The essential objectives of Pilot Projects are that they:

Identify business and technical barriers.

Define metrics for measuring improvements.

Employ systematic methodologies for managing change.

Benchmark best practices from industry and Government.

Examine and validate new technology and business practices that will make significant improvements in the cost and time.

Position results for deployment.

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The Defense Sustainment Consortium (DSC) was established in 2000. Made up of leaders in industry and Government, the DSC pilot's business processes and technologies that improve and strengthen cross-organizational linkages and relationships.
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The Defense Sustainment Consortium includes key players and stakeholders from DoD operational commands, program offices, logistics commands, depots, procurement, maintenance, engineering and R&D.

Industry stakeholders represent aerospace primes and 1st tier subs, service providers, universities, ship builders, transportation, logistics, maintenance, information technology, electronics, combat vehicles, as well as other industries and disciplines.
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Logistic Support Chain Integration/Partnerships...

Timely and Accurate Information...

Streamlining Maintenance Processes...

Effective Upgrade Strategies...

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