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in at the ground level for production. Industry days allow the PMO and the team to share their best practices with stakeholders, solicit feedback and foster collaboration for future and existing programs. Tis helps improve the quality, efficiency and safety of products and processes, as well as support the digital engineer- ing efforts of the Army. It affords the opportunity for industries and suppliers to streamline work, adhere to industry standards and solve problems more efficiently. By making industry days part of best practices, we enhance communication with industry and our government organizations.
Te D&CM team maximized our participation and made the event more attractive by conducting one industry day event for two programs. Tis proved to be an additional advantage that assisted in casting a wider net to industry. By cross-pollinating and submitting two SSNs with similar RSVP attachments, we found that the event participation far exceeded our expectations—and brought in new partners that had not yet explored the issues faced by Soldiers and how we want to modernize demolitions in the future. Tis worked well for the two programs—Demolition Reformation and XM123 GOBLN—since they align aiming to modernize demolitions and breaching technologies. Tis tactic proved useful to the companies that attended since they did not have to travel twice to learn about multiple programs.
WHATS NEXT? Using detailed notes taken during the one-on-one meetings with industry, the PM CCS team reviewed highlights from the conver- sations with the user community and materiel development team to determine where a need exists for demolitions to be modernized and reformed with the Army 2030 and 2040 battlefield in mind. After careful review, follow-up meetings were set with members of the PMO and DEVCOM to begin conversations to advance the products and pursue modernization efforts for the demoli- tion products discussed.
CONCLUSION PM CCS’s Demolition Reformation and XM123 GOBLN Indus- try Day exemplifies the importance and effectiveness of strategic partnerships between the government and industry. Despite the challenges faced in organizing this event, including navigating security clearances and coordinating with various entities, the PM CCS team demonstrated resilience, adaptability and inno- vation. Furthermore, through open communication, meticulous planning and a commitment to accountability, the team was able to bring together a diverse range of stakeholders to discuss the modernization of demolitions and breaching technologies and foster a deeper understanding of the evolving needs of the
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military. PM CCS is leveraging lessons learned and moving forward with the goal of one industry event per quarter. Tis will enable our team to continue to build upon that strong foun- dation and foster continued collaboration with stakeholders and a commitment to innovation for the battlefield of 2030 and beyond.
For industry day success:
• Customize one-on-one meetings to include users and engineers alike.
• Pair the events with similar products to cast a wider net. • Expand to new partners.
• Bring more visibility to each program from companies that would not usually attend one.
Additionally, the platform can be used to advertise upcoming events. Start the planning process six months to a year in advance so you can put industry day events on the radar of the companies, leaving a taste for another opportunity in the back of their mind.
Industry days serve as a critical tool for engaging with indus- try partners, sharing best practices and driving innovation. By customizing one-on-one meetings, organizations can maximize the impact of their industry day events and build lasting part- nerships with stakeholders.
For more information on JPEO A&A project offices, go to
https://jpeoaa.army.mil.
MAJ. THOMAS FITE is an assistant product manager for PM CCS. He holds an MBA in systems engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, a Master of Public Administration from the University of Missouri and a B.A. in political
science from the University of Iowa. He holds a DAWIA Practitioner certificate in program management.
JESSE COHEN is a Booz Allen Hamilton contractor operating as a special project officer at PM CCS. He holds a B.S. in general engineering from the United States Naval Academy and is expected to complete his executive MBA in technology management in August 2024 from Stevens Institute of Technology.
WILLIAM LABANCE is a business management specialist at PM CCS. He holds a B.S. in economics from Penn State University and is a DAWIA certified DOD contracting professional.
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