Volume of engine parts are increasing weekly, process inefficiencies are causing more parts to be placed in HFFR storage
Part inspection data is being stored in customer tool, but, it is not generating useful outputs to engineering & sustainment
Suppliers are not keeping up with spares needs, repaired parts not serviceable after returning from suppliers
Best practices are not being shared between military and commercial processes
Scope
Intelligent decision making regarding what parts to replace, repair, scrap, or hold in inventory
Predictive analytics
Plan to recover parts currently in inventory
Process of Knowledge sharing between military and commercial processes
Solution
Fit, form and function assessment of component and the damaged feature
Assessment of previous requests of similar damages on the component.
Local repair was recommended for Liner lip areas
Agreement of design, stress and materials’ specialists on proposed solution
Repair solution document released to the requester with all approvals and buy-offs.
Benefits
Intelligent decision making regarding what parts to replace, repair, scrap, or hold in inventory
Predictive analytics – what parts are coming in and when, what defects are seen the most, what repairs are required from engineering, what limits need to be expanded
Plan to recover parts currently in inventory
Ability to monitor repair suppliers
Knowledge sharing between military and commercial processes
Results
Return parts back on-wing quickly, efficiently, and at minimum cost