New software signals changes in MTMC business processes
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (USTCNS) --- The Military Traffic Management Command is adopting a new strategy in the way software is used to support its unique business processes.
In the past, the command had used its own software developers to fit unique automated solutions to transportation operations. However, their products would not integrate with other Department of Defense and commercial industry partner systems.
No more.
Several existing military-unique systems will be replaced with commercial off-the-shelf systems in coming years, said Capt. Pat Elliott, director, MTMC Automated Transportation Systems. MTMC will not only adopt new commercial software systems, but also the commercial transportation business processes they reflect.
"We do not want to be confined by government-unique policies and processes in implementing efficiencies," said Elliott.
"Over the years, MTMC has automated several transportation processes," said Elliott. "Our opportunity now is to align with industry, using a commercial software solution that supports standard business practices."
Initially, MTMC is focusing on its two principal surface transportation systems - Global Freight Management and the Integrated Booking System.
"We are aiming at a single integrated surface transportation system solution," said Elliott, "We seek a system that manages the complete origin to destination transportation dimension."
The integration review is expected in early 2002. A new commercial system could be in place a year later.
In the future, other MTMC systems and business processes may receive a similar review, said Elliott.
"The move to seek an integrated commercial system follows an extensive review by the Logistics Management Institute," said John Smith, deputy chief of staff for Information Management.
"We are looking for an 80 percent solution to acknowledged standard industry business practices in a software product," said Smith. "Then, we'll tailor our business practices around the commercial software.
(FROM MILITARY TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT COMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS)
In the past, the command had used its own software developers to fit unique automated solutions to transportation operations. However, their products would not integrate with other Department of Defense and commercial industry partner systems.
No more.
Several existing military-unique systems will be replaced with commercial off-the-shelf systems in coming years, said Capt. Pat Elliott, director, MTMC Automated Transportation Systems. MTMC will not only adopt new commercial software systems, but also the commercial transportation business processes they reflect.
"We do not want to be confined by government-unique policies and processes in implementing efficiencies," said Elliott.
"Over the years, MTMC has automated several transportation processes," said Elliott. "Our opportunity now is to align with industry, using a commercial software solution that supports standard business practices."
Initially, MTMC is focusing on its two principal surface transportation systems - Global Freight Management and the Integrated Booking System.
"We are aiming at a single integrated surface transportation system solution," said Elliott, "We seek a system that manages the complete origin to destination transportation dimension."
The integration review is expected in early 2002. A new commercial system could be in place a year later.
In the future, other MTMC systems and business processes may receive a similar review, said Elliott.
"The move to seek an integrated commercial system follows an extensive review by the Logistics Management Institute," said John Smith, deputy chief of staff for Information Management.
"We are looking for an 80 percent solution to acknowledged standard industry business practices in a software product," said Smith. "Then, we'll tailor our business practices around the commercial software.
(FROM MILITARY TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT COMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS)
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