STUDY ON DATA LOGISTICS

INTRODUCTION: Data Logistics Corporation was founded in 1998 and provides complete Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure Solutions. dLC specializes in planning, implementation, integration, and management of computer, network, and voice systems in order to facilitate the efficient production, storage, retrieval, and distribution of information. dLC strives for superior service, employee excellence and an exceptional client experience. Across the entire Department of Defense, broad leadership goals are transforming the way information is managed to accelerate decision-making, improve joint war fighting, and create intelligence advantages. To meet these broadly defined goals, the Department is taking an integrated approach to delivering a foundation for net-centricity by incorporating network and communications enhancements which will provide improved information assurance and data strategies. The DoD Net-Centric Data Strategy, a vision for managing data in a net-centric environment, compels a shift to a "many-to-many" exchange of data to ensure that all data are visible, available, and usable, when needed and where needed. All data is "posted before processing" with all associated metadata to enable all users and applications to discover and evaluate the utility of shared data. The foundation for net-centricity is the Global Information Grid (GIG): a globally interconnected end-to-end set of capabilities, associated processes, and personnel for collecting, processing, storing, disseminating, and managing information on demand to war fighters, defense policy makers, and support personnel. One of the fundamental concepts in support of the GIG is the establishment of Communities of Interest (COIs), an inclusive term used to describe collaborative groups of users who must exchange information in pursuit of their shared goals, interests, missions, or business processes and who therefore must share vocabulary for the information they exchange.

Objectives: To identify the changing data requirements of organizations. To address the importance of data logistics in organizations. To suggest ways to improve information assurance in organization. To construct process based data logistics strategies in order to make data flexible in organization. Exchange of data Availability of data Usability of data Visibility of data

SCOPE: This specification describes information required by the government to perform acquisition logistics management functions. The principle focus of this specification is on providing the DOD with a contractual method for acquiring support and support-related engineering and logistics data from contractors. The DOD uses this data in-house in existing DOD materiel management processes such as those for initial provisioning, cataloging, and item management. Data products intended primarily for in-house use by the contractor during his/her own design process or those developed internally by the DOD are beyond the scope of this document. Depending on specific program requirements, this information may be in the form of summary reports, a set of specific data products, or both. This specification identifies content requirements for information summaries and format requirement for data products. It may be used on all system/end item acquisition program.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM The essential logistics data being collected (beginning and ending balances, quantities received, quantities issued, quantities distributed to clients, consumption, lead time, losses and adjustments, quantities needed). Data that do not serve any management purpose being collected The reporting cycle consistent with timing of decisions that need to be made. The forms for collecting and reporting the data well designed, easy to fill out, and easy to aggregate. The forms and data collection procedures actually reflect the service delivery and management structures . The data being reported consistent with the data being recorded on the primary collection forms. The guidelines, systems manuals, and job aids that specify system parameters, such as definition of terms, standard quantities for distribution to clients, reporting periods, report flow, supervision procedures, feedback reports, staff responsibilities, and so forth .

THE LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM SYSTEMS To organize your field assessment findings, you might rate the LMIS from 1 to 4 (where 1 = best performance) at each facility and for the system overall, regarding Design Collects only essential data. Forms and reports are easy to understand and use. LMIS structure and parameters support the logistics system design. Operation Knowledge and use of system standards and reporting procedures.

Completeness of data recording and reporting. Timeliness of data recording and reporting. Quality and accuracy of reported data. Use Use of data for determining and validating order quantities. Use of data for managing and troubleshooting the logistics system. Such rankings can be used to identify problem facilities and problem components within the logistics system, providing a partial baseline assessment of the distribution system and a focus for future assistance.
Outline the Logistics System

To assess an LMIS, you first must understand the logistics system it serves. For example, you cannot evaluate the reporting feedback loop without knowing whether the distribution system is a push or a pull system. Other elements of the logistics system essential to understanding the LMIS include Whether the distribution system is vertical (i.e., responsible only for family planning

commodities) or integrated (i.e., responsible for other primary health care commodities, as well). others. Storage capacities and constraints. Type of inventory control system. Maximum and minimum stock levels. Periodicity of orders and deliveries. Sources of supply. Products distributed. Number of levels in the system. Number and types of facilities at each level. Types of service delivery pointsclinic, community-based distribution (CBD), and

Lead times. Transport modes/mechanisms (how products are moved between facilities). Management/supervision structure of the distribution system.

