Become UID Compliant and Track Your Investments
Product tracking is an essential requirement of business no matter the type of business. A business needs to track its products for several important reasons. A few of these reasons are listed below.
Helps a business measure its assets.
When a business knows its assets, it becomes easier to maintain them.
Asset tracking helps in the process of product distribution and thus reduces product waste.
UID solutions often help a business to streamline their production processes for increased safety and output.
The UID marking process tries to provide each nameplate with specific codes. These codes are created and authorized after a number of crucial steps. The recommended marking process includes the coding process, data validation, data verification, and many other processes. Each of these methods is guided by a set of rules and specifications. Standards like MIL STD 130, MIL STD 129, ISO 16022, ISO15415, and AS9132 regulate each step of the marking procedure.. Following these guidelines will ensure greater compliance and success in most U.S. Department of Defense applications.
Why are UID nameplates unique?
UID nameplates are unique because of strict UID regulations. Each product manufacturer must go through an official registration process. To obtain UID registration, a manufacturer has to submit the detailed information of the delivered product. As such, a manufacturer or product supplier must mention:
What type of product it is
Specific information regarding the use identifier
Enterprise codes and issuing agency codes
Part/serial number of the ordered item
Initial cost and item acquisition cost of a product
Details of the nameplate including its size and printing features
Unique features of nameplates
Each nameplate features distinct characteristics. The codes used on each label and tag differ from one another. Each of the labels and tags has to contain a part number and a pin number. Every nameplate is characterized with specific part and pin numbers. Apart from these codes, nameplates must meet the rules of MIL STD 130. This standard provides detailed specifications for marking methods, coding, data formatting, and other important processes.
Laser printing, programmable stylus indenting, chemical etching, embossing, engraving, and inkjet printing are recommended marking procedures.
1D data matrix format is recommended where 2D data matrix is not applicable.
Each nameplate has to pass quality testing before the registration process.
Nameplates help with product identification, tracking, and management by providing globally unique codes. If you want to track your company assets and investments, learn more about UID marking and nameplates. Visit www.id-integration.com to learn more about UID Basics.
About The Author-
ID-integration provides complete solutions for UID Labels, UID nameplates and MIL SPEC 130 related needs and can assist with complete UID policy in accordance with DFARS 252.211-7003.
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