Consultancies

            <<Since the late 1960's Dr. Bravoco had been involved in the use of computer systems as an aid to                    improve business processes, and is currently recognized as an industry leader in developing software                   and systems technology for the IT  field. Dr. Bravoco's experience includes>>:

For Harper International Dr. Bravoco has developed a multimedia based Data Base System, information collection system, and computer based training system. These products are being    proposed to do inventory management for all the Embassies and Consulates of Brazil as well as   the inventory management of a major US Hotel Chain. In addition, the system is being used to do commercial insurance casualty claims processing, as well as producing the reconstruction bid  packages. (1996 to present).

For Management Technology Associates (mta, Inc.) Dr. Bravoco has developed  IDEF₀( an ERP/BRP methodology) based education seminars on Introduction to  IDEF₀(process modeling),  Project Management of IDEF projects,  IDEF₀ to IDEFIX( ER data modeling)  Development, Activity Based Costing and Functional Economic Analysis using  IDEF₀ models, and Business Process Reengineering using IDEF. In addition Dr. Bravoco supplied the  IDEF₀ expertise for mta's Introduction to  IDEF₀ Computer Based Training Product. Dr. Bravoco also performed   IDEF₀ modeling on mta projects in the areas of Defense Logistic Systems and Patent and Trademark Office Systems (1992-1996).

For IBM Dr. Bravoco produced a Systems Engineering life cycle approach to develop a CIM Corporate Strategy( a major portion of IBM's successful downsizing effort). Dr. Bravoco also assisted IBM to transfer this approach to internal CIM strategy teams at various IBM manufacturing facilities. This approach is based on Dr. Bravoco's 1985 publication "Planning A CIM System Using System Engineering Methods" in the Computer and Automated Systems Association's Publication, A Program Guide for CIM Implementation. (1985-1991)

For the Texas Center for Productivity and Quality of Work Life Dr. Bravoco performed a white collar productivity analysis of General Dynamics Fort Worth Division's Contracts and Estimating Department. (1983-84)

For Blackmarr Associates Dr. Bravoco performed IDEF0 and IDEF1 technology transfer to Amfuel Personnel so that they could accomplish a General Dynamics F-16 Subcontractor Technical Modernization Program. (1983-85)

Dr. Bravoco was the principle investigator and systems integrator of the integrated computer-aided manufacturing (ICAM) program for the U.S. Air Force. This architecture is an industry-wide development that structures and analyzes the manner in which the Air Force manufacturing suppliers perform their functions. The architecture provides a long range planning mechanism to determine where computers might be applied to increase the efficiency and decrease cost in the manufacturing cycle. In addition, it is the focal point from which and to which all ICAM developments are developed and integrated. (1976-1981)

For the Navy's major  initiative in Manufacturing Technology, the Shipbuilding Technology Program (STP), Dr. Bravoco performed a preliminary analysis of Program objectives, and developed a proposed Program Plan. The Plan is based upon Dr. Bravoco's experience and continuing involvement in the Air Force ICAM Program, and encompasses the development of a current industrial practice model, and a future practice model for a specified time frame. The major objective, as specified in the plan, is the development of an STP Master Plan which will define the sequence of projects, and resources required to implement and the integrate the change needed to achieve the industrial capability represented by the future practice model. (1980-1982)

Dr. Bravoco has assisted General Dynamics, Fort Worth in developing the needs analysis, requirement definition, and preliminary design for a sheet metal manufacturing center for the production of aircraft sheet metal parts that will demonstrate the impact of Integrated Computer Aided Manufacturing (ICAM). This Integrated Sheet Metal Center (ISMC) will incorporate and integrate computer aided planning, control and decision support systems managing conventional and automated fabrication, quality assurance (QA), and material handling/storage (MH/S) manufacturing processes. The ISMC will demonstrate the impact of Integrated Computer Aided Manufacturing technology on productivity, performance and return-on-investment (ROI). (1981-1982)

For Westinghouse, Dr. Bravoco has developed a factory model of the DESC (defense center). The model will be used to plan and implement a series of modernization programs, both in-house, and as related to government-sponsored programs. The model depicts manufacturing operations for eight major product lines as DESC, illustrating the areas of similarities and differences between product manufacturing, and showing specific use of present and planned CADCAM support equipment. (1981-1982)

For Battelle Columbus Laboratories, Dr. Bravoco has provided consultation, training, and modeling in support of the "Manufacturing Technology for ALC Engine Repair" Program. The objectives of this program are to establish an ICAM architecture for Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center (OC-ALC) engine repair facility with emphasis first on the design, construction and implementation of an automated integrated welding and grinding cell (IWAG) and secondly, the design, construction and implementation of an integrated blade repair center (IBRC). (1980-1982)

For Grumman Aerospace Corporation, Dr. Bravoco supported development of an automated Manufacturing Cost/Design Guide (MC/DG), a cost-control tool used by aerospace design engineers. The automated MC/DG will allow the designer to creatively tradeoff costs against performance characteristics of materials and processes. Services provided by Dr. Bravoco include conducting and aerospace industry survey, developing function, information, and dynamics models, and consulting in the proper application of advanced modeling techniques. (1979)

For General Electric, Dr. Bravoco assisted in defining an Integrated Manufacturing Control-Material Management (IMC-MM) System, Dr. Bravoco provided expertise in the use of advanced analytical modeling techniques and collaborated in the construction of complex function and information models of sheet metal center shop floor control. Dr. Bravoco's participation continued in the preliminary design of the IMC-MM System of the future. (1980-1982)

For General Electric, Dr. Bravoco assisted in developing IDEF0 models for an Integrated Planning System (IPS), Dr. Bravoco provided expertise in the use of IDEF0 Modeling Techniques to develop "AS IS" Factory Views of the planning systems of two large aerospace manufacturers and a small job shop that provides assemblies to the larger concerns. (1980-1982)

For the Vought Corporation, he contributed fundamental concepts toward developing a Group Technology Characterization Code (GTCC). The GTCC project used classification and coding to group sheet metal parts into families so that their sameness may be exploited for a manufacturing related purpose. More recently, Dr. Bravoco reviewed the scientific foundation of ICODE, the general scheme for the universal characterization, classification, and coding of things. (1979-1982)

For the Northrop Corporation, Dr. Bravoco developed function models of Sheet Metal Center (SMC) operations, leading to the preliminary design of an automated Sheet Metal Center. The project scope included sheet metal processes, and automation/computerization technology for programmable flexible machines. (1980-1982)

For Computer Aided Manufacturing-International (CAM-I), Dr. Bravoco produced an Advanced System Study for an Automated Process Planning System. This system is to allow computer generation of process plans from a parts geometric description as well as from the use of group technology. (1975-1977)

For CAM-I Dr. Bravoco has helped specify the requirements from a complete 3-D geometric modeling system. This system is to have the ability to model parts using basic 3-D shape descriptions; to allow users, through a specialized language, to develop part descriptions, and to have data base capabilities to allow integration with application programs such as automated drafting, process planning, sculptured surfaces, and advanced numerical control. (1976-1977)

For Xerox, Dr. Bravoco developed a top level analysis of manufacturing operations and the manner in which those operations interface with engineering, sales, and corporate management with a view towards determining areas of further system development and consolidation. (1977)

A system to provide order handling support of ITT's telephone exchanges. The system is to maintain project definitions, assist in order entry, produce manufacturing documents (parts list, wiring lists, cable orders, etc.), produce specific software packages from generic modules, and maintain up to date installation records (to allow extension orders, product updates, and maintenance). (1973-1976)

Last Edited On:  September 15, 2006