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TS Successfully Transitions to One Source By Michelle Bohlen T echnical Services recently transitioned the majority of the sector to the One Source Enterprise Resource Plan- ning (ERP) shared systems and services. One Source is a Northrop Grumman solution that eliminates the need to enter, gather and report data from multiple ERP systems. “Technical Services has accomplished a tremendous feat in changing nearly the entire set of business systems and streamlining the number of entities going forward,” said Allgair. “Many thanks go to the entire One Source team and countless personnel involved in stabilization efforts, as well as our employees in the field who worked through numerous challenges while continuing to provide superior performance on all programs. The entire team has put forth extraordinary efforts managing both regular jobs and project work while coordinating tasks across multi-sector teams and corporate partners. I am extremely proud of Technical Services’ accomplishments and dedication on this very important milestone.” One Source integrates select business tools, enabling information sharing by employees at corporate, Information Technology, Integrated Systems, Mission Systems, Space Technology, Ship Systems and Technical Services. One Source will allow TS to remain competitive and adapt quickly to changing requirements. It also will eliminate the risks inherent in running multiple legacy systems, provide a foundation for process improvements, reduce our cost of operations and increase efficiency. Additional information about One Source ERP can be found on the One Source Web site at http://onesource. northgrum.com/. TS The conversion to the One Source ERP significantly improved the way TS does business. According to Greg Allgair, director ERP Systems for Northrop Grumman TS, the implementation resulted in standard timekeeping, purchasing, accounting, human resources and travel expense systems. Additionally, the sector consolidated 21 sets of books to nine. Allgair points out that there were some challenges during the stabilization phase but through the dedication and commitment of the TS “Go-live” support team and the extended team, both at the Headquarters and all of our field locations in all functions, resolutions were quickly achieved. Northrop Grumman Announces Scholarship Winners By Michelle Bohlen T he Northrop Grumman Scholarship Program recently awarded 114 scholarships to children of employees representing every sector as well as the corporate office. Following are the names of this year’s winners (and their parents) from Technical Services: Student Name Employee/Parent Name Alison Cain John Cain Daniel Garrett Grady Garrett Kimberly Hoeppner Carl Hoeppner Zachary Ming Diane Ming The Northrop Grumman Scholarship Program enhances the corporation’s ongoing commitment to higher education and complements existing programs. It provides $225,000 in scholarships annually, which range from $500 for students attending two-year or vocational/technical programs to $2,000 for those attending four-year institutions. The awards were processed by Scholarship America, an independent, national not-for-profit educational support and student aid service organization that seeks to involve and assist the private sector in expanding educational opportuni- ties and encouraging educational achievement. Scholarship America selected students based on their academic records, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience and statements of goals and aspirations. In addition to the scholarships awarded through the Northrop Grumman Scholarship Program, students of full-time employees can also apply for National Merit Scholarships. This year, Northrop Grumman awarded National Merit Scholarships and Special Scholarships to 50 high school students. The annual competition is conducted through the nationwide Merit Program by National Merit Scholarship Corporation, an independent, not-for-profit organization. This year’s winner from the Technical Services sector is student Lauren Price, child of employee William Price. The next National Merit Scholarship competition will begin in August 2008, followed by the Northrop Grumman Scholarship competition in January 2009. For more information on these programs, please contact Michelle Bohlen at michelle. bohlen@ngc.com. TS 22 Technical Services Magazine • Summer 2008 http://onesource.northgrum.com/

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Technical Services - Summer 2008 Contents President’s Column Second Quarter Results TS Wins Key ID/IQ Contracts Seamless Partnering and Exceptional Performance: Two Defining Traits of the U.K. AWACS Program TS Engineers Investigate B-2 Crash Missile Logistics Support Operation Up and Running Lake Charles Expands Product Support Global Hawk Assists Firefighting Efforts TS Delivers Technology for Moon Mission Joint Venture Teammates Recognized for Service Milestones TS Trains Peacekeepers in Seven African Nations TS Trainers Provide Mission Support; TS Awarded Digital Leader Contract TS Offers Valuable Training Services to Soldiers Live-Fire Training at Fort Hood Naval and Marine Aviators Hone Their Skills GEODSS Celebrates 30 Years; Wallops Island Shoulder to Shoulder – Wounded Warriors I’m In! TS Transitions to One Source; Scholarship Winners Announced TS in Colorado Springs; Ethics Awareness Week

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