Data Logistics in a Virtual World

Logistics is a word that has crept from the military into the public vocabulary over the last decade but it is rarely applied to IT, yet for many of us its exactly what we do. Logistics is about pulling different pieces together to provide a reliable supply chain which is another word used in our modern vocabulary. Wikipedia has this to say: Logistics involves the integration of information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling, and packaging and occasionally security. Apart from the word occasionally attached to security that is exactly what we do in IT, and nowhere more than in data management. By Nigel Tozer, Business Development Director EMEA, CommVault Logistics company turn experts in data logistics The Arcese Group has a proven track record as a highly integrated transport and logistics services organisation. Its reputation for punctuality, safety of goods, competitiveness and constant innovation has resulted in trusted relationships, and collaborations with leading partners, to create a constantly expanding business environment. It provides a broad range of services transport by road, intermodal and combined transport, international air and sea shipments, logistics activities and supply chain management to customers in the automotive, paper, fashion, chemistry, manufacturing and consumer electronics. The company policy for sustainable development and quality is at the heart of the Groups corporate philosophy. For years now, the Group has renewed its commitment to offering quality service in full compliance with environmental and customers needs

Optimized data logistics

Accessible storage of scientific data is usually mandated, but not often achieved. The task needs people who are interested in information technology and regard it as their primary focus.

Data that underpin published research must be accessible. There is no disagreement with this statement in the geosciences. Unfortunately, reality has not caught up with good will. A

streamlined way of ensuring that data are made accessible, and in user-friendly formats, is sorely missing. As a result, evasion strategies and excuses for keeping data in closed, local archives proliferate. A Commentary on page 575 of this issue argues that the concept of data archiving in science currently an afterthought following analysis, processing and publication needs to be turned on its head. That is, the question of how to store scientific data must be solved before any data are even collected, and further manipulations need to be automated as far as possible.

Data Logistics of RFID Logistics is getting smarter thanks to data warehousing and business intelligence.When logistics systems run well they re like the umpire at a cricket match. We all know that they re around but we don t really notice them. But if they make a mistake then the spotlight shines brightly on their every move. Today s supply chain is far less forgiving and demands greater efficiency and bang for buck than it ever has. A number of technologies allow businesses to wring out every dollar of value from the supply chain. And it s two older technologies that were seeing as the main enablers of this change: RFID and business intelligence. With many years of experience in warehousing and logistics Stuart Jones national transport manager of McKey Distribution says that the last few years have been about data convergence. Distribution companies can pull data from several sources and combine it into a single system that can predict or explain problems. Telematics route management into a visible and usable system that can enhance operations especially in day to day activities. That would be the key thing."

DATALOGISTICS LAUNCHES THE I3 TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HP Atlanta, GA: dataLogistics Corporation, a national provider of IT Infrastructure Solutions, has partnered with HP to launch the i3 Technology Symposium on February 4th, 2009 at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North. The i3 event theme is focused on leveraging innovative infrastructure technologies in order to increase performance, reduce costs, and minimize risk. The i3 Technology Symposium is an event designed for IT Directors, CIO's and executives, and brings together an exceptional panel of industry experts. This event, hosted by dataLogistics, will feature product specialists from HP and explore the latest in infrastructure technologies designed to help businesses increase the flexibility, stability and efficiency of data management. The i3 event will focus on HP's industry-leading blade server and storage array technologies.

The event will include panel discussions, in-depth product examinations, and optional product demonstrations. Attendees can expect to learn best practices for implementing superior infrastructures, managing the complexity of IT resources, and enjoy meeting with industry peers.

DATA LOGISTICS TOOLKIT The Data Logistics Toolkit (DLT) combines software technologies for shared storage, network monitoring, enhanced control signaling and more efficient use of dynamically allocated circuits. Its main components are network storage server (depot") technology based on the Internet Backplane Protocol (IBP), perf SONAR for network performance measurement and monitoring, and Phoebus, for optimizing the use of network resources in long haul data transfers. DATA LOGISTICS AND INSTALLATION The planning, implementation, integration, and management of computer, network, and voice systems in order to facilitate the efficient production, storage, retrieval and distribution of information .Data Logistics & Installations Ltd (DLI) was formed as a Limited Company, providing complete local and wide area networking solutions for the computer industry. The culmination of technical and management expertise, together with sales and marketing skills within the team, has provided a sound formula for success. Since its inception, DLI have become one of the most widely respected independent networking companies in the country. In order to keep ahead of the latest technological advances within the industry, DLI have forged strategic partnerships with leading global manufacturers and distributors. These market leaders have both the commitment and investment necessary to enhance their systems in line with market requirements. DLI's continued success is attributed to its team of highly skilled and dedicated professionals, its perception of customer needs, together with its appreciation of the changing markets in both supply and demand.