The US Air Force Petroleum Agency uses Abbott Informatics STARLIMS solution to support fuel quality for space and aviation programs from manufacturing all the way to the battlefield.
| AFPA Challenges | STARLIMS Provides | AFPA Results |
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De-centralized databases greatly impacted quality surveillance of fuel system infrastructure Weeks required in identifying source of quality failures |
A centralized web-based system with a single database structure and real time notification of quality issues |
95% reduction in time required to process off-spec test results Resolution of quality failures possible within minutes of data release |
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Sample tracking and report generation slow, labor intensive and expensive Managers must respond to dozens of sample status calls per week |
Easily accessible sample tracking and test status information |
15% time savings for each manager Real-time report distribution via e-mail Sample status available instantly without manager involvement |
| Test methods and specs updated manually at all testing sites | Single point administration of methods and specs information |
1 person-year of support eliminated Unified method and specification versions ensure consistency of testing process |
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Inconsistent nomenclature severely limited reporting of testing metrics Lack of standardized results data shifted decision making emphasis to subjective management experience |
A harmonized system with consistent nomenclature Standardized assays, specifications and product testing plans |
Accurate, standardized and accessible data ultimately gives managers the confidence for go/no go decisions all the way to the war fighter |
| One month required to manually merge sample data with main system | Automated and web based results entry in real time |
Data consolidation occurs real-time Data merging completely eliminated |
Harmonization the Key
- A full person-year of system support eliminated by harmonizing specs and methods in real time
- 3000 users rely on easy browser-based access for data entry
- Data consolidation time trimmed from one month to real-time
Better Product Quality
- Accelerated fuel release keeps the United States moving through space, air, sea, and land
Streamlined Communication
- Rapid identification of problems with fuels and pilot oxygen supplies critical results efficiently
Highest Level of Data Security
- Certification under the rigorous Department of Defense DIACAP standards ensures data security