More tools for logistics governance

THE FUTURE

THE future of logistics governance is already being worked on. Activities apart from establishing the Logistics Support Agency - Air Force (LSA-AF) include:

• a supply customer account recovery project (SCARP);
• roll-out of Stocktake Manager software program;
• establishing authorised stores accounting organisations;
• publishing a logistics support concept; and
• publishing and implementing an Air Force Supply Governance Manual;

  The SCARP is realigning the structure and hierarchy of SDSS supply customer account to accurately reflect the Air Force command structure and correcting data within the accounts.
  
  The SCARP at RAAF Bases Edinburgh, Richmond and Williamtown has reduced the number of supply customer accounts Air Force-wide from about 7500 to 5624.
  
  Remaining Air Force units will be completed in the first half of this year. A software program will soon be rolled out to Air Force units to automate stocktake reporting. Stocktake Manager will provide near real-time management information.
  
  The recent release of the Logistic Support Concept sets out much of how logistics governance will operate in the future.
  
  It outlines the support concepts and practices – including roles and responsibilities – for logistics delivery from 2004-2007. LSA-AF staff are also developing a Logistic Management Manual and Defence Instructions.
  
  Authorised stores accounting organisations will also be established within Air Force Group.

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