The Logistics Modernization Program (LMP) celebrates 20 years...and counting

When Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) programs first hit the scene in the 1990s, their “open architecture” was a draw for companies and organizations that wanted to avoid replacement of full systems at the end of a technology lifecycle. The central idea was to continue to build on a core platform and add specific capabilities as the enterprise’s needs arose over the years. And such needs did arise – especially for the U.S. Army.

In December of 2019, the Logistics Modernization Program (LMP) celebrated 20 years since the Army signed its first contract to transition its legacy logistics and finance systems to an ERP platform.

Since then, the LMP has completed three major deployments and delivered more than a dozen major functional releases to expand and enhance capabilities to the core ERP system. It has also implemented Increment 2, which primarily automated the Army Materiel Command’s (AMC) industrial base shop floor with even more capabilities. Since then, several major enhancement initiatives have added specialized functionality across AMC, including key capabilities to support compliance efforts and close auditability gaps. All of these major deliverables have enabled comprehensive end-to-end management and accountability of materiel and equipment that is delivered to Soldiers anytime, anywhere.

The LMP is proof of the exponential growth of ERP platforms, which continue to advance technologies to support emerging Army requirements.

Congratulations to the LMP for successfully providing equipment and materiel to Soldiers for the past 20 years...and counting.