Swedish Forces Choose BMT's RAMtr@ck to Assess Performance of Equipment

BMT Reliability Consultants Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, has been awarded a further two-year contract to assist the Swedish Ministry of Defence (FMV) and Swedish Forces in managing the in-service performance of complex equipment.

The contract builds on earlier work carried out for the Swedish military by BMT Reliability Consultants using its proprietary equipment management information system, RAMtr@ck. RAMtr@ck is a web-enabled system that harnesses the benefits of latest technology to deliver a unique service to defence procurement agencies, their customers and suppliers. The system is a user-friendly electronic data repository which enables operators and maintainers to record in real-time the reliability and availability of their equipment.

The ease with which RAMtr@ck can provide feedback on the performance of equipment is a particular benefit of the system. The use of a web-enabled tool enables all stakeholders involved in the procurement, operation and support of the equipment to have regular feedback on equipment performance wherever they may be. By delivering total visibility of equipment performance, specific areas of weakness can be quickly identified, enabling corrective action to be taken without unnecessary delay.

BMT Reliability Consultants has been contracted previously by FMV to assist it in using RAMtr@ck to manage the performance of the Leopard II main battle tank trainer. This latest contract will involve the company in further enhancement of the system to support the assessment of the reliability and availability of trainers for both this and CV90 armoured vehicle. BMT will also continue to provide advice to the Swedish military on the interpretation and analysis of the information collected.

Andrew Cooper, Managing Director of BMT Reliability Consultants said: "The award of this contract is further testament of the unique aptitude offered by RAMtr@ck and our expertise in this field. We look forward to continuing our relationship with the Swedish military and helping to enhance their performance capabilities in the future."