IUID Blog

When we started the year, the March 2011 UID Forum in Orlando Florida www.uidforum.com seemed so far away. Now we’re only two week away from the debut of numerous and exciting IUID products and services that have been developed for the DoD and DoD contractor enterprise. Here are my top three picks: (Read More)

If the military recognizes the huge return on investment (ROI) of UID, it stands to reason that contractors who are implementing UID should be able to reap similar benefits on a smaller scale. It’s time to get creative and put those UID’s to work. Here’s what the DoD has discovered:  (Read More)

Air Force has recognized the logistics imperative of UID from the beginning. Now A2B is enabling the vigorous US Air Force UID part marking rollout around the globe. To date nearly 400,000 items have been marked with UID labels on 55 bases. A2B currently has 164 marking technicians working on forty-one bases. UID labels and plates used in this effort are manufactured at A2B headquarters under the Air Force EBS contract. (Read More)

We wish a happy and prosperous 2011 to all our customers and friends. Now that the holidays are behind us, we face ever increasing UID adoption with renewed vigor. (Read More)

The Department of the Navy (DON) released their final UID Marking Guide, Applying Data Matrix Identification Symbols to Legacy Parts, 23 November 2010. This technical guide is a primer that provides background on MIL STD 130 requirements as well as considerations when selecting an appropriate marking solution. (Read More)

When someone asked me, “How was AIM Expo?” I immediately replied, “It was like getting the band back together.” This kind of attendance from veteran auto ID professionals and practitioners is exactly what the rebirth of this industry event needed. There was a level of excitement that I hadn’t seen at an auto ID conference in years. (Read More)

I read the October 20th issue of the AIM Connections Newsletter, titled “The Mobile Workforce: Is There an App for That?” with great interest. Editor Bert Moore gave us his perspective on smart phone devices, the mobile workforce and Auto ID. I agree with Bert’s prediction that smart phone devices will play an increasingly important role as data capture devices. We know that convenience is a huge motivator for relying upon these devices. The fact is that we have all but replaced our reliance on desktop and laptop computers for email or “unstructured” data entry. (Read More)

All of us here at A2B Tracking Solutions send our thanks and good wishes to the millions of veterans who have served our country long and well. Our gratitude for your sacrifices can never be adequately expressed. (Read More)

All of us at A2B Tracking Solutions send our congratulations on this very special occasion - The U.S. Marine Corps 235th Birthday. (Read More)

What is eLog21? Here is an explanation from the eLog21 web site: “Expeditionary Logistics for the 21st Century…integrates and governs logistics transformation initiatives to ensure the warfighter receives the right support at the right place and the right time”. To learn more visit: http://www.af.mil/information/elog21/index.asp

My interpretation is that having equipment ready (or maintaining readiness) while managing costs is the highest priority. The message cites a logistical imperative for clear and consistent system transparency. That means that easily captured, highly accurate data on all systems and parts is critical. Enter UID. (Read More)