Washington, DC, Dec. 2, 2003 -- Intermec Technologies Corp, a pioneer in radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies and global supply chain automatic data collection systems, today announced the availability of RFID products and services that comply with the requirements for the U.S. Department of Defense''s universal identification (UID) initiative, outlined today in Washington, D.C.
The Department of Defense has asked suppliers to include UID identification markings on products supplied to the government by 2005. A UID product marking system can include RFID, barcoding, and other types of automatic identification. Adoption of the UID system will allow the Department to increase efficiency and cut costs, even while increasing distribution accuracy and inventory visibility.
Intermec has a 30-year history as a U.S. Government partner, working with many of its many agencies, including the Dept of Defense, on supply chain efficiency and inventory tracking initiatives. The company has a wide selection of standards-based equipment and services available that meet Dept. of Defense UID requirements.
"Today''s announcement by the Department of Defense underscores the promise and future of RFID technology at the heart of the supply chain," said Intermec vice president Mike Wills, who leads Intermec''s RFID initiatives. "From toothpaste to munitions, the Department of Defense arguably has the world''s most diverse supply chain. Now, with RFID and a standards-based approach, the Department and its suppliers will be able to achieve real-time visibility of their products for more efficient and effective delivery when and where they are most needed."