Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC)

Logistics Systems Division Logistics Mentoring, Technical Support and On-Site Training Logistics Training Services Logistics and Engineering Support Logistics Support Maintenance Shadow Tool Maintenance Task Baseline•Logistics Process Consulting, Mentoring, Training

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MERC has developed a system to provide exceptional maintenance data accuracy for engineering and logistics decision makers.  By utilizing a prototype condition data collection tool, referred to as MERC’s Shadow Tool, documentation errors can be reduced up to 90% and detailed maintenance information can be provided to supervisors and managers on a real-time basis.  With our Shadow Tool’s easy to use menus and delimiting information filters, mechanics spend more time working and less time documenting their actions.  Condition information on the aircraft is available to the engineer as soon as the mechanic inputs the information, including pictures or even 3D rendering of the location and discrepancy.

Asset Availability Screening for WR-ALC C-130 Material Requirements Review Board (MRRB)Delinquent Loan/Bailment Asset Analysis Government Furnished Material (GFM) Intransit AnalysisFeatured ProjectsMaintenance Shadow Tool•Logistics Data Collection, Studies and Analysis•Computer Based Training and Support•Specialized Acquisition/Sustainment Services•PDM Materiel (BOM/LOM) and Planning Support•PDM Inspection / Repair Documentation•MRRB Analysis and Support•Kit Research and Planning•Legacy System Process Improvements•Policy and Procedure Review / Recommendation •Financial Management •Material Management•Program Management•Parts Procurement/Local Manufacture Tracking Analysis•Parts Obsolescence Issues Resolution•Parts Reclamation / Repair / Reuse •Flight Safety Programs•Aircraft / System / End Item Assessments•Modeling of Performance Metrics •ILS Proposal Development/Evaluation•ILS Planning, Management, and Implementation•Strategic Planning and Analysis•Depot / Equipment Modernization Planning •Data Collection, Assessment and Analysis•Decision Support Tool Development, DeploymentAreas of ExpertiseMERC’s Logistics Systems Division (LSD) mission is to provide a full range of professional management, logistics engineering and logistics support services focused on delivering timely and cost effective solutions to our customers. MERC’s logistics experts offer a wealth of knowledge and experience with Department of Defense and commercial legacy logistics systems, maintenance data collection and analysis, process consulting and mentoring, studies and analyses, and many facets of industrial and business support. Several recent demonstrations of MERC’s logistics capabilities are cited below under Featured Projects.

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