Michael Rapaport Michael Rapaport

MRO Optimization - Streamlining DoD MRO with Single COTS Application

The move towards a unified COTS application for DoD MRO isn't just about technological upgrades; it's about ensuring mission readiness. By consolidating organizational, intermediate, and depot-level maintenance activities into a single platform, we can eliminate the inefficiencies of disparate systems, reducing data inconsistencies, manual errors, and process bottlenecks. 

This directly translates to faster maintenance cycles, better asset availability, and reduced operational costs. The practical impact? Quicker turnaround times for critical equipment and more effective resource allocation.

What are your thoughts on how such streamlined processes could optimize your operational capabilities, especially in high-stakes scenarios?

#DoDMRO #DefenseTech #DigitalTransformation #MissionReadiness

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David Dollar David Dollar

MRO Optimization: Bridging the Gap - Achieving MRO Efficiency with a Unified COTS Solution

MRO Optimization: Bridging the Gap - Achieving MRO Efficiency with a Unified COTS Solution

This paper emphasizes the need for a unified COTS application to effectively manage the configuration and work content throughout the lifecycle of DoD assets, from "as designed" to "as built" and "as maintained." It details the challenges and benefits of such an approach.

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Michael Rapaport Michael Rapaport

Security and Access Control: Unifying Security and Access Control in DoD MRO: A Framework for Common Look and Feel

Security and Access Control: Unifying Security and Access Control in DoD MRO: A Framework for Common Look and Feel

This paper outlines a framework for standardizing security and access control across the various COTS applications used in DoD MRO. It highlights the challenges and proposes solutions based on a centralized IAM solution, SSO, and a microservices architecture.

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