ILS Advanced Course

Design for Reliability and Maintainability

This advanced course is designed to deepen participants’ understanding of the principles of Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) and their significance within the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) management philosophy.

• Available as classroom, online, or hybrid training
• Duration: 1 day
• Training is conducted in English or in Finnish.

Key Topics:

✔ Reliability Engineering Fundamentals and Analyses: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD)

✔ Maintainability Design: Modularity, failure and replacement part management, Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA), Level of Repair Analysis (LORA)

Who Should Attend?
This course is intended for ILS experts, system designers, lifecycle management professionals, maintenance and logistics managers, and anyone responsible for the development of system availability, maintainability, and reliability in the defense industry.

ILS Advanced Course

Technical Documentation and Training

This advanced course is designed to enhance participants’ skills in developing and managing technical documentation and training systems. Participants will learn how to align technical documentation and training with ILS requirements, utilizing industry standards to ensure clarity, accuracy, and usability. The emphasis is on developing and managing documentation and training that directly supports system availability, maintainability, and operational performance.

• Available as classroom, online, or hybrid training
• Duration: 1 day
• Training is conducted in English or in Finnish.

Key Topics:

✔ Technical Documentation in ILS: Understanding the role of technical documentation in system maintenance and operations
✔ Document Management: Structuring, organizing, and formatting technical documents for clarity and consistency
✔ Quality Assurance: Techniques for ensuring the accuracy and quality of technical documentation
✔ Training Development and Delivery: Creating effective training programs for operators and maintainers
✔ Training Methods: Classroom, e-learning, and blended learning approaches
✔ Logistics Support Analysis (LSA): Integration of documentation and training with logistics and maintenance strategies
✔ Impact on ILS Process: Aligning documentation and training with ILS planning and maintenance processes
✔ Defense Industry Standards and Practices: MIL-STD-38784, S1000D, and other relevant standards

Who Should Attend?
This course is intended for technical documentation specialists, training managers, ILS experts, system designers, and anyone responsible for developing and managing technical documentation and training programs for complex defense systems. Participants will gain the tools and skills to produce high-quality documentation and training that supports the operational and maintenance needs of defense systems.

ILS Advanced Course

PHS&T and Supply Chain Management

This advanced course is designed to provide participants with in-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation (PHS&T) within the context of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and supply chain management. Participants will learn how to integrate PHS&T activities with broader ILS processes, ensuring that systems and materials are handled and transported in ways that maintain their reliability and availability. The course covers relevant standards and best practices to enhance logistics efficiency, reduce risks, and improve operational readiness.

• Available as classroom, online, or hybrid training
• Duration: 1 day
• Training is conducted in English or in Finnish.

Key Topics:

✔ PHS&T Fundamentals: Understanding the key principles of Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation in ILS
✔ PHS&T in Defense Systems: Specialized considerations for PHS&T in the defense industry, including environmental and security factors
✔ Supply Chain Management Strategies: Best practices for managing complex defense supply chains, including risk management and contingency planning
✔ Inventory Management and Control: Techniques for managing stock levels, ensuring availability, and reducing inventory costs
✔ Logistics Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in the PHS&T and supply chain process
✔ Supply Chain Optimization: Analyzing and improving supply chain efficiency to reduce lead times and costs
✔ Integration with ILS: Aligning PHS&T strategies with other ILS functions, such as maintenance planning and spare parts management.

Who Should Attend?
This course is intended for logistics managers, supply chain professionals, ILS experts, and anyone responsible for the effective management of PHS&T activities in support of complex defense systems. Participants will gain the skills to optimize PHS&T strategies and supply chain operations.

ILS Advanced Course

Lifecycle Support Measures

This advanced course is designed to deepen participants’ understanding of the strategies and tools used to manage lifecycle and lifetime support measures for complex systems. Participants will explore key methodologies, such as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM), while also examining the role of technology in improving maintenance practices through systems like Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

• Available as classroom, online, or hybrid training
• Duration: 1 day
• Training is conducted in English or in Finnish.

Key Topics:

✔ Lifecycle Management: Understanding the phases of the lifecycle and integrating ILS considerations into each phase
✔ Total Productive Maintenance (TPM): Introduction to TPM, the eight pillars of TPM, and the foundation of TPM through the 5S methodology
✔ Maintenance Management Best Practices: Exploring industry standards and best practices for system maintenance
✔ Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS): Overview of CMMS elements, data sources, and technologies
✔ Predictive Maintenance: Analyzing how predictive maintenance tools help optimize maintenance planning
✔ Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM): Using real-time data and sensors to inform maintenance decisions
✔ Challenges in Maintenance Tracking: Addressing common difficulties and technological solutions in tracking maintenance activities
✔ Supportability in Lifecycle Phases: Managing system support through various lifecycle stages, from design to decommissioning.

Who Should Attend?
This course is intended for ILS experts, lifecycle managers, maintenance managers, system designers, and professionals involved in the maintenance, support, and lifecycle management of complex systems in the defense industry. Participants will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to ensure effective system sustainment, reduce operational costs, and enhance system availability through proactive maintenance strategies.