The Royal Air Force (RAF) 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron has implemented Project Kinetic Cargo designed to enhance logistics processes and bolstering cargo intra-squadron handling capabilities.
The system utilises a deployable automated cargo measuring system, which employs profiling lasers and scales to capture precise measurements and weight of cargo while in motion.
This data is then transmitted to a computer system that calculates the centre of balance of the cargo and creates a nearly paperless process.
Through leveraging digital technology to optimise efficiency and accuracy, the system aims to expedite cargo processing ensuring timely delivery of essential supplies and equipment to various operational theatres.
Increasing cargo efficiency directly correlates to mission readiness. Additionally, swift cargo processing minimises delays in supply chains, seeking to enhance the RAF’s overall operational tempo and responsiveness to changing mission requirements.
48th LRS air transportation function supervisor, staff Sgt. John Mackey, said: “Accelerate Change or Lose and ACE are driving factors towards implementing the new system and pushing our logistics community towards innovation, process improvement, and the requirement to move dense amounts of cargo faster with less manpower.
“In its debut operational use, we concluded that it was very successful at reducing the manpower and time required to process cargo,” said Mackey. “We plan to continue using the Kinetic Cargo system and look for ways to further integrate it into our systems, which could significantly reduce manpower requirements further.”
