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DOD designates TRANSCOM as lead RFID and AIT proponent.(Department of Defense, Transportation...

The U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) was recently designated as the lead functional proponent for implementation of radio frequency identification (RFID) and related automatic identification technology (AIT) for the Department of Defense (DOD) supply chain.

The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics announced the designation in a 26 September memorandum that states, "This memorandum clarifies the role of the DPO [Distribution Process Owner] in executing an AIT implementation strategy and developing a centralized approach for use of t

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