Suppliers to the U.S. Department of Defense Can Now Use RFID Tags Based on EPCglobal Standards to Meet Shipping Requirements; New EPCglobal Tag Data Standard Adapted for DoD's 60,000 Suppliers.LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. -- U.S. Defense Department suppliers may now use Electronic Product Code (EPC (1) (Entertainment PC) See HTPC. (2) (Electronic Product Code) A standard code for RFID tags administered by EPCglobal Inc. (www.epcglobalinc.org). ) tags to comply with the department's request to integrate RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. into supply shipments by 2007. This new capability comes after the EPCglobal Inc Board of Governors recently ratified a revision of the tag data standard. The revision incorporates the Defense Department's Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code and the Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DODAAC DODAAC Department Of Defense Activity Address Code ), enabling the department's 60,000 suppliers who use CAGE or DODAAC to use those codes to comply with the agency's request to apply RFID tags on all department deliveries by January 2007. "This is a milestone for EPCglobal and for the Defense Department's mission to ensure critical supplies are where they need them at the right time, every time," said Mike Meranda, president of EPCglobal US. The Defense Department has embraced EPC technology to ensure the development of worldwide, interoperable standards that address the global supply chain. "The approval of the DoD Tag Data Construct as an EPC standard is a critical step for the Department of Defense as we implement RFID in our supply chain," said Alan Estevez, assistant deputy under secretary of defense for supply chain integration. Representatives of the Defense Department have worked directly with EPCglobal's Fast Moving Consumer Goods “CPG” redirects here. For other uses, see CPG (disambiguation). Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), also known as Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), are products that have a quick turnover and relatively low cost. Business Action Group since August on the revision, holding weekly teleconferences and in-person meetings every quarter as they hammered out the details. "This is one way EPC technology can help not only the commercial supply chains that fill our stores, but supply chains that are vital to our nation," said Meranda. About EPCglobal US EPCglobal US is an affiliate of EPCglobal Inc serving subscribers in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. to help foster the adoption of the EPCglobal Network and related technology. The EPCglobal Network combines radio frequency identification See RFID. (RFID) technology, existing communications network The transmission channels interconnecting all client and server stations as well as all supporting hardware and software. infrastructure, and the Electronic Product Code(TM) (a number for uniquely identifying an item) to enable accurate, cost-efficient visibility of information in the supply chain. The end result helps organizations be more efficient, flexible, and responsive to customer needs. For more information about EPCglobal US(TM), please visit www.EPCglobalUS.org. |
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