UID of Items Basics Tutorial

Speaker:
Pam Rooney, UID Policy Office Support

This tutorial, intended for the UID novice, will provide the participant with the background necessary for understanding UID…what it is, why it is important, how data is captured and how it is implemented.

Opening Keynote

Speaker:
Rene Christiansen, CEO of ARN Support

Mr. Rene Christiansen retired as a Major from the Danish Armed Forces in 2009 where he served for 32 years with the last 25 years in logistics. Additionally, since 1998, Rene has been a member of NATO's Asset Tracking Interservice Working Group and continues as Chair to the Technical Panel of the Working Group. Attend this session to understand the many details and progressions that have been underway to ensure global asset tracking initiatives.

Dutch MoD Report on UID Pilot

Speaker:
Rune Koesen, System/Project Manager, Netherlands Defence Materiel Organization

The Dutch MoD will report on the Small Caliber Guns UID Pilot Program currently underway in the Netherlands. Understand their Proof of Concept: UID marking method assessment; label selections; the first steps in the establishment of a Dutch UID Registry; and hardware considerations.

Norwegian Pilot Program Report

Speaker:
Tor Arne Irgens, Commander Senior Grade Information Management Branch, Norwegian Defence Systems Management Division (NDSD/IM-PLCS)

This session will review the results from the IUID-PLCS Pilot, address why the Norwegian Defence Systems Management Division office considers UID a important piece of the puzzle to the Product Life Cycle Support perspective, the scope of the P2529 PLCS project and planned follow up of pilot.

European Report on UID from AIM Germany, AIM Netherlands and AIM Global

Speaker:
Heinrich Oehlmann, AIM Global

Join AIM – the global association for automatic identification and mobility - for a presentation surveying the technology solutions available for UID & RFID as key enablers for item visibility & management in Europe. The principles of UID, and the industries currently sharing the UID approach and practical applications will be discussed. Finally, this session will share the details of the AIM Direct Part Marking (DPM) Guideline (on its way to becoming an ISO/IEC Standard) for printing quality and control.

IUID Life-cycle Mangement for Defence - using SAP Business Suite to meet IUID requirements and get value out of IUID

Speaker:
Uwe Schweig, SAP, Industry Solution Management, Defence

Learn how to collaborate with your suppliers and enable the added value out of IUID. Learn about IUID Life-cycle Mangement as an integrated solution. Enhance logistics with IUID capability. Capture & control item life cycle events and use them for increased asset visibility and availability while reducing costs. Establish an IUID registry as a single source of information for all unique identifiers (UIIs) and associated data. The session will provide with applied examples in industry and defence.

The Business Case for Automatic Identification Solutions within Facilities and throughout the Supply Chain.

Speaker:

John C McFadyen, GM International Operations, Savi Technology, A Lockheed Martin Company

Learn how leading commercial companies and defense agencies are leveraging the full spectrum of Automatic Identification technologies to improve their supply chain operations and capture savings against the bottom line. These case studies will show how Automatic Identification can drive "just-in-time" operations and provide decision makers with quality information about the location and condition of their assets. These case studies will also provide insight into the future trends of Automatic Identification. Case studies will include leading MRO, Aerospace and Chemical companies as well as government defense agencies.

NATO and the Successful Adoption of Unique Identification of Items

Speaker:
Rob Leibrandt, Deputy Program Manager for Unique Identification, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for AT&L and Chair Allied Committee 327, WG 5

Understand the status of UID of Items implementation and the development of cooperative tools and capabilities to leverage the NATO codification system. Learn how UID will support effective decision-making by exploiting Systems Lifecycle Management (SLCM) and enable the efficient linkage of business processes through the application of International standards. By instituting standardized and permanent unique item identifiers, NATO will improve logistics interoperability and exchange of life cycle event details. Implementation will enhance operational interoperability as well as enable coordinated logistics and cooperative acquisition information.

AC135 and NATO Codification - Roles and Responsibilities

Speaker:
George Bond, NATO Allied Committee 135

Understand how National Codification and UID work together to provide enhanced support for track & trace.
The NATO Codification System is managed and run by a NATO Cadre Group consisting of the National Directors on Codification Allied Committee 135 (AC/135).
This group, which is under the authority of the Conference of National Armament Directors (CNAD), is committed to increased effectiveness and efficiency of global logistics systems and operations for participating nations and to provide the bridge necessary to facilitate global logistics operations.

UID Policy & Registry Needs

Speaker:
Brian Quinn, Manager AIT Programs. Savi Technology, A Lockheed Martin Company

This session is geared toward those looking to leverage UID in their business process or mandate it down the supply chain. Topics will include policy language, policy flow down, lessons learned, centralized registry concepts, and how to get value out of UID policy thru effective ROI tactics.

Codification Principles and Applications

Speaker:

Lt. Col. Pol Deschuyteneer, Director, Nato Codification Bureau Belgium

This session will review the principles of the codification system and provide an update on the current activities of the National Codification Bureau. Also addressed will be the added value and the integration and mapping between UID and the NATO Stock Number along with other systems and organizations.

Asset Marking in Challenging Environments

Speaker:
Randy Uveges, Horizons UID Product Manager, CAMCODE Division

This session will provide specific marking lessons resulting form hundreds of UID asset marking efforts. Detailed performance reports for materials, production methods, break even analysis for different forms of label production, decision criteria for making or procuring labels and an opportunity to ask questions specific to your marking challenge.

Recent Advances in UID Technology

Speaker:
Kyle O’Brien, Product Manager, Microscan

In this session, we will discuss the successful implementation of UID including the technology that will help you comply with the standards. We will also discuss the marking, verification and reading technology required to comply. Verification standards including AIM DPM and recent advances in direct part marking (DPM) reading and verification will also be highlighted.

Codification Tools

Speaker:
Gilles Vergnerie, Chief of codification Branch, NATO Cooperative Logistics Programme, LZ, NAMSA

Attend this session to learn about the Codification tools that are offered to support the NATO Codification System, including the NATO Master Catalogue of References for Logistics (NMCRL), which is now available in twelve languages. Forthcoming enhancements will include integration of the multilingual directory of groups and classes and the availability of item names from a single point of entry for enhanced logistics information and tracking.

A Case Study: A Complete UID System Delivered to the Norwegian Company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace

Speaker:
Terje Melandsø, Managing Director, Elop-DolphiScan AS

This session will describe a Web-based application utilizing an SQL Database that can support multiple user authentication modes and generate the UID and guarantee uniqueness. Prints to laser foil- or label marking, interface to verification/validation system and enable transmission to the prime contractor and/or UID registry. A complete system tool that is flexible and minimizes the learning curve associated with implementing UID compliance.

F35 Joint Strike Fighter Efforts with UID in NATO and DoD

Speaker:
Billy Tapp, JSF SCM PHS&T Lead, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

This session focuses on all pertinent documents and industry standards for UID within NATO and DoD. Topics will include a discussion on part marking requirements for UID, deviation from part marking requirements based upon limited space, verification requirements for UID and data submittal. Discussion will address F-35 team expectations on how suppliers are to fulfill these requirements.