Codification on the basis of open technical dictionaries eOTD using MC CATALOGUE

1. 30th September 2009, Korolev 10th International Conference on Codification Codification on the basis of open technical dictionaries eOTD using MC CATALOGUE Name: Miroslav Padalik Position: Division Manager AURA, s.r.o., Úvoz 56, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic Tel.: +420 544 508 111, Fax: +420 544 508 112, e-mail: aura@aura.cz

2. Agenda • Codification based on eOTD • MC CATALOGUE – software for NCS and eOTD codification • eOTD modules in MC CATALOGUE • Codification of services • AURA’s expertise in NCS, eOTD and Smart STEP Codification • Activities in Russian Federation • Future of eOTD codification in MC CATALOGUE

3. Codification based on eOTD • Electronic Open Technical Dictionary • Originator of eOTD is ECCMA - Electronic Commerce Code Management Association • eOTD principles are based on NCS • Open codification system • Codification of any objects (individuals, organizations, location, goods or services) • Automation support for codification processes, codification at source • Language independence, adoption of new ICT technology (Web services, XML) • eOTD standardization – ISO 22745, ISO 8000 • Main partners: ECCMA, DLIS, AC/135

4. MC CATALOGUE – software for NCS and eOTD codification • Smart tool for easy and user-friendly materiel codification according to the NATO standards andeOTD / ISO 8000 / ISO 22745 data quality standards • MC CATALOGUE supports: • Management of the complete codification process (workflow) • Management of codification contract clauses • Direct data exchange between NCB and suppliers using electronic transactions • Seamless integration of eOTD functionalities (MCC eOTD) • MC CATALOGUE is a smart web-based application • Independence from hardware platform and operating systems • No installation needed on workstations, usage of internet browsers (Firefox, MS IE), secure worldwide access

5. eOTD modules in MC CATALOGUE • MC CATALOGUE includes: • IG Manager • Master Data Manager • Query Manager • eOTD – NCS Connector • IG Manager • Creation and maintenance of Identification Guides (IG) • Creation of quite new IGs for codification of items outside the defence industry or for codification of services • Full support for import/export of IGs in eOTD-i-xml format • Master Data Manager • Creation and maintenance of codified items • Generation of MD record from linked IG • Import/export of MD items in eOTD-r-xml format

6. eOTD modules in MC CATALOGUE • Query Manager • Complete functionality for data exchange (query-reply) according to the system eOTD and ISO 8000 • Creation of output query, its export to the eOTD-q-xml file • Processing of input query, import of received eOTD-q-xml file • Generation of the response for received query including automatic screening for master data items • eOTD – NCS Connector • Transformation of MD items based on eOTD from MD Manager repository to the NCS items • Automatic generation of TIR (Total Item Record) • Information projected from eOTD to NCS: • Attributes in segment A • Reference in segment C • Property/Value pairs in segment V

7. MCC eOTD and data exchange MCC eOTD ECCMAOpen TechnicalDictionary PDM, Catalogue ERP, Catalogue eOTD Concepts, Identification Guides (eOTD-i-XML) Supplier, Manufacturer Master data (eOTD-r-XML) NCB, Buyer, Item Manager Query (eOTD-q-XML) MCC eOTD MC CATALOGUE (includes eOTD module) 7

8. Codification of services • The fastest growing needs at codification area • Currently available tools do not provide sufficient functionality • eOTD system has enough instruments to allow codification of services • Open dictionary to adopt new Property/Value pairs • Complex data model is prepared for codification of services • MC CATALOGUE with MCC eOTD enables: • Creation of new Identification Guides for services • Codification of services according to IGs • Maintenance of MD items for codified services and their standardized exchange using xml files

9. AURA’s expertise in eOTD and Smart STEP Codification • 1st international “ISO 8000 Data Quality Conference” • Battle Creek (Michigan, USA) October 2008, AURA presented a prototype of a new module MCC eOTD • AC/135 Seminar on ISO 8000 and ISO 22745 • Bristol (United Kingdom) November 2008, AURA demonstrated the eOTD solution for NCBs and industry • PACS 2009 – Pacific Area Codification Seminar • Seoul (South Korea) April 2009, AURA demonstrated the eOTD solution for NCBs and industry • SMART STEP CODIFICATION III meeting • Newcastle (United Kingdom) June 2009, AURA joined the SSC III project and demonstrated the MCC eOTD solution • NCS Modernisation Working Group meeting • Luxembourg June 2009, AURA presented suggestions for improving NCS and demonstrated the MCC eOTD solution • AURA has been certified by • ISO 9001:2000, NATO AQAP 2110, ISO 8000-110:2008 Master Data Quality Manager 9

10. Activities in Russian Federation • Cooperation with Russian partners since 2007 • MC CATALOGUE implementation at Rosoboronexport, State Corporation • Complete localization to Russian language • Productive operation since 200x • Cooperation with the Federal Centre of Codification (ФЦК) of the Russian Federation • Consultations about usage of eOTD • Support for Smart STEP Codification • Cooperation in area of ISO 8000 and ISO 22745 standards • AURA’s eOTD codification projects are open also for organizations and companies from Russian Federation

11. Future of eOTD codificationin MC CATALOGUE • Development new functions and features • Better user support for automation and codification at source • Deployment of AURA’s solutions (MCC eOTD) at commercial industry • Application of our long-term practical experience in the codification area to delivery of efficient consultations and services • Our goal: • Provide our customers with services so that they will be able to work with standardized quality data, lower the costs and promote their products in the market

12. AURA, s.r.o., Úvoz 499/56, 602 00 Brno tel.: +420 544 508 111, fax: +420 544 508 112, e-mail: aura@aura.cz