There are many benefits to using barcodes and RFID tags for auto identification. Auto identification technology allows for simple product identification and authentication, visibility of assets, items, and equipment, enhanced security, faster, more accurate inventory control, labor savings, and precise data. The difficulty of implementation, however, often lies in deciding between barcodes or RFID tags [...]
With the emergence of Item Unique Identification, or IUID, confusions regarding implementation have come to the surface. Implementing IUID and being compliant with government restrictions begins with your contract. The Department of Defense has determined that it is imperative that items valued at or above $5,000 be marked with UID. Take a look at your [...]
When dealing with highly regulated industries, tracking physical assets in an organized and efficient manner is vital. Military standards for IUID compliance mandated by the Department of Defense are no exception when it comes to regulating Government contractors that provide goods and services to the military. Asset tracking requires the coordination of a vast [...]
Keeping up with the necessary Automatic Identification Technology (AIT) on all your products and equipment is a lengthy and sometimes complicated process. You may find yourself struggling to maintain compliance standards, as it is extremely easy to get confused. Often, a lot of different workers from various departments participate in different stages of the IUID compliance progression, making it [...]
Simple and effective asset tracking is an essential part of your operation. You can have all the latest and greatest software for asset tracking, but without the hardware components to go with it, that sophisticated software is essentially useless. Proper tracking hardware – from barcodes to mobile computers – will complement your software and make [...]
The tracking world as we once knew it, has taken a huge turn in the past 5 years. New federal rules and regulations can make it difficult to manage your assets while staying compliant. But with cloud-based tracking, it can be simpler than ever before. So, why exactly is cloud-based asset tracking a smart decision? [...]
