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Logistics Management in Government Acquisition (614)
Credits: 3

   

Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) is an analysis methodology and management process, which is applied to virtually every major acquisition program in both the military and civilian sectors. The guiding principles of Integrated Logistics Support form the basis for achieving the highest level of capability within an acceptable cost of ownership.

ILS provides the balance between the performance and supportability characteristics of a system that must be formed with a reasonable investment in both the system design and the necessary support infrastructure. The logistics for a given system (or mix of systems) is lifecycle oriented, and the implementation of program-related requirements in this area necessitates a highly interdisciplinary approach. The logistician and their application, and customer contract and operational personnel across the board. This course will provide the basis for acquiring those core competencies utilizing three fundamental objectives: (1) Defining a Supportable Design; (2) Developing a Support Solution; and (3) Defining the Logistic Management Process.

Subjects covered include:

Introduction to Logistics Level of Repair Analysis
The Evolving System Requirement Logistics Support Information Management
Creating the Design Solution Manpower and Personnel
Reliability, Maintainability, Testability, and Failure Modes, Effects, and Critical Analysis (FMECA) Support Equipment
Supportability Characteristics Provisioning and Supply Support
Functional Support Analysis Technical Manuals
Reliability-Centered Maintenance Training and Training Equipment
Software Support Facilities
Availability Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportability
Cost of Ownership Logistics Management Plans
Logistics Support Analysis Contracts
Physical Support Analysis Logistics Management

Increase Your Understanding of

• The Integrated Logistics Support Process
• Total Cost of Ownership
• Logistics Support Elements

Improve Your Ability to

• Balance Performance and Supportability
• Develop an Effective Support Solution
• Manage the Logistics Process

Professor: Robert Oravitz, A.S., B.S.B.A, M.B.A.
Text: “Integrated Logistics Support Handbook,” 3rd Edition, by James V. Jones, McGraw-Hill; “Readings in Logistics Management,” AGU Press.

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