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Execution Across Time and Space: Execution Across Time and Space: Extending Access to KnowledgeExtending Access to Knowledge
Mohsen Rezayat, Ph.D.Chief Solutions Architect
April, 2005
Electronic Forms & Barcode Scanners
Integration & Workflow Control
Tech Data & TOs
Mobile devices withWireless LAN
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I-POMx is…–Location independent 24/7 connectivity to support infrastructure– Strategy for improving enterprise performance – Solutions to mission-critical needs– Secure and reliable wireless experience for knowledge access– Seamless connectivity, collaboration and communication– Integrated into business processes– Enhanced productivity– Reduced costs– Workforce optimization– Better responsiveness– Improved overall process
I-POMx is Not…– Stand-alone application– Isolated solutions– Specific device– Wireless alone– Just About mCommerce – Just Technology
I-POMx is about extending access to knowledge and enabling the optimal sharing of information in order to improve customer’s competitive advantage.
Why I-POMx?Why I-POMx?
Access to enterprise knowledge by the decision makers at the time of decision
Access to enterprise knowledge by the decision makers at the time of decision
UGS Teamcenter: The Backbone for I-POMxUGS Teamcenter: The Backbone for I-POMx
Tails and CV Outer WingBAE SYSTEMS
Center FuselageNorthrop Grumman California
Fwd FuselageLockheed Martin Fort Worth
JSF: Global Design, Production, & MaintenanceJSF: Global Design, Production, & Maintenance
WingLockheed Martin Fort Worth
Aft FuselageBAE SYSTEMS
Control Surfaces and EdgesLockheed Martin Palmdale
Source: Lockheed MCES ‘03
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MOBILE APPLICATIONS
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I-POMx High-level ArchitectureI-POMx High-level Architecture
Project Information: Phases I & IIProject Information: Phases I & II
Where: Pilot site – Tinker AFB
Depot observers – Cherry Point, Puget Sound, Pearl Harbor, Portsmouth
Funding:
OSD provides (through CTMA) $1.1 million – industry provides $3.4 million
Duration: Phase I Completed in August 2004, Phase II in April 2005
Seven industrial partners
Acer: Tablet PCs
Intel: Centrino Mobile technology, EDS PLM SW architectural support
Leszynski Group: Application User Interface development
Microsoft: Tablet PC O/S and support
MRI: Process mapping and benefits analysis
NCMS: Funding and project management
UGS: System Solution and Technical lead
Final Phase II Task ListFinal Phase II Task List
Upgraded Tech Order Library (TOL) code is to TC4.0
Upgraded Teamcenter Digital Paper (TDP) code to TC4.0
Give technicians access in TDP to all relevant TOs in TOL
Allow search within TOL from the TDP environment
Automatically register PDF, SGML, and HTML files in TOL
Remove the manual login to the TDP system
Pre-fetch, cache, and manage TOs on local drives
Provide a system/process status report by generating an email on a daily basis and forward to management
Additional Phase II Task ListAdditional Phase II Task List
Modified the application to support external TOs
2D barcodes were added to 1D to ensure uniqueness
Improved Ink based data entry and added new look and feel
Increased shop floor support and added new lifecycles
Created a brief type and a detailed type of status report
Improved performance of the MTier server
Added functionality for partial search and claim
Updated UI for attach TO and cached TOs only if necessary
Potential Return On InvestmentPotential Return On Investment
Current process isn’t automated; this project will pilot an automated, paperless process
Tinker processes about 1400 240’s per month, about 140 require research (actual tracking data)
Electronic access to integrated tech data that saves 30 min. search time per each 240 can save about 840 hours per year.
Automated workflow means 240’s never just sit in an in basket
16,800 240’s processed per year (potential time savings).
Project technology is transportable to other form-based processes – the potential ROI is enormous
Potential ROI currently being validated at Tinker AFB
Vision for Electronic WCD and the 202 ProcessVision for Electronic WCD and the 202 Process
A Unified Teamcenter ImplementationA Unified Teamcenter Implementation
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Step 5Step 2
Inspection Phase
Initial Implementation for Execution Across Time and SpaceInitial Implementation for Execution Across Time and Space
Repair Phase
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Inspection Phase
Repair Phase
Using a single device to capture/re-use knowledge at the POM (Mobility)
Packaging and managing all related technical data at the POM (Interoperability)
Introducing technology while maintaining current practices (Flexibility)
Facilitating predictive analysis and use by future technicians (Efficiency)
Using a single device to capture/re-use knowledge at the POM (Mobility)
Packaging and managing all related technical data at the POM (Interoperability)
Introducing technology while maintaining current practices (Flexibility)
Facilitating predictive analysis and use by future technicians (Efficiency)
Initial Implementation for Execution Across Time and SpaceInitial Implementation for Execution Across Time and Space