Logistic Information Modelling
The understanding, modelling and documenting of information structures, is a cornerstone of the LInC
approach to addressing business process improvement opportunities, system integration and interface requiremets,
and the everyday problems of people just not having the right information at the right time in the right place
to do their jobs.
The models developed can be either:
- Conceptual
- Logical
- Physical
...depending on their requirements and the stage of the system development lifecycle for which they are being used.
Methodologies and languages used to specify information models include IDEF1X, UML Class Models, SQL and EXPRESS.
LInC partners have led several significant logistic information modelling tasks in recent years, including:
- The original DEF STAN 00-60 LSAR database specification.
- Substantial portions of the NATO Product Data Model (NPDM).
- The "logicalization" of the DEF STAN 00-60 LSAR database - the DEF STAN 00-60 LDM.
- The extension of that model to include in-service data for the Royal Navy ILS directorate.
- The Common Business Information Structure (CBIS) the scope of which includes all acquisition and in-service
logistic data and all relevant supply and support chain data.
This integrated model underpins the joint UK MoD / Industry Logistic Coherence Information Architecture (LCIA)
and provides the foundation upon which all UK MoD Data Exchange Specifications (DEXs) are built.
...and this experience and expertise can be brought to bear on your requirements.