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Conference Touts Logistics Planning, Collaboration as Key to Global Ops, Maritime Strategy

Navy NewsStand

Story Number: NNS090803-13
Release Date: 8/3/2009 3:48:00 PM

By Tim Christmann, Naval Supply Systems Command

NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) leaders and major stakeholders met July 28-29 to discuss progress achieved to date on topics critical to supporting the NAVSUP 2009 Commander's Guidance.

The guidance is NAVSUP's strategic vision that includes five focus areas aimed at supporting the execution of the nation's maritime strategy. The five strategic focus areas are global logistics support strategy, Navy enterprise resource planning (ERP) and logistics systems, sailor and family support, people and alignment.

"This conference is an opportunity for us to walk through each piece of our commander's guidance, which is our roadmap, and ensure we are where we want and need to be," said Rear Adm. Mike Lyden, commander, Naval Supply Systems Command and chief of Supply Corps. "Most importantly, we are here to ensure we are meeting the needs of our customers and stakeholders."

Major stakeholders participated in panel discussions on NAVSUP's ERP implementation, global logistics support strategy and total ownership cost. Stakeholders in attendance included representatives from Navy Installations Command, Defense Logistics Agency, Naval Sea Systems Command, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Acquisition and Logistics Management, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, Fleet Readiness Centers, Navy Special Warfare Command, U.S. African Command, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Naval Engineering Facilities Command, Naval Air Forces, Naval Surface Forces, Naval Submarine Forces, U.S. 2nd and 6th Fleets and Navy Expeditionary Combat Command.

One of the key topics addressed was Navy ERP Release 1.1. Since November 2008, NAVSUP has been successful in developing a clear picture of the Single Supply Solution to ensure its internal and external stakeholders understand the functionality that will be delivered to the Navy in February 2010.

"This is a wonderful opportunity to hear directly from our stakeholders on what we can do to further our efforts to make the transition to the Single Supply Solution fully successful for our stakeholders and customers," said Karen Meloy, NAVSUP ERP manager.

Another important topic discussed was NAVSUP's Global Logistics Support Strategy, which focuses on alignment efforts with the operational theaters and identification of demand signals from major stakeholders and joint partners around the world.

"Our vision for the global logistics support strategy is to project support to naval and joint warfighters through a global logistics network that seamlessly integrates the afloat and shore infrastructure," said Capt. John Landry, deputy commander, Fleet Logistics Operations, NAVSUP.

The conference also featured guest speaker Mark Honecker, executive director and chief of staff, U.S. Fleet Forces Command. Honecker discussed the tremendous importance of logistics planning and collaboration among stakeholders in supporting fleet requirements. He also emphasized DoD's budget cycle and the growing importance of managing total ownership costs during a period of decreasing budget authority and continued high demands on fleet resources.

"This conference was a great opportunity to hear where we are hitting the mark for our customers and stakeholders and where we have gaps that need to be addressed," said Lyden.

NAVSUP's primary mission is to provide U.S. naval forces with quality supplies and services. With headquarters in Mechanicsburg, Pa., and employing a diverse, worldwide workforce of more than 25,500 military and civilian personnel, NAVSUP oversees logistics programs in the areas of supply operations, conventional ordnance, contracting, resale, fuel, transportation and security assistance. In addition, NAVSUP is responsible for quality of life issues for U.S. naval forces, including food service, postal services, Navy Exchanges, and movement of household goods.