Swedish forces choose BMT to assess performance of equipment
15-Oct-2008
BMT Reliability Consultants Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, has been awarded a contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to assist Swedish Forces in managing the in-service performance of complex equipment.
The contract builds on earlier work carried out for the Swedish military by BMT Reliability Consultants using its proprietary equipment management information system, RAMtr@ck. RAMtr@ck is a web-enabled system that harnesses the benefits of latest technology to deliver a unique service to defence procurement agencies, their customers and suppliers. The system is a user-friendly electronic data repository, which enables operators and maintainers to record in real-time the reliability and availability of their equipment.
The ease with which RAMtr@ck can provide feedback on the performance of equipment is a particular benefit of the system. The use of a web-enabled tool makes it possible for all stakeholders involved in the procurement, operation and support of the equipment to have regular feedback on equipment performance wherever they may be. By delivering total visibility of equipment performance, specific areas of weakness can be quickly identified, enabling corrective action to be taken without unnecessary delay. RAMtr@ck is also in use by the UK Ministry of Defence to support its Maritime Training Systems.
BMT Reliability Consultants has been contracted previously by FMV to assist with managing the performance of the Leopard II main battle tank trainer and the CV90 armoured vehicle trainer using RAMtr@ck. This latest contract includes an upgrade to RAMtr@ck to capture reliability and availability data on Target System 2010, on the STA-Lv and STA-BAT trainers as well as to provide an Asset Management capability for use with the Target System 2010. As part of the contract, BMT will provide advice to the Swedish military on the interpretation and analysis of the information collected for both Target System 2010 and the STA trainers.
Andrew Cooper, Managing Director of BMT Reliability Consultants, said: "This further contract for RAMtr@ck illustrates the value our clients consider this tool and our skills and expertise provide in helping assess the performance of their systems. We look forward to continuing our relationship with the Swedish military and in helping to enhance their performance capabilities in the future."
