IUID is an integral part of MIL STD 130 as set forth by the US Department of Defense. MIL STD 130 requires every item in the possession of the US Military to be marked with an IUID also known as Item Unique Identification.
Each IUID is a unique identifier containing specific data pertinent to an individual asset and is identified with a 2D Data Matrix barcode. This unique barcode is used by the DoD to track and report information about that item throughout the lifecycle of that asset.
MIL STD 130 requires that the IUID label be physically attached to the asset for the full lifetime of that asset. Once the IUID label has been applied and registered — it is a painful process to change or fix any mistakes. Therefore, it is critical to get the IUID data correct the first time and applied properly to the item in order to maintain compliance.
Audit Readiness
The US Congress has mandated and the DoD is committed to Audit Readiness in 2018. Which means that all mission critical assets in the possession of the US Military must be accountable and ready for audits by the DCMA. Auditors will be looking to ensure that all items that have been reported to the system of record actually exist. And that all items that exist have been properly reported to that same system of record.
The IUID Policy is at the core of this Audit Readiness Initiative. And it seems clear that DCMA will focus on IUID and MIL STD 130 compliance for all branches of the military and the defense contractors who support them.
IUID Label Webinar
A2B Tracking invites you to attend a free discussion between Dan Faria, IUID Label Expert and Peter Collins, CEO. This IUID Label Webinar will concentrate on 5 basic but essential requirements of MIL STD 130. Learn the five fundamentals that you’ll need to follow in order to meet MIL STD 130 compliance and be able to pass that inevitable DCMA audit.
Join our live discussion on Thursday January 25th at 2:00pm EST to answer the following questions:
- Why are IUID labels so important?
- Difference between Construct 1 vs Construct 2?
- Should I outsource or produce IUID labels in-house?
- What factors need to be considered in choosing the proper material and marking method?
- What is the difference between Verification and Validation?
- What data is needed to create a conforming MIL STD 130 label?
- How do I make sure that my IUID labels pass an Audit?
After the session, you’ll have a good understanding on the importance of your data, material options, marking methods, verification and validation as well as application considerations to ensure 100% compliance to MIL STD 130.
Click here to learn the 5 Key Steps to Audit-Ready IUID Labels.
