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A supply chain manager begins the inventory planning process by identifying the discrete items managed in the supply chain. This process is called cataloging. Cataloging in the private sector is a basic process in managing inventory. It supports logistics functions from the procurement of an item to its disposal. Cataloging uses a standardized language to name, classify, describe and number supply items. Standardized cataloging procedures (including naming structures) allow companies to collaborate with each other in operating a supply chain. In DoD, cataloging provides the same function. DoD is responsible for the Federal catalog of supply items used by all the Military Services, DLA, all Federal agencies that manage inventories, and a number of allied countries. Many private sector companies also use the DoD catalog to do business with the Government. Today, nearly all item-oriented logistics information systems in DoD use the automated Federal catalog database to identify items of supply, including their physical characteristics. DoD purchases, repairs, stores, and delivers items in the supply chain using the standard item catalog numbering system and identification procedures.
The Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS) Cataloging Directorate (DLIS-K) is the cataloging activity for DoD. Centralization and consolidation of all DoD cataloging under one Directorate in DLIS was completed in Jan 00 with the transition of Navy cataloging to Battle Creek. DLIS performs the twelve DoD cataloging functions listed below, and provides cataloging services in support of our warfighters, DoD agencies (both at the wholesale and retail levels), and approximately 50 NATO and other allied nations. They are responsible for operational assignment, life cycle maintenance and collaboration with each of the Services for the 7.4 million National Stock Numbers and the descriptive data associated with each item of supply. DLIS-K provides day-to-day cataloging support (143K new item reviews and over 1.2M maintenance actions last year) to their customers, implements cataloging policies, develops cataloging procedures.
With the consolidation and co-location of cataloging, twelve of the thirteen cataloging tasks are now performed at DLIS. Although Item Management Coding (determining whether items of supply qualify for management by the Military Services or by DLA/GSA) remains a Service/Agency responsibility, the following tasks transferred to the DLIS Directorate of Cataloging (DLIS-K). Successful completion of these tasks helps to ensure the integrity of information in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) database.
Accomplishing
Item Name Assignment
by designating a commonly-recognized noun or noun phrase to an item of supply. Based on subsequent availability of technical data and ongoing tool development, the item name may be refined later.
Determining the
Federal Supply Class (FSC)
of an item of supply by establishing its relationship with other items, based on assigned item name and/or physical and performance characteristics. The FSC may be refined later, based on subsequent availability of technical data and ongoing tool development.
Preparing and Maintaining an
Item Identification (II)
by recording the characteristics data (in accordance with the Military Standard Item Characteristic Coding Structure (MILSTICCS)) to describe the physical and performance attributes of an item of supply.
Accomplishing
Item Entry Control
(filtering and scrutinizing a candidate for inclusion in the Federal Catalog System (FCS)) by manually and mechanically comparing a candidate to existing items and recognized standards.
Performing
Technical Data Validation
by confirming the quality of technical data used for item name assignment, FSC determination, and item identification.
Providing
Provisioning Support
by taking actions to assist the best selection, procurement, and cataloging of items of supply required to sustain weapon systems and other government requirements (data calls; provisioning; guidance and Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) conferences; technical data validation; etc.).
Performing
Data Recordation and Maintenance
actions necessary to ensure complete, accurate, and current logistics data records (excluding item characteristics data) for an item of supply. These actions are normally accomplished as a result of item manager requests, system incompatibility notices, technical data revisions, interchangeability and substitutability (I&S) decisions, and periodic record reviews.
Initiating and enhancing
Cataloging Tools
documents and procedures required to research, record, and organize item logistics information. Cataloging Tools include item names, definitions, FSC Structure, Federal Item Identification Guides (FIIGs), and other publications.
Performing
Supply Support Request (SSR) Processing
(resulting from a request by a Service to be a user of a consumable item managed by another Service or Agency) by accomplishing cataloging actions which record user interest, assign management data, and review/accept substitutes offered.
Performing
Data Dissemination
functions, which provide logistics information (written, telephonic, or electronic) to customers who need it at every level of the supply system.
Developing
Cataloging Procedures and Systems
to implement cataloging policies. This includes written directives, manual methods, and automated information systems in various combinations, including FLIS.
Developing
Cataloging Policy
to support the general principles governing the relationship of all cataloging elements/functions to each other as well as to other logistics disciplines.
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