Aug. 26, 2024 Tinker and the Primes returns to forge readiness, accelerate innovation The Tinker and the Primes Symposium returned to the Reed Conference Center in Midwest City August 6-8, marking its 18th year of connecting government with industry and academia.
Sept. 5, 2023 Supply Readiness and Resiliency Sprint targets operational efficiency, mission readiness More than 90 subject matter experts from across the command convened at Air Force Materiel Command Headquarters, Aug. 16-18, to collaborate on potential solutions to improve the supply chain readiness rate across the enterprise.
Aug. 21, 2023 Tinker and the Primes conference returns to talk sustainment, supply chain needs in a world with true competitors Almost 2,000 aerospace representatives and defense officials gathered near Tinker Air Force Base at the Reed Center at Delta Hotels for the 17th annual Tinker and the Primes conference Aug. 7-10, 2023. The conference was hosted by the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce and provided the opportunity for
Nov. 22, 2021 Air Force Sustainment Center tests cyber readiness As reliance on technology grows so does the need for enhanced cyber security. Recently, the Center Information Technology Office within the Air Force Sustainment Center conducted a tabletop exercise that allowed facilitators to detect, diagnose and deter multiple cyber security threats in real-time.
Oct. 4, 2021 Idea earns sustainment center civilian a Spark Tank semi-finalist spot A simple idea to add a QR code to a Department of Defense form could bring major improvements in tracking aircraft parts and other ordered assets across the globe.
July 26, 2019 A look inside the 448th Supply Chain Management Wing The 448th Supply Chain Management Wing, which is considered to be the planning and execution arm of the Air Force Global Logistics Support Center, is vital to Tinker as well as the U.S. Air Force’s overall mission.The Take Off had the opportunity to sit in on a “Tinker Talks” podcast that featured
Nov. 29, 2018 AFMC capability roadmap key to evolutionary supply chain risk management Modern supply chain risk management requires a “cradle-to-grave” approach that accounts for risks from the time a requirement is identified through development, sustainment and ultimate retirement of the same. A comprehensive, cohesive capability roadmap for SCRM is the driving force behind the work