RIPIT

Challenge

The Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) has several logistics legacy systems and future legacy replacement systems. The quality of information provided by these systems is directly related to the quality of the underlying data contained in them. AFMC needed to proactively identify erroneous data and its causes, and monitor the data to ensure accuracy, consistency, completeness, and currency.

Solution

DRC determined the extent of the problems the Air Force is having with its logistics data quality system. We identify discrepancies, initiate corrections and provide visibility data on data quality. We also maintain web applications to assist in the tracking, scanning and organizing of data, identifying anomalies in the system and correcting them.

DRC conducts research to resolve identified problems in interfacing systems, internal databases and/or outputs. When data corrections are necessary they are accomplished in a timely and accurate fashion in order to maintain system schedules and data integrity for use in budget projection and program execution activities. Our support includes providing data queries, analysis of requirements data, training to users, assistance in business process software testing, internet web reporting, model analyses, and attending/providing input to planning/strategy sessions.

Benefits/Achievements

Maintaining high data quality is an essential factor in the Air Force's ability to maintain cost-efficiency and readiness as well as streamlining logistics and supply chain management. Over the past decade, DRC has provided the Air Force with data quality management services, which have resulted in significant improvements in efficiency and data governance.

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