The program is Defence’s largest-scale information communication technology transformation program, which will meet Australian Defence Force demands as it modernises capabilities and builds high-performing supply chains.

The program will progressively deliver solutions that will affect every Defence member and transform the way Defence does business.

It will provide a near real-time view of critical information across Defence to better inform decision making.

ERP will modernise, integrate and transform Defence's approach to managing its finances, human resources, logistics, engineering, maintenance and estate.

The IBM contract will see the provision of system integrator services to deliver the design phase of tranche one of the capability.

It will also cover the high-level design for subsequent ERP tranches and set the foundation elements for finance and human resources.

The ERP program is an essential enabler of the Defence reform agenda outlined in the first principles review, and tranche one will provide enterprise logistics and land materiel maintenance functions.

Stephen Kuper

Steve has an extensive career across government, defence industry and advocacy, having previously worked for cabinet ministers at both Federal and State levels.