A guest blog by CDR John Bragaw, Small Boat Product Line Manager.
The Small Boat Product Line (SBPL) was tasked by the Logistics Transformation Program Integration Office with implementing and maintaining a modernized logistics system based on the aviation business model in 2005. As of November 2008, five Sectors have been implemented. Over the next few years, the remaining Sectors, DOG Units, Cutter Boats, and other Field Units will be incorporated into this new logistics model.
On 01 Oct 08, in an effort to accelerate this modernization effort, the SBPL was broadened significantly and charged with aligning and merging all boat support resources, personnel, and processes from NESUs, MLCs and the ELC under one organization, to support all 1,800 Coast Guard boats. Currently, the SBPL supports all shore and cutter-based boats located at Modernized and Non-Modernized Units throughout the entire Coast Guard, with a staff of 102 military, civilians, and contractors assigned to 13 units.
Since implementation, the SBPL responded to more than 25 CASREPs per week, and managed more than 90 depot-level maintenance availabilities. The SBPL also identified more than $3.5M of potential savings through bulk contracting, modifying maintenance intervals, and establishing improved partnerships with original equipment manufacturers. Further information regarding the SBPL may be found on our website. Slides from my briefing to the Commandant this week are available here.
