Tracking Next Generation Automatic Identification Technology into 2035

Abstract

This paper explores the advances in automatic identification technology, specifically radio frequency identification, and seeks to exploit these capabilities for use in the Department of Defense (DOD) supply chain. Using technological trends, a thorough literature review, and the opinions of experts, the paper compares current technology to a 2035 requirements forecast to identify capability gaps. The end goal is logistics situational awareness, whereby the DOD has the ability to provide end-to-end visibility throughout its supply chain and can rapidly mobilize, deploy, sustain, and redeploy forces in support of national security objectives.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2010
Accession Number
AD1003671

Entities

People

  • Richard Jr N. Holifield

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Computer Networks
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Information Systems
  • Logistics
  • Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Military Science
  • Mobile Devices
  • Mobile Phones
  • Radio Frequency
  • Sensor Networks
  • Supply Chain
  • Supply Chain Management
  • United States Transportation Command
  • Warfare
  • Wireless Networks

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.