DoD Integrated Product Support (IPS) Implementation Roadmap

Product Support Management is the planning, management and funding of the package of support functions required to field and maintain the readiness and operational capability of major weapon systems, subsystems, and components. It includes all functions related to weapon system readiness and is built upon the Integrated Product Support (IPS) elements. This tool is designed to assist the Defense Acquisition Workforce understand and build the best product support package in support of the Warfighter. The tool provides detailed activity and output listings across the lifecycle and by IPS Element. It provides information via a“List View”, which is a compact list of Product Support activities and outputs required, as well as a “Timeline View” showing activities and outputs over the total lifecycle.

Product Support Analytical Tools Database Information

Processes Supported

• Business Case Analysis (BCA)
• Logistics Assessment (LA)
• O&S Cost Estimating
• Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  
• Other
  

Departments Associated

• Army
• Navy / Marine Corps
• Air Force
• Agencies

Integrated Product Support Elements Addressed

• Computer Resources Support
• Design Interface
• Facilities & Infrastructure
• Maintenance Planning
• Manpower & Personnel
• Packaging, Handling, Storage, & Transportation (PHS&T)
• Product Support Management
• Supply Support
• Support Equipment
• Sustaining Engineering
• Technical Data
• Training & Training Support