RFID Reinventing Logistics ...

Marine Corps News> Reinventing Marine Corps logistics

Cpl. Mike Escobar writes ...

... "Connecting supplies to troops in forward-deployed locations remains a challenge, Howard stated. He said not all Department of Defense containers contain the frequency ID tags yet; however, a new policy mandates widespread use of RFID technology by 2005. Suppliers will have to place RFID tags on every part, case or pallet of cargo by January 2005, he continued. Despite the challenges that remain, Marines using the system enjoy the newfound conveniences JTAV provides." ...