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MARCORLOGCOM/GTRI

MARCORLOGCOM GTRI/Marine UARC Task 1 July 2019 TASK TITLE: SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND APPLIED ENGINEERING IN SUPPORT OF US MARINE CORPS. MARCORLOGCOM/GTRI. Workflow Modeling and Optimization (WFMO) Workforce Development Additive Manufacturing (AM) Development

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MARCORLOGCOM/GTRI

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  1. MARCORLOGCOMGTRI/Marine UARC Task 1July 2019TASK TITLE: SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICSAND APPLIED ENGINEERING IN SUPPORT OF US MARINE CORPS

  2. MARCORLOGCOM/GTRI • Workflow Modeling and Optimization (WFMO) • Workforce Development • Additive Manufacturing (AM) Development • Inventory Automation Architecture (IA2) • Consolidated Logistics Data Repository (CLDR) • Virtual Reality (VR) Maintenance/Training Assistant • Summary and Discussion

  3. Project Name: Work Flow Modeling and Optimization (WFMO) Progress to Date: Project Scope: • GT faculty (PIs + Tokol) + 3 ISyE students engaged • Evaluating Data Sources (ongoing) • Penn State Final Report; met with PSU personnel • Other data sources in consultation with PoC • Various Projects in Progress • Centralizing the PPA disassembly process (“Quick Victory”) • Various simulations developed • Collecting assembly/disassembly times; component ordering times; hull and component movement. • Preparing for PSU simulation handoff • “Community” vs. “Silo” information process mapping • Developing 3D printer / supply chain simulation • Forecasting / anticipating maintenance & inventory needs • Modeling Work Flows • Understand all process components • Map flow activities / requirements • Map up/downstream SC considerations • Conduct Preliminary Data Analysis • Collect relevant work flow data (e.g., maintenance needs, resource availability) • Gain understanding of system elements from data • Develop Initial Simulations of Work Flow • Prepare for Phase 2 Optimization Tasks Sponsor POC: Brett Cleveland PoP: Oct 1, 2018 – Jul 16, 2019 PIs: D. Goldsman, J.-P. Clarke, and C. Alexopoulos; Co-PIs: P. Keskinocak, L. McGinnis; Investigator: G. Tokol Next Steps: Key Tasks: • Proceed on Projects Outlined Above; Prepare for Phase 2 • Continue data collection • Integrate and simulate PSU work flow mapping • Develop detailed WFM for Disassembly & Information Processes • Develop inventory management application and simulation • Interact with ASU personnel for data collection and/or blockchain apps Key Phase 1 Deliverables: • Recommendations for PPA Disassembly • WFM and insights for other projects (e.g., inventory management) Risks/Issues: (i) data collection is extremely challenging; (ii) so many complicated, interacting processes.

  4. Project Name: Workforce Development Project Scope: • Training Program Design: • Warehousing/Supply Chain/Inventory Management • Suggested timing, courses, sequencing, alignment with specific roles • Initial Course Delivery: • Conduct program of ~4 courses for an initial cohort of ~25 students Progress to date: • Created roadmap of 3-certificate programs (4 courses each; classroom/online) and reviewed with G1 and MARCORLOGCOM management • Developed draft course syllabi for all courses • Completed four courses for initial cohort of 25 students and conducted certificate ceremony on 13 June 19 Next Steps: Key Tasks: • Review conduct of four courses • Develop plan for rollout of next courses Key Deliverables: • Curriculum Plan (Delivered 1 Feb 19) • Conduct initial training cohort (Completed 13 Jun 19) Risks/Issues: • Issue/Learning – registrations for online courses must be done well in advance of desired class date Sponsor POC: Ms. Beth Levert • PoP: Oct 1, 2018 – July 16, 2019 • PI: Tim Brown

  5. Project Name: Additive Manufacturing Development • Progress to date: • Metal AM failure and cost estimation support • Draft reports created for AM material properties, heat treatment, and weldability • Additional related tasking with MARCORSYSCOM • Weld test development – DOE and process • FEA training and support for MARCORLOGCOM staff • AM test facility support – inspection, tensile + fatigue testing, powder characterization • Detailed AM suitability assessment for 8 critical parts • HSU cap part reclamation design package • USMC AM Summit at Quantico (MARCORSYSCOM funded) • MAC 50 pulley test procedure and fixture design • Aluminum part downselection for printing at Barstow Project Scope: Produce OEM quality parts in support of USMC logistics activities leveraging Additive Mfg (AM) resourcesInitial Focus: Design for Additive Mfg (DFAM) and Cost Modeling Next Steps: Key Tasks: • Suitability assessment for five critical parts undergoing extended analysis • DOE and test plan for fatigue testing of AM samples Key Deliverables: • Weld coupon test analysis and results – 6/2019 • Further critical part assessment and process recs – 6/2019 • MK154 cable guide testing/approval support – 6/2019 Risks/Issues: • Basic research gaps in materials research • Speed and availability of print resources Sponsor POC: Chris Tipper PoP: Nov 2018 – July 16, 2019 PI: Jonathan Holmes

  6. Printed aluminum (AlSi10Mg) heat treatments • Process recommendations to obtain OEM material performance for printed parts at MARCORLOGCOM Barstow • Research ongoing for recommendations on surface finish, finishing treatments

