1. Tech Data Pitch Section
The following 4 slides are the middle section for Jerry Beck’s Tech Data Presentation
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2. Customer Support Services
TLCSM Functional Logistics Building Blocks (Integrated Logistics Information)
Data
Warehouse
2. Data Transmission
GCCS
GCSS
1. Product Support Engineering
CBM +
Data Management
Configuration Management
Customer Support Services
Support System Mgmt
Supply Chain Mgmt.
Sustaining Engineering
Help Desk
Maintenance Support
Configuration Mgmt.
Tech Refreshment
DMSMS
Technical Data is a Major
S & R Enabler
Technical Publications
Product Data/Logistics Factors
Configuration Data
Transaction Data
Sensor Data
R & M Data
etc
Message: To transmit between systems/applications, data needs to be standard
3. Operations Response Center
Industry/Government Team
Maintenance & Supply
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3. Key Technical Data Standards
S1000D – Technical Publications
SCORM – Training Data
GEIA Standards Similar To
ISO Standards
927 Common Data Schema
10303 STandard for The Exchange of Product Model Data (STEP)
927-1 Logistics Product Data Implementation Model - LSAR
STEP AP 239 Product Life Cycle Support - LSAR
649 Configuration Management
10007 Configuration Management
836 Data Std for Configuration Mgt
AP 203 Configuration –Controlled Design
859 Data Management
10032 Reference Model of Data Management
Message:
IT guys will have to “suspend their disbelief”. Talking in general concepts, not IT absolutes
The first two Standards have general consensus and are being harmonized
Two major industry camps with over arching documents. There is some confusion and an appearance of duplication. Want to provide a quick overview of the two categories, discuss a key logistics data standard and recommend a path ahead
SCORM -or the Sharable Content Object Reuse Model, is a collection and harmonization of specifications and standards that defines the interrelationship of content objects, data models and protocols such that objects are sharable across systems that conform to the same model for training. SCORM is actively working with S1000D to eliminate duplications and include elements and attributes used for training material in the S1000D standard. This collaboration is being accomplished through the Advanced Distributed Learning office and the United States Specification Implementation Group, Training sub-group. It should be encouraged and monitored until completion.
S1000D is the International Standard for Technical Publications utilizing a common source database. There are currently 19 nations using this standard and more are considering it all the time.
GEIA standards - The GEIA promotes the interests of the U.S. electronics, communications and information technology industries with regard to government markets, requirements, and technical standards. GEIA represents companies that create and apply innovative products, services, practices, technologies and integrated solutions to meet government needs.
GEIA The latest draft for comment of the full GEIA 927 standard is now available for public review at the GEIA web site. GEIA-927 has been disassembled into a number of "views" to facilitate review by subject matter experts in various functional areas. Certain of the views are pertinent to more than one functional area.
GEIA – IS about Product data and very similar to the STEP AP 239 PLCS standard
GEIA 649 describes Configuration Management data and so does ISO
GEIA 859 describes Data Management and is very similar to IOS which describes a reference model for data management.
Where these similarities represent duplication a single standard should be mandated and supported!
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4. EIA 927 & ISO 10303 (STEP) Comparison
Both Are Industry Product Data Exchange Standards
Deal With Data In A Neutral Format Required To Support A System Over Its Life Cycle
Neither Is A Computer System Or Software Application
Are Supported By A Family Of Specifications
In Some Cases The Same Supporting Specifications, in others, Different
Help To Integrate Supporting Specifications
GEIA
ISO STEP
US Standard
International Standard
In Draft Form
Published & In Use World Wide
Model Of How Generic Data Elements & Their “Dimensions” Interrelate
Deals With Data Concepts Regardless Of Application Or Use
Example: Effectivity
Date Dimension: Start, End, Start & End
Range Dimension: Start, End, Start & End; Serial Numbers, Hull & Tail Numbers, Tech Directives/ECPs, Lots, etc,
Functional Dimension: systems, functions
Model For Describing Product Data For:
Physical Characteristics – geometry/wireframe models, machining features, tolerances
Processes – Process Plans for Machined Products
Functional Characteristics – Finite Element Analysis
Supported by Data Exchange Specifications (DEXs) For Specific Functions Or Communities
Message: They Are Related But Different & Can Complement Each Other Because STEP Data Is Not Optimized To Cut Across Business Processes.
Howard brings out a good point that STEP is not Designed to support business transactions but it does cut across all business processes related to product design, manufacture and support. The issue here is what do you mean by business transaction? It does support business transactions, it is just not a transaction based role. I content that transferring data across businesses is a business transaction and the most important kind to Lou.
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5. GEIA/STEP Proposed Path Ahead
Align GEIA & STEP Efforts to Complement Each Other
Initial Focus on Creating GEIA as STEP AP 239 (PLCS) Data Exchange Standard (DEX)
Industry Take Lead Through Netcentric Information System Initiative
Services Support Current Army LOGSA Efforts to Ensure Joint Solution
Focus Through Established OASIS & ISO Efforts
Align GEIA & STEP Efforts to Complement Each Other
927 needs to be compatible with international standards
Any missing requirements to be proposed as STEP updates
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