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| Welcome to: |
| The DMSMS 1997 Conference |
| When: August 25-28, 1997 |
| Where: | Adam's Mark Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas |
| Hosted By: Defense Logistics Agency |
| Sponsored By: The Department of Defense |
"Managing Parts Obsolescence in the Year 2000 and Beyond: Avoiding the Train Wreck"
Background:
A decade ago the DMSMS manager faced the dilemma of responding to out-of-production items from primarily the semiconductor industry. Concerns over the availability of passive devices or mechanical parts were almost nonexistent. However, times have changed. The rate of microelectronic discontinuances has steadily increased, and non-electronic parts obsolescence has emerged as a significant issue. In the past, the manager was in a relatively calm organizational environment and was able to react, albeit with increasing difficulty. Now we no longer have the luxury of fighting this battle from a stable platform. Acquisition reform has shaken the foundation of our organizational culture, and the traditional approaches to parts obsolescence management are no longer applicable.
Objective:
The objective of this year's conference is to examine the future of parts obsolescence management under the acquisition reform environment. While significant strides have been made in many aspects of the military's working relationship with its contractor base, there are still questions looming about the implications of the reform initiatives on weapon system sustainability and producibility. This year's conference will seek to address these issues. In addition, the many technological advances that have been made in both the way we design and communicate will be examined. A special focus on non-electronic parts obsolescence is anticipated. An expected outcome of this event will be a more focused approach on solving future DMSMS problems and what initiatives must be undertaken to avoid the predicted 'train wreck' of spare parts shortages.
Who Should Attend?
Industry and Government officials involved or concerned with DMSMS, part obsolescences, and the management of life-cycle costs. In particular, those individuals who are addressing these issues in light of acquisition reform will especially benefit. Anticipated topics from Government, industry and academia include:
- TECHNOLOGY ISSUES:
- Plastic Encapsulated Parts (PEMs)
- Ceramics
- Electronic Networks
- Technology Trends
- Non-electronic Obsolescence
- Obsolescence Impacts on Passives
- Open Architecture Design
- VHDL
- Electronic Simulation
- Technology Forecasting
- Advances in Emulation Techniques
- Technology Insertion
- Reverse Engineering
- Packaging
- MANAGERIAL ISSUES:
- Program Costs of Obsolescence
- Impacts of Acquisition Reform on Obsolescence Management
- COTS as a Solution
- Technology Solutions
- Contractual Considerations
- DMS in the Performance Specification
- International Issues and Perspectives
- Best Managerial Practices
- Industrial Trends
- Modernization-through-Spares
- Configuration Management
- Inventory Management at the DOD Level
- Cooperative Efforts at DMS Management
Administration:
The overall administration of the workshop, including registration, is being provided by The University of Alabama in Huntsville Research Institute.
For registration information you may contact the DMSMS Conference '97 Telephone Hotline at:
(205) 890-6343 ext. 223.
Accommodations:
The site of the DMSMS '97 Conference is the Adam's Mark Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk located at 425 Soledad, San Antonio, Texas. The Adam's Mark is pleased to offer the following special guest room rates:
- Prevailing Federal Government per diem flat rate for government employees.
- $99.00 flat rate for non-government employees.
The "Cut-Off Date" for hotel reservations at these special prices is 8/8/97. Guest room reservations can be made directly with the Hotel's Reservation Department on an individual basis. The phone number is (210) 354-2800 or toll-free 1-800-444-2326. Attendees must properly identify themselves to qualify for the special group rate.
