Online logistics tools improved.

The web-based Logistics Integrated Database (WebLIDB), WebLOG and the Integrated Logistics Analysis Program (ILAP) all had avid fans.

Some preferred ILAP. while others used WebLIDB or WebLOG. Each tool provided good data, but they sometimes offered seemingly conflicting info based on system-specific rules and processes.

To better support warfighters, the Army created a single logistics data and information hub by merging WebLIDB, WebLOG and ILAP.

The new system, the Logistics Information Warehouse (LIW). eliminates the conflicting data that occurred because of differences in reporting times, screen views, and business application rules.

The first step in this process occurred during 2005 when responsibility for ILAP was formally transitioned from the Program Manager Logistics Information Systems to the Commander, Logistics Support Activity (LOGSA). LOGSA now manages and runs ILAR WebLIDB and WebLOG.

The merger takes the best of WebLOG, ILAP and WebLIDB to provide a single authoritative data source for logistics info. A single LIW AKO logon provides access to the full capabilities currently in WebLOG, WebLIDB and ILAP. The LIW web page makes navigation easier among the queries, reports and applications in those systems.

In 2006, the web-based LIW will include processed and raw data from supply systems such as SARSS and SAMS, maintenance systems such as SAMS and ULLS, transportation systems like the Radio Frequency ITV servers, and finance and distribution systems,

You can access the LIW tools on LOGSA's website: https://liw.logsa.army.mil