Standards & Specifications

Integrated Product Support (IPS) is a way to manage a product's lifecycle from its creation to its disposal. It includes many activities such as logistics, maintenance planning, supply-chain management, technical publications, training, reliability and maintainability, and sustainment.

By using IPS principles, companies can provide cost-effective and efficient support for their products throughout their lifecycle, leading to improved customer satisfaction, reduced life cycle costs, and increased competitiveness in the market.

ASD has developed a comprehensive suite of specifications known as the S-Series IPS specifications. These specifications provide guidance and standards for implementing IPS across various domains, including technical publications, material management, logistics support analysis, preventive maintenance, in-service data feedback, and training needs analysis and design.

Being involved with ASD's IPS activities can bring substantial benefits to your organisation and the wider industry, including influence and leadership, collaboration and best practices, regulatory compliance, and competitive advantage.