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During inbound delivery receipt, operators are directed to unload high-value and other select parts to a digital tracking station where a multitude of different tags can be applied. These tags can vary in functionality and application and can be tailored to user requirements, ranging from simple barcodes that are printed and applied to digital tags with embedded batteries. The tags can utilize a 5G cellular network for indoor and outdoor tracking, including Global Positioning System (GPS) capabilities, to amplify the visibility and accuracy of the inventory throughout the warehouse.
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A Robotics Management System (RMS) can be used to integrate the ability of AVs to safely move material throughout the Warehouse while integrating with the open tasks within the Warehouse Management System. After completing the portion of a storage task that required human intervention, an operator queries an AV to complete the remaining portion of the storage task. Once that task has been handed off to the AV, the operator remains in the work station to focus on the next intellectual piece of work.
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Warehouse operators are outfitted with a multitude of wearable technologies to perform their daily tasks. Through a visual guidance headset, the fork truck operator receives the next task in queue and is guided along an optimal route to the exact aisle, section, and bin to store the item. Within the work centers, operators use Bluetooth finger scanners connected to an RF gun to process and count inbound receipts while keeping both hands free. Upon scanning items, the operator receives verbal step-by-step instructions for required material movements via voice-to-text software.
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The digital transformation of the Nation’s depots, shipyard, and warehouses will leverage next-generation technology for everything from intelligent operations management and advanced manufacturing to digital supply network synchronization. Personnel at all levels will be better enabled to succeed in their roles through the introduction of these technologies. This digitally-transformed infrastructure will establish an architecture for the Navy to lead its mission readiness capabilities into the future.
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A key part of digital transformation of the Nation’s depots, shipyards, and warehouses are the enabling technologies that provide the foundation for the various technologies used throughout maintenance and logistics operations. These enabling technologies ensure connectivity, enable enterprise-wide visibility, and provide the security needed for system stability. Click on the text below to learn more about each role.
| A 5G network provides the connectivity that is essential when employing a broad web of interconnected technologies. A 5G network increases the speed of data transfer, lowers latency issues, increases the bandwidth capabilities, and increases the capacity of data that can be sent. |
| Cybersecurity supports the protection from cyber threats for all internet-connected systems such as the hardware, software, and stored data. Strong cybersecurity systems protect against unauthorized access to the sensitive information stored within military data systems. |
| A Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution integrates organizational data, systems, and processes. This allows artisans and depot managers to access the technical data and product specifications needed as well as create and monitor digital twins for repaired parts and weapons systems. |
| Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) solutions use a model based approach to support the setup of a complex system from initial concept to ongoing operational analysis. Using an MBSE approach supports orchestrating the combination of several complex systems and deepens the understanding of processes through integrated analytics. |
| Robotic and Intelligent Automation (R&IA) can drive efficiency across manual and repetitive processes. Automating tasks reduces back logs and creates time for staff to work on more value-add tasks. Given the large number of tasks that need to be performed across the shipyards, depots, and warehouses this will free up the artisans and managers to focus on higher complexity, higher value tasks. Automation can also drive analytics for leadership to make more informed decisions. |
| Control Tower provides deep supply chain data visibility through intuitive and innovative dashboards. Control Tower tools enable deep dives of data analysis to understand the reason for changes behind key performance indicators and augment problem solving and continuous process improvement. Control Tower capabilities can help proactively manage supply chains in real time, allowing leaders to focus on the most critical supply chain segments, while the rest of the supply chain can continue functioning in a business-as-usual fashion. A comprehensive Control Tower provides the visibility across the entire shipyard, depot, and warehouse to view the current state of all processes and quick identification of any pain points or areas requiring action by leadership. |
Six months prior to an aircraft arriving at the depot and during normal on aircraft maintenance at the 0-level, depot artisans perform a conditional maintenance inspection of the aircraft. Data from this inspection is used by various maintenance systems to plan for all logistics support required to complete its future heavy maintenance event. It also provides information to production managers concerning the amount of time as well as artisan skill sets required to perform that work. This information is used to determine proper staffing levels for future work. While finalizing the repair plans for that aircraft, the depot production manager receives two automated alerts from the Control Tower regarding potential issues to depot operations. The first alert indicates throughput of an assembly cell has dropped and the second forecasts supply shortages of critical parts needed to fix the aircraft based on the digital aviation supply data feed. Based on the alerts, the production manager addresses critical personnel shortages in the assembly cell and coordinates with other agencies to develop a plan to alleviate the projected parts shortages.
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Provides end-to-end visibility and decision support related to key cost and schedule performance metrics. Allows leaders to quickly assess operational performance and delivers the insights needed for discussions regarding the risks/issues impacting operations with Production Managers and other personnel.
Allows Production Managers to accurately plan for MRO activities through analysis of ongoing maintenance throughput and supply of parts. Notifications from the Control Tower allows Production Managers to pre-emptively act to avoid future bottlenecks and part shortages.
