Our ILS services
LSA support
The logistics support analysis (LSA) provides the most important input for ILS. The LSA consists of carrying out various analyses and developing an ILS plan. The ILS plan describes logistics processes for the use and maintenance of a system, appropriate to the usage profile. For example: documentation, spare parts lists and user training.
The LSA is carried out in parallel with the system development process. This starts in the concept phase and continues after the system is put into use.
The LSA consists of a number of consecutive analyses and processes that Verebus can carry out separately or as a whole.
- Failure mode, effects, and criticality analysis (FMECA) – to determine which systems and components are most critical.
- Reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) – to determine preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
- Maintenance task analysis (MTA) – to elaborate the various maintenance tasks, including their periodicity, task duration, instructions and supplies such as spare parts and special tools.
- Level of repair analysis (LORA) – to determine the maintenance strategy, i.e. which personnel will carry out maintenance at which workshop.
In addition to current and common standards, Verebus also works according to the ASD SX000i specifications for the LSA, such as the S2000M and S3000L.
ILS consultancy
Our experienced ILS consultants can help you meet any ILS requirement that your customer asks from you. We can take over the entire process, but we can also support your ILS department and help you by instruction and assisting your own people. Our goal is to help you achieve a pragmatic, working implementation of ILS. We will never make things more difficult or complicated than needed.
For example, we offer support with:
- ILS – providing guidance in setting up processes according to the ILS methodology. Our (customised) training courses teach employees the right skills.
- ASD SX000i – advice on how to meet these strict guidelines.
- ILS data – with a gap analysis we can identify what changes to supplied data are needed to meet the requested ILS guidelines.
ILS engineering
Our ILS engineers can provide support in developing a strategic maintenance policy, but can also provide guidance in the practical implementation of the maintenance policy. For example:
- Drawing up ILS plans for installations.
- Analysing maintenance data and deviations with regard to the desired integrity, availability, costs.
- Carrying out FME(C)A and RCM analyses.
- Drawing up maintenance plans based on FME(C)A and RCM analyses.
- Checking the RSPL (recommended spare parts list).
- Setting up the configuration of installations in the client's information system.
- Drawing up improvement proposals for, among other things, modifications and maintenance concepts.
- Preparing test descriptions and reports.
- Creation of maintenance descriptions (maps, task lists, standards).
ILS data processing
Verebus employs ILS specialists who help with the input, cleaning and validation of ILS data. The vast amount of data that is required to support logistics processes must be uniform and accurately available in the databases. Our specialists are trained in the use of various defence software systems. They meticulously check the data and ensure that it is entered correctly. They can also handle data migration from legacy systems to current databases.
Our ILS employees are trained in the field of system logistics, periodic maintenance and configuration management. They have experience with various industry standards such as MIL-STD 1388 and S2000M.
S1000D compliant documentation
Effective user and maintenance documentation guarantees optimal deployment of assets. With the ILS methodology, this documentation is managed in a database that is compliant with the S1000D specification. The benefit of this is that when all suppliers provide their data according to this standard, all information can be easily exchanged and integrated. All agreements that are established to ensure a smooth interchangeability are documented in the BREX (Business Rules of Exchange).
Documentation is delivered according to the S1000D specification in data modules (DMs) that can be linked together to create publications, either digitally or in print. Before the writing process can begin, we compile a Data Module Requirements List (DMRL). This document specifies which DMs need to be created along with their corresponding DM codes.
Verebus has over 40 years of experience in developing documentation for the Defense department. Our technical authors work together with our ILS specialists to develop S1000D compliant documentation. Data modules are stored in a database (CSDB) and delivered in XML format. We can also combine these DMs into publications for digital and/or hardcopy use, for example in an IETP.
Read more about our technical documentation services here.
Do you have any questions about our ILS or documentation services, or would you like to know what we can do for you? Please contact us via our contact form.