  7. Approx 5° angle between pulleys MTS test fixture Material and component testing Load hook 4600 lb capacity MM: 3947T55 • MS1 weld coupon testing • MK154 cable guide load test • Key milestones for MARCORSYSCOM approval for AM part deployment 18-8 SS wire rope 3/8” OD 2,400 lb capacity MM: 3461T52 Compression sleeve – 100% capacity Welded block Iron pulley for 3/8” diameter 1,250 lb capacity (may be slightly overkill) MM: 3168T26 Welded frame bolted to MTS test fixture

  8. Project Name: Inventory Automation Architecture (IA2) • Project Scope: • On-site personnel for design of experiments and expert evaluation of COTS technologies • Plot the implementation of commercial solutions to the unique problems that are facing MARCORLOGCOM • Examine what the state-of-the-possible is for future warehouse enhancements and get ahead of the technology curve • Progress to date: • ASU student (Rashaad Alford) has left for summer ROTC training • Mr. Lew Roberts continuing to examine optimization of processes • Several data collection trips to MARCORLOGCOM have taken place to validate our autonomy Sponsor POC: Mr. Harry Bailey PoP: Oct 1, 2018 – July 16, 2019 PI: Dr. Stephen Balakirsky Next Steps: • Performing corrections of Optimization Report (Draft submitted 14 June 19) • Leaning forward demonstration (tomorrow!) • Planning for Phase II efforts Key Tasks: • Design/implementation of plans outlined above Key Deliverables: • Report on proposed plans Risks/Issues: None

  9. ASU Interactions • ASU activities are being coordinated with Prof. Robert Owor • Computer Science Junior Alford Rashaad’s last day was May 10 • Draft report (in cooperation with ISYE’s Lew Roberts) delivered to POC • We have decided to bring on an ASU graduate student for phase II • ASU contract is making its way through the process • Travel: Mr. Roberts has had 2 trips this period for 4 days to work with ASU faculty and students • Basics of task structure for Phase 1: • Form group consisting of personnel from MARCORLOGCOM, ASU, GTRI, GT SCLI • Group will select several (3?) potential tasks for study. Sample tasks include vertical automated storage utilization, narrow aisle forklift usage, and RFID tag deployment • Due to time limitations, only the vertical automated storage unit was studied • The student will document current MARCORLOGCOM practices in each area • Task from above selected for optimization and new/augmented use cases developed • Preliminary report delivered mid-May

  10. Leaning Forward Demonstration • Demonstration of integration of leading edge roboticswith existing MARCORLOGCOM infrastructure for nextgeneration demonstration • GTRI staff has made many trips this period for data collection and test • Phase 1: • GTRI ground robot will provide the ability to gather data with state-of-the-art sensors • System will autonomously augment existing vehicle data to include more precise location information and system condition images • Version 1 Platform construction complete • Initial testing took place week of April 29 at MARCORLOGCOM • Have designed our leaning forward demonstration (demonstration tomorrow!) • Developed software to allow data post-processing and visualization • Prepared presentation summarizing the findings from previous data collection. Presentation includes images and videos of GPS, RFID, pointcloud, SLAM, and odometry data recorded on-site. • Used lessons learned from data collection to guide the initial software development process to improve the platform’s odometry solution and enable the platform to detect vehicle wheels • Finite state machine designed to allow for autonomous operation • Continuing Integration discussions w/ MCPIC

  11. Project Name: Consolidated Logistics Data Repository (CLDR) Progress to date: Project Scope: • Developed NIEM IEPD for data exchange between MCPIC and GCSS-MC. • Developed integration platform demo to show how GCSS count sheet and DLMS X12 data can be proxied through integration platform. • Demonstrate how new RESTFUL APIs can be used to access data collected in operational data store of integration platform. • Host demo on GTRI test resources • Create API for IAA robot to send information collected in warehouse. • Assist MARCORLOGCOM G6 with IT modernization effort with development of a plan for a TO BE system architecture and analysis of current MARCORLOGCOM IT systems. Sponsor POC: Maj Woodard, Dr. Knepp, Mr. Blutcher PoP: October 1, 2018 – July 16, 2019 PI: Eric Soto Next Steps: Key Tasks: Get demo deployed to AWS. Support API development for IAA robot Key Deliverables: Develop API for IAA robot Risks/Issues: None

  12. Support for IAA Robot Developed API for robot with endpoints to: • Create/Update/Delete data • Query existing data Created simple website for a user to view data collected by the robot. Sets the stage for phase 2 efforts to submit robot data to MCPIC.

  13. Project Name: VR Maintenance/Training Assistant Project Scope: • Develop Virtual Reality (VR) based maintenance and training simulator for evaluation and use by USMC, leveraging current GTRI models and environments against 3D models and training expertise supplied by MARCORLOGCOM Progress to date: • Recorded M16A4 breakdown and reassembly • Began working through videos to determine steps, models needed • Focused on building up lower receiver • Developed 3D models of lower receiver parts • Created steps for rebuild • Sponsor POC: Cassandra Hall • PoP: Jan 2019 – Jul 16, 2019 • PI: W. Darryl Wright Next Steps: • Continue creating 3D parts and tools • Create appropriate hand animations to approximate artisan’s hands in VR Key Deliverables: • VR Simulation Risks/Issues: The SolidWorx models do not break down the parts as we had hoped. We will have to reconstruct the specific lower receiver parts

  14. Project Name: VR Maintenance/Training Assistant

  15. Project Name: VR Maintenance/Training Assistant

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