Viewer SPOT Part Selection Grid Maintainer selects a part from the list to send to CAMS

  13. Services Parts Ordering Tool Air Force Implementation LinkOne IPB Viewer SPOT Part Selection Grid SPOT Operation Selection Maintainer selects CAMS operation for the selected part

  14. Services Parts Ordering Tool Air Force Implementation LinkOne IPB Viewer SPOT Part Selection Grid SPOT Operation Selection SPOT CAMS Screen 072 • SPOT interface screens directly emulate CAMS • SPOT populates the screen with known data to eliminate errors and data re-entry

  15. Services Parts Ordering Tool Phase I Summary • SPOT operational at Tinker Phase Dock • Success story from user feedback: • Saves significant time • More efficient data entry • Savings = hours and dollars • Operational and expandable Air Force wide • Basic Knowledge Management capabilities capturing information for both DLA and the Air Force

  16. Services Parts Ordering Tool Future • Composite SPOT network deployed across Services will: • Provide actual demand at the point of consumption • Provide critical logistics decision-support information to DLA • Addition of an interface to the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) • Standardized XML interface for parts ordering • Continued expansion of KM capabilities • Point of consumption • Forecasting • Market-basket analysis • Pattern and trend identification • Decision support • Order brokering • Anticipate further expansion across services – NAVSEA next

  17. Services Parts Ordering Tool POCs DLA Patricia Whitington Patricia.Whitington@dla.mil 703.767.4342 QUESTIONS? • ManTech • Jeff Edgell • Edgellj@mantech-wva.com • 304.368.4166

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