Defense Vehicle Manufacturer | Asset Management Solutions
GDLS Enhances Asset Control
and Compliance with Oracle
Enterprise Asset Management
GDLS Enhances Asset Control and Compliance with Oracle Enterprise Asset Management
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is a global leader in tracked and wheeled military vehicles. Their military vehicle platforms include the Abrams main battle tank, the Stryker and LAV wheeled combat vehicles, and the AJAX armored fighting vehicles.
Problem
GDLS was previously utilizing numerous antiquated systems to track and manage their plants’ assets (cranes, forklifts, welders, etc.). Their prior solution was highly inefficient as it required their plant managers to manually load their assets into each individual system or spreadsheet as they did not integrate with one another.
As a result, it was difficult for GDLS to: track their assets’ physical location, manage the repair queue to ensure timely maintenance, track and manage maintenance/repair costs, and generate required reports for US government audits. GDLS’s also wanted to enable their Oracle Fixed Asset module, which allows companies to maintain equipment inventory and depreciation schedules using the best accounting and tax strategies. It further allows companies to value assets using different classifications, such as construction in process (CIP) or expensed items.
Solution
Oracle Enterprise Asset Management (eAM) is part of Oracle’s E-Business Suite and addresses the comprehensive and routine asset maintenance requirements of asset heavy organizations. It aids companies in the lifycycle management of their physical assets/equipment in order to reduce costs, reduce inefficiencies, and maximize the life of assets.
Vigilant went onsite at 5 of GDLS plant locations across the East Coast to implement a phased rollout of a single instance of Oracle eAM. While onsite we helped train and troubleshoot both on the plant floor (users entering repair orders) and within their office areas to assist maintenance managers with the systems functionality. The implementation included applying pre-built E-Business integrations that are provided in oracle’s E-Business Suite but were not previously being utilized.
Benefit
By implementing Oracle eAM across their plants, GDLS now has better control of their assets through improved tracking and reporting processes. Instead of inefficiently keying in assets individually at each location, the data from all 5 plants is now recorded and rolled up automatically into one application – which has not only saved GDLS time and money, but also greatly reduced the likelihood of errors occurring.
Other Benefits
Enhanced Accuracy of Data & Repair Records
Boosted Security & Control of Inventory Assets
Better Compliance with Government Audits
Substantial Time Savings & Cost Reduction
Could we help you with a similar service?
Vigilant is a preferred Oracle Partner in the USA with over two decades of excellence in delivering business apps and IT infrastructure services. We have helped more than 200 organizations across various industries and offer both onshore and offshore consultants to fulfill all technology needs.
Please write to info@vigilant-inc.com or fill the form below: