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Peter Collins, President of A2B

There’s an old saying that says: “Once you’re over the hill, you pick up speed.” UID and RFID are over the hills of doubt and resistance, and indeed they are picking up speed. Compliance has evolved enormously since the concept of tracking serialized assets was first introduced by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics back in 2003. We have seen the DoD and its suppliers go from doubt and resistance, to vague interest, to an understanding of the benefits, to willing participants and co-creators of this methodology for realizing unheard of efficiencies in the military and beyond.

Needless to say there is plenty of expertise to go around here at A2B. So from time to time you will be hearing from me or one of our experts who will keep you posted on relevant UID, RFID and AIT topics.

Our intention is to help you stay abreast of unfolding requirements and understand what they mean to you. We also want you to count on us for data management education. And we also want to assist you in sorting through compliance options, including marking choices and software system considerations.

Peter Collins, President of A2B


Peter Collins

President of A2B Tracking Solutions, Inc.


“Budget Cuts, Counterfeiting and Barcodes” on Capitol Hill

A2B Tracking - Friday, June 15, 2012

AIM’s UID Supplier Alliance (USA) is hosting what may turn out to be a pivotal event in IUID adoption. Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, who understands the broad spectrum benefits of  IUID and has a particular interest in the problem of counterfeit parts in the military supply chain, has been instrumental in helping to support “Budget Cuts, Counterfeiting and Barcodes” to be held on June 19th in Washington, DC.

I will be emceeing the event where DoD officials, Senator Whitehouse’s Congressional colleagues and business leaders will learn how IUID is being used to reduce costs, improve management, increase readiness and prevent counterfeiting. The event, which will also touch upon recent reports and investigations by DoD and GAO will include a panel discussion and technology demonstrations.

Panel discussion members are Honorable Michael Wynne, Former Secretary of the Air Force and former Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense AT&L;  Mr. Paul Peters, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Supply Chain Integration, OUSD (AT&L)/L&MR; Col Jack Wayman, Director, Integration Improvement Initiatives Official of the Deputy Chief of Staff G-8, Programs Headquarters, Department of the Army;  Mr. Lou Kratz, Vice President, Logistics and Sustainment, Lockheed Martin Corp. and Mr. Chuck Evanhoe, Board, AIM North America. Lt. Col. (Ret) Greg Redick, President, Potomic Redan Associates, will moderate the panel.
Senator Whitehouse will be the featured guest speaker. I know the entire IUID community will echo my sincere appreciation for his interest and for this opportunity to showcase IUID, a technology that ameliorates a whole host of national security and budgetary challenges. 

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