1. Defence Logistics artificial intelligence working group
Sub-Hypothesis 7.1
17 September 2019

2. Def logs ai wg
Sub-hypothesis 7.1
Data science and AI can be employed to optimise inventory prepositioning and reduce demand for movement of materiel.

3. Old and incomplete data “Fighting the last war” syndrome
Def logs ai wg
Sub-hypothesis 7.1
Current System
Subjective
Old and incomplete data
“Fighting the last war” syndrome
Individuals based
Rotation
History
Governance of the support/procurement process
“Fight Tonight” vs “Fight Tomorrow”
Support Chain segmentation
Management Information Systems incompatible
Just-in-case purchase and distribution.

4. Requirement for AI to inform the Support Chain
Def logs ai wg
Sub-hypothesis 7.1
Requirement for AI to inform the Support Chain
Integrated with the Engineering AI
Warning Order to the Supply Chain
Locate replacements for the ailing component
Assess all ES Mat required for the job
Determine the time to collect all relevant components together
Calculate how long it will be before the components can be delivered to the objective equipment
Check all the components across the theatre for usage and future availability
Calculate the trend in usage and inform the ES Chain of that trend
In the Strategic Base inform the Equipment sponsors and the Delivery Agent

5. Sub-hypothesis 7.1 BENEFITS Reduced stock Less multiple locations
Def logs ai wg
Sub-hypothesis 7.1
BENEFITS
Reduced stock
Less multiple locations
Less “just-in-case” carriage
Fewer vehicles carrying “just-in-case” stock
Safer
Fewer logistics vehicles in the forward area
Less likely to be lost to enemy action
Less movement of fewer vehicles
Trend analysis identifies the appropriate stock holdings
Realistic stock levels based on actual activity
Strategic Base better able to inform industry of the requirements

6. Def logs ai wg
Sub-hypothesis 7.1
HQs able to make better informed decision making and planning
AI updates the MIS and indicates the timings for the mission
AI processes data from sensors & interrogates data bases
Sensor detects a potential failure
AI locates the components required for the task

7. Def logs ai wg
Sub-hypothesis 7.1
HQ releases the ES Engineering and the ES Materiel assets based on the AI advice
Ailing, but still functional platform RVs with Engineering and Materiel resource at a time and place of own choosing