Demand’s there for new supply manual

CONTAINING 10 volumes, 232 chapters and more than 6000 pages, the Defence Supply Chain Manual (DSCM) won’t replace Harry Potter atop the bestseller list, but it’s a vital resource for the Standard Defence Supply System (SDSS) user base.

Produced by the Directorate of Logistics Processes and Procedures (DLPP), including personnel from the SDSS Upgrade Project team, Management System Branch and National Codification Bureau, the manual contains detailed processes and procedures to support the operation of SDSS v4.

Released on July 28 and located on the Defweb, the DSCM includes full web-enabled functionality. The primary entry point will be the Defence Documents web page under Departmental Manuals.

References to related flow charts are hyperlinked to the appropriate annexes for easy viewing, related areas of the DSCM are hyperlinked for ease of access and flow of information, and appropriate external documents such as Defence Instructions, CEIs and the DPPM are also hyperlinked.

Using a Windows-style menu, users can navigate their way around the manual by pointing and clicking on the appropriate section for review.
Sponsorship of the manual will reside with Commander Joint Logistics Command through DLPP.

The DSCM, over time, will replace, in full or in part, a number of single-service publications including AAPs, ALI-Tech 8 & 10, and MEMA.

The effectiveness of the manual depends on the willingness of users to share and communicate information designed to overcome any deficiencies or to improve its scope and content.

Suggestions for improvement can be directed via a Change Request proforma available on the site at http://defweb.cbr.defence.gov.au/home/documents/departmental/mdepartm.htm

Inquiries to Seddon Randall, DLPP Staff Officer Maintenance, at seddon.randall1@defence.gov.au

 

 

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