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The Department of Defense has recognized NAVSUP Weapons Systems Support as the 2018 winner of its Award for Supply Chain Excellence for its Inventory at Risk Alerts software tool or IRAS.
NAVSUP WSS item managers and buyers use IRAS to prioritize their workload with a focus on Fleet Readiness.
The tool identifies future readiness risks and alerts the item manager and buyer to possible delays that could put Navy readiness at risk. This gives the user the ability to track the overall status of materiel from the initial requirement to the final delivery. IRAS is present throughout the entire procurement process, providing the user with alerts and information to help ensure that the WSS supply chain operates smoothly.
The IRAS tool serves as an operational tool for purchase, repair, forecast, and inventory and system accuracy. It provides both summary and detail data to support critical supply chain performance areas and materiel readiness goals. It directly supports cross-functional teams and reform efforts in alignment with strategic command goals through a rapid development pipeline based around customer teams. These teams prioritize value-added features and critical supply elements to correct or remediate deficiencies in the supply system. It operates with a focus on exceptions and inadequacies of existing systems to provide planning and purchasing support through alerts, flags and performance parameters. IRAS builds a bridge between the planners, the buyers and management.
IRAS assists NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support in managing the 450,000 customer orders received from the fleet each year on over 300,000 unique items. Between the beginning of IRAS implementation and the end of 2018, material availability has increased 8% on high-demand maritime items. Overall, NAVSUP WSS’ fill rate has increased from 84.5% in fiscal year 2016 to 86.2% in fiscal year 2018, and wholesale first-pass effectiveness has increased from 83.9% to 85.8% respectively. These metrics represent more customers having orders fulfilled immediately after their initial request.
IRAS increased inventory accuracy and improved audit readiness by identifying and flagging potential concerns for review before they become detrimental to the fleet. By matching repair contracts with on-hand parts available for issue, IRAS has allowed NAVSUP WSS to decrease the time required to move 23,000 carcasses worth $2.33 billion on over 10,000 contracts.
NAVSUP WSS developed IRAS to report on all aspects of the supply chain process and has the potential for utilization by other logistics organizations of any size.
| Date Taken: | 06.14.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 06.14.2019 14:06 |
| Story ID: | 327510 |
| Location: | MECHANICSBURG, PA, US |
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