PRODUCTS
TRACS
Tool Room Accounting & Control System
TRACS is a “turn-key” system that automates the Army’s tool room operations by accurately tracking, accounting, controlling and managing its SKO, STTE and Command Directed tools.
Challenge
Today, many Army tool room operations are performed manually. The management of Sets, Kits and Outfits (SKO) and Special Tools & Test Equipment (STTE) is based on subject matter expertise versus real tool usage data . Currently, there are Army logistics information systems in development, that are required to automate the tool room, but will not provide the required functionality for at least 3 years, if not longer.
Value
Improves Operational Efficiency and Reduces Errors: Using barcode technology permits fast and accurate data recording during log on, tool issue/return and inventories and electronically importing tool room hand receipts from Army legacy systems, manual data entry and data errors reduced and efficiency improved
Improves Accountability & Visibility: By automating the management and tracking of tool issues/returns, inventories and the generation of hand receipts, tool accountability and visibility is improved and tool losses reduced
Improves Safety: By tracking calibration, inspections, & load tests and alerting the tool custodian of overdue tools during the tool issue process and through the Custodian Dashboard, minimizes risk and possible damage to Army assets or injury to personnel
Overview
- Developed in Alpha Five v10.5 a 4GL development tool
- Operates as a stand alone system, but comes web enabled
- Operates on the Army Gold Master (AGM) Disc
- Uses Touch Screen and Barcode Technology
- Designed to be user-friendlyCan be tailored to meet the individual unit needs
Future Operating Capability
- Tool Box Management
- Convert to a Web application
- Deployment Systems (Store and Forward)
- Generate Tool Improvement Program Suggestions (TIPS) form
- Establish a national level tool management data repository
- Interface/Integrate with Army future ERP and existing legacy logistics systems
IMS
Inventory Management System
IMS an automated system that tracks, accounts, controls, inventories and manages small warehouse operations and its managed items. It is web enabled; uses touch screen and barcode technology. It was designed to be a user-friendly and can be tailored to meet the individual unit needs.