Specialized Expertise

Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS)

Sustainment engineering requires robust systems to assess and manage risks associated with the loss of raw material sources, suppliers, or manufacturing capabilities. Our proven DMSMS systems provide structured, objective methods for identifying risk early and planning effective mitigation strategies.

This capability is especially critical for military programs, defense contractors, and other industries where long-term availability of spare parts and repair components is mandatory. Built on extensive experience in sourcing, production, inventory, and long-term logistics support, our DMSMS solutions enable informed decision-making and proactive risk reduction.

• Objective criteria and scoring methodologies to rank parts, components, and suppliers by risk of unavailability.
• Import and analysis of military Procurement Master Record (PMR) data in MIL-STD-1552, MIL-STD-1388-2B, and LSA-036 formats.
• Comprehensive data views by NSN, CAGE, PMR, PCCN, PLISN, UOC, procurement history, and financial history.
• Integration of supporting data from multiple government and commercial sources.
• Advanced analytics using weighted scoring across multiple risk factors.
• Actionable insights that support planning, decision-making, and long-term mitigation strategies.

Serialized Asset Tracking

We design systems that manage serial-number-controlled products, components, and parts where full cradle-to-grave traceability is required.

• Full Lifecycle Visibility: Track supplier and procurement details, production processes, warranties, shipments, repairs, field service, and decommissioning for every individual unit.
• Serial-Based Bills of Material: Establish and maintain bills of material by serial number, nested to any depth.
• Advanced Failure Analysis: Identify patterns and root causes at the component level to improve quality and reduce liability.

One-and-Done Projects

Some situations require a system built for a specific, one-time purpose rather than long-term use. These solutions are analogous to scaffolding used during construction—essential for completing the task at hand but not intended to remain in place afterward.

Because longevity and aesthetics are not primary concerns, development can focus tightly on accuracy, efficiency, and speed, keeping cost and timeline to a minimum.

• Collecting Historical Data: Gather and properly store information from older documents, spreadsheets, or legacy systems to populate new databases.
• Gathering Field Data: Capture information from manually completed paper forms used in inventories, inspections, or site surveys.
• Data Conversions: Bridge gaps between different software environments during system transitions.
• Special Data Calls: Support one-time audit, compliance, or investigative reporting requirements.

Proof of Concept

Large-scale solutions often begin with a focused proof of concept. These limited-scope systems validate logic, demonstrate value, and reduce risk before committing to full deployment.

Proven data structures can be scaled to more robust processing platforms as needed, while forms and reports often serve as templates for larger implementations. This mirrors standard manufacturing practice—building and evaluating prototypes before moving into full production.