The DLA's global supply chain provides worldwide logistics support to U.S. military departments and selected government agencies. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies are used to track and trace assets. Active RFID tags are self-powered, while passive RFID tags contain no power source and are read as they move through the electromagnetic field of RFID readers.
“Together, we're integrating passive RFID technologies with the DoD's current active RFID infrastructure, which Unisys has managed for 11 years. The integrated solution Unisys and ODIN offer is more sophisticated than simply slapping tags on containers and reading them at distribution centers.”
The DoD mandates that key suppliers apply passive RFID technology to pallets entering the DLA supply system at distribution centers and depots. As DLA facilities consolidate shipments for worldwide distribution and delivery, Unisys and ODIN will integrate passive RFID data with active RFID solutions to provide comprehensive information to military and civilian decision makers.
"This BPA combines our extensive active RFID experience with ODIN technologies' passive RFID expertise," said David Engstrom, vice president, Army & Logistics, Unisys. "Together, we're integrating passive RFID technologies with the DoD's current active RFID infrastructure, which Unisys has managed for 11 years. The integrated solution Unisys and ODIN offer is more sophisticated than simply slapping tags on containers and reading them at distribution centers."
Unisys has been working with the DoD for more than a decade, using RFID technology to track the military's assets - including warfighting equipment, all classes of supplies and repair parts - worldwide. The Unisys engagement covers more than 1,500 nodes or RFID read/write stations worldwide and is the largest worldwide RFID network. Unisys and ODIN together bring a unique ability to test, design and implement a solution from hardware up to data management.
"The DoD operates the world's most complex supply chain and physics expertise is critical to ensure its RFID system functions properly. The DLA has learned that you cannot just turn on a reader and hope it works. This is where ODIN technologies' industry-leading RF physics and solution design expertise can help. ODIN technologies looks forward to deploying RFID infrastructure that can meet the tough operational requirements of the war fighter," said Patrick J. Sweeney II, chief executive officer, ODIN technologies.
About Unisys
Unisys is a worldwide information technology services and solutions company. Our people combine expertise in consulting, systems integration, outsourcing, infrastructure and server technology with precision thinking and relentless execution to help clients, in more than 100 countries, quickly and efficiently achieve competitive advantage. For more information, visit www.unisys.com.
About ODIN technologies
ODIN technologies is the leader in the physics of RFID infrastructure testing, deployment and certification. ODIN technologies leverages its team of RF engineers, physicists and software developers combined with its laboratory facilities to provide RFID consulting services to major retailers, consumer goods manufacturers, United States government agencies and other RFID early adopters. ODIN technologies is privately held and has labs and offices in Reston, Virginia and a systems development office in Dublin, Ireland. (www.odintechnologies.com)
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