By: Id Integration
Submitted: 2010-07-16 02:51:27 | Word Count: 430
The logistics involved with the storage, indexing, and transporting a large quantity of items and goods can be a daunting task. There are many opportunities for complications to spring up and waste time and money along the way. Many companies and other organizations are adopting a new method of standardizing identification of these items, with the hope that the greater level of precision and efficiency will prevent issues during any stage of the logistic cycle.
Taken from the Department of Defense specifications on transport, storage, and monitoring, private and public sector groups are utilizing UID labels for logistics purposes. These Universal Identification labels are in accordance to the MIL-SPEC-130, which outlines procedures and requirements for the marking of items under the ownership of the Department of Defense.
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In order to be in compliance with the military specification all UID labels must provide a series of markings on the item in question. These labels follow strict guidelines that are demanded by MIL-SPEC-130. Amongst other requirements, the labels must have both human readable and machine readable text. The human readable text must be a particular font and size. Additionally, the machine readable text must be in the form of a bar code matrix, also in of a certain size and type.
UID labels serve to cut down on the wasted money and time that is lost though inefficient logistic systems. Time can be lost through incorrect identification or through mishandling a fragile or dangerous object. The information that is conveyed through this labeling system seeks to eliminate these errors. Data showing the quantity, type, expiration date, storage requirements, and group number are all expressed through these labels.
This system not only provides a standardized and efficient solution to the problem of logistics, it allows means for tracking and monitoring to be optimized as well. In accordance to MIL-SPEC-130, each item is given UID labels and is entered into a UID registry. This is a database of all items that are owned exclusively by the Department of Defense or by third party contractors and commercial groups. This central database can be a valuable asset to the logistics process.
UID labels are an effective solution to the many complicated problems that can arise during the transportation, storage, and indexing of a large number of items. It has served the Military well, and can be strategically applied to private sector groups as well.
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Jet City Laser manufactures UID Labels, UID Registry & also offers other UIDservices. Customers receive verification reports for each UID barcode, assuring 100% compliance to the quality standards of MIL-STD-130.
