ILS is a set of tools through which all support considerations of capability systems are integrated and developed throughout all phases of the life cycle. These tools provide the means by which all elements of logistics support are planned and acquired/tested in the most efficient manner. ILS is a structured and iterative approach used to ensure that:
• Appropriate support elements are acquired or implemented at minimum life cycle cost to deliver optimum levels of preparedness;
• Support requirements are appropriately considered early in the system’s life cycle;
• Support factors are an integral part of the consideration and development of future capability system options;
• Support considerations positively influence design requirements and design selection; and
• Support requirements are defined, developed, acquired and integrated in order to optimise the capability system’s performance.
The desired result is an optimised Support System that is in the right place, at the right time, in the right specification, at the right quantity to support and sustain the capability. To maximise the opportunity for this to occur, it is critical to apply ILS at the earliest practicable time. Figure 2 highlights that an early emphasis on supportability reduces problems, is less costly overall and leads to earlier capability implementation.
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Introduction
Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) was developed by the US Defense Force in the mid -1960s in response to various capability challenges including increased system complexities, low levels of supportability affecting capability performance, and excessive life cycle costs. In the NZDF ILS is defined as:
‘The management and technical process through which supportability and logistics support considerations of capability systems are defined, developed, integrated and sustained through all phases of the Capability Systems Life Cycle’ (DFO 52, Chapter 19 Annex B, Para. 3). ILS involves applying a set of proven tools and techniques to capability options, solutions and decisions to better understand the true total cost of ownership (life cycle cost) and determine the optimal integrated through life support solution. The main benefits of applying ILS within the NZDF are:
• Increased Capability Preparedness;
• Reduced Life Cycle Costs;
• Optimised Through Life Support; and
• Continuous Improvement.