Next Generation Logistics Transactions Extensible Markup Language XML

Next Generation Logistics Transactions – Extensible Markup Language (XML) Kick-Off Meeting Welcome/Purpose Lt Col Ed Vicencio, Deputy Director http: //www. dla. mil/j-6/dlmso/ Defense Logistics Management Standards Office

Welcome Exciting/full agenda (highlights) § DUSD(L&MR)(SCI) XML perspective § Why XML/our approach § DAASC capabilities § ANSI EDI global initiatives § Component perspective Expectations § Learning opportunity Learn § Sharing perspective Shar § Approach understanding understand http: //www. dla. mil/j-6/dlmso/ 2

Purpose “A broad base of business rules to include uniform policies, procedures, time standards, transactions, and data management designed to meet Do. D’s requirements for total logistics support. The DLMS is founded upon the sound application of ANSI ASC X 12 EDI and will be expanded to employ other emerging EB/EC technologies such as: data sharing, automated identification technology, object-oriented user interfaces, electronic malls, web-based technology, and electronic funds transfer, as appropriate. ” Do. DD 8190. 1 opens the door to new and emerging technologies http: //www. dla. mil/j-6/dlmso/ 3

Purpose Characteristics of Current Environment Do. D-Unique • Business Practices • Systems • Data – Interfaces – Data Elements – Codes Characteristics of Target Environment Standards MILS 80 column card formats DLSS ANSI ASC X 12 UN/EDIFACT HL 7 Web-based EDI (e. g. , XML) standards Implementation Conventions (ICs) DLSS 450+/- Transaction Sets Embedded In Systems ANSI ASC X 12 Separates Data 55 ICs From Systems • Best Business Practices • Commercial Off-The. Shelf Software Web-interpretable Repository-based ICs • Shared / Integrated Data – Standard Interfaces Data Redundant Data Common Data Complex/Unique Codes Data Management Multiple Replications Data Independence Open International (Commercial) – Standard Data Elements Comprehensive Data Reference Model – Standard Codes Logical evolutionary step toward the “target environ http: //www. dla. mil/j-6/dlmso/ 4

XML Kick-Off Meeting XML PROJECT • Team Lead Wil Bailey, 703 7676984, wilbert. bailey@dla. mil • Technical Lead Nat Obey, 703 7676976, nathaniel. obey@dla. mil http: //www. dla. mil/j-6/dlmso/ 5

Summary Learning opportunity Learn Sharing perspective Shar Approach understanding understand http: //www. dla. mil/j-6/dlmso/ 6