Module 7 Successfully Integrated into Logistics Framework

Systems Corp. announced today the successful integration of Module 7 into the Logistics division’s operational framework, effective September 2, 1994. The integration, initiated pursuant to a Q3 1993 directive from the Office of the Chief Executive, has proceeded through fourteen months of development, calibration, and controlled deployment. Module 7 is now fully operational within the Logistics division’s routing infrastructure and is expected to remain so for the foreseeable future.

Module 7 is a proprietary routing system developed internally by the Research & Other division, under the direction of Delores H. Ashworth, in collaboration with Logistics. The system was designed to address requirements identified by Ronald F. Pemberton, Vice President of Logistics, in a capacity assessment submitted to the Office of the Chief Executive in June 1993. Specific details regarding Module 7’s architecture, throughput characteristics, and operational parameters are not being disclosed at this time, in accordance with the 1991 information policy. The Research & Other division has confirmed that the system operates as designed. Raymond S. Tully, Senior Researcher, served as principal technical lead on the project from his office in the west wing of Building 2. Module 7’s routing scope spans Logistics and Astronautics priority traffic; the precise allocation between the two is not disclosed.

“This is a significant milestone,” said Harold W. Kestrel, Chief Executive Officer, in a statement issued from Building 1. “It is also a quiet milestone, which is how we prefer them. The integration of Module 7 reflects the collaborative capabilities of our divisions and the adequacy of our internal development processes.” Mr. Kestrel noted that the project was completed on schedule and within the parameters established by the original directive. No additional resources were requested beyond those initially allocated. The Office of the Chief Executive does not anticipate issuing further directives related to Module 7 at this time.

Clients of the Logistics division, which maintains a service area encompassing Kansas and western Missouri, may notice no difference in the handling of their shipments. This is intentional. Mr. Pemberton confirmed that all existing pallet coordination procedures, inter-office mail routing, and fleet dispatch protocols remain in effect. The loading dock continues to operate during standard business hours. Module 7 manages routing; the fleet, the forklift, and the loading dock remain under the supervision of divisional personnel. Inquiries regarding Module 7 may be directed to the Office of the Chief Executive. Inquiries regarding shipments should continue to be directed to Logistics, Building 1, Room 104.

Systems Corp. has been providing systems since 1987.