RFID Interrogators Support Maintenance and Repair ...

Stairstep Technologies in the Supply Support Activity

Major Peter D. Crean writes ...

... "To get the most current information on the movement of critical maintenance repair parts, SSA's can use an RF interrogator to access a USAREUR data base that is kept current by established sites, both in the United States and in Europe. The 1st Armored Division used data provided from RFID technology to improve readiness and build confidence among its units in the supply and transportation system. Because they were confident that the part was on its way, they could reduce stocks on hand and avoid reordering, which allowed them to save money. " ...