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MyParts is an innovative engineering part selection and management tool, designed to streamline the processes involved in part search, classification, and pricing analysis. Launched in 2003 and continuously evolving through user feedback, it addresses the challenges faced by engineering teams in managing numerous legacy systems, aggressive project schedules, and limited data sharing. With integrated features for part approval, supplier collaboration, and a comprehensive online parts catalog, MyParts enhances efficiency in complex systems across various domains, facilitating engineering excellence.
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MS2 at a Glance • Expertise in the Land, Sea, Undersea, Air, Near-Space Domains • Complex Systems Integration Esquimalt Halifax Montreal Ottawa, Ontario Burlington Syracuse Marion Eagan Niagara Falls Mitchel Field Moorestown Akron Baltimore Manassas Sunnyvale Washington, DC Ventura Irvine • Advanced Technology Sensor Products San Diego El Paso Clearwater Riviera Beach JuarezMexico Line of Business Headquarters Solving our customer’s most demanding challenges CLEARED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
What is MyParts? • Engineering part search/selection tool • Parts list (PL) / bill of material (BOM) editor • Part pricing analysis tool • Part/supplier collaboration tool • Infrastructure utilizes over 30 servers • First production release in 2003 • Many features added as result of user feedback Continuing to evolve as enterprise tool
Why MyParts? • Many legacy systems used by engineering • Aggressive project schedules • Sites had different set of tools/processes • Limited data sharing • Part proliferation • Enforce design approval process Single tool for part selection and management
Engineering part selection • Program/project requirements • Program/project approval • Design requirements • Component lead times • CAD library models • DMS cases • Problem/engineering change history • Preferred suppliers • Sourcing agreements Many factors affect part selection
Lockheed Martin part universe Industry Lockheed Martin Example: Division Electronic Systems Business unit MS2 Site MS2 - Moorestown Project AEGIS program Goal is provide engineering with project-approved parts
Part search features • Search context • Part classification/taxonomy • Part application (i.e. military, industrial, commercial) • Part parametrics/attributes • COTS/3rd party integration Make it easy for engineering to obtain part information
MyParts benefits • Central access to engineering part data • Decreased parts list approval time • Online parts catalog • Ability to view part/supplier data across corporation • Common approach to part selection • Reduction in new part requests Integrated tool for part selection and management