Don’t miss your first chance to hear the new direction in TAV policy! • Create opportunities for your organization to take part in DoD logistics automation and transformation efforts • Hear updates from all major services, agencies, and the OSD on current enterprise initiatives • Discover new technology and trends in AIT and how these will impact the DoD and the defense industry

1. Sweeping changes
to RFID acquisition
policy!
presents a training conference
See page 5 for
details
5TH ANNUAL
TAV
TOTAL ASSET VISIBILITY TM
Pre-Conference RFID Technology Focus Day: January 26, 2009
Washington, D.C
Main Conference: January 27 – 28, 2009
Hear From Our
Don’t miss your first chance to hear the new
direction in TAV policy! Distinguished Speaker
Faculty Including:
This is the only event where you will be able to:
VADM Ann Rondeau, USN
Create opportunities for your organization to take part in DoD
•
Deputy Commander
logistics automation and transformation efforts USTRANSCOM
MG Vincent Boles, USA
Hear updates from all major services, agencies, and the OSD on
•
Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff
current enterprise initiatives Army G-4
Discover new technology and trends in AIT and how these will
• Robert Leibrandt
Deputy Director, UID Policy Office,
impact the DoD and the defense industry
OSD
Grover Dunn
Director of Transformation,
Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics,
Installations and Mission Support
US Air Force
LTC Patrick Burden, USA
Product Manager, PM J-AIT
US Army
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2. Who you will meet:
5TH ANNUAL
IDGA’s Total Asset Visibility for
TAV
Defense 2009 provides a venue for
logisticians, equipment suppliers,
and military offices to review
issues-at-hand, discuss options,
and integrate solutions affecting
asset visibility. You will have the
TOTAL ASSET VISIBILITY unique opportunity to interact and
TM
network with senior level
professionals from military units,
government agencies, contractors,
and technology service providers.
Delegates will include leaders with a
variety of responsibilities, including:
Dear Colleague, • Plans and Policy
Operational Requirements
•
DoD logistics transformation requ
ires leaner, more efficient managem Program Management
•
ent of the global
supply chain. In the struggle to do
more with less, innovative technolo Technology Systems
gy and waste- •
reducing processes MUST be adopted
and integrated into all aspects of
global supply Engineering Initiatives
chain operations. •
IDGA’s 5th Annual Total Asset Visi
bility for Defense Summit emp
hasizes
Logistics Transformation and Aut
omation for Improved Asset Visi
bility
Important policy updates and mod
ernization efforts to be discussed
include:
• Revi
sions to active RFID procurement and
acquisition from PM J-AIT
• DoD
policy updates on IUID and RFID man
Here’s what past
dates
• ERP
implementation efforts at all military
services attendees are saying
• Prog
ress on the US Army’s transition to
a Single Army Logistics Enterprise
about IDGA events:
• Stra
tegic logistics goals at USTRANSCO
M, DLA, and regional COCOMS
Wow! These guys came in with
The 2009 summit provides a forum
for senior level government and milit
ary officials,
industry partners, and the academic “real world” experiences and
community to align shared goals,
showcase new
technology, and define the way forw
took the time and effort to
ard.
present the information in an
Don’t miss these vital takeawa
ys:
organized manner. What a
AIT updates and projected requ
•
wealth of knowledge they freely
irements from all military
services including a look at the
outcome of PM J-AIT’s recent shared. Thanks!
request for information
In-Transit Visibility improvemen – Operations Analyst, Northrup
•
ts and achieving asset visibility
to “the last
tactical mile” Grumman Integrated Systems,
Force reset progress and requirem
•
ent gaps: Where we are now and Western Region
where
we need to be
Take the time now to block off Janu “Thank you for bringing
ary 26 – 28, 2009 in your calendar
, and reserve your
place among your peers and key lead
ers in the Logistics community. Regi together such a wide array of
ster yourself and
your team today. Call Sherryl at 416
-597-4710 or email sherryl.jacobs
@idga.org logistics experts. The
I look forward to meeting you in Janu information exchange was of
ary!
great value. Well done!”
V/R,
– Major, Canadian Forces
Aerospace Warfare Centre
P.S. All new for 2009
Don,t miss the pre-conference This was a great forum and a
great way to collaborate with
RFID Technology Focus day
Thomas Engelman
other professionals in the
Program Director
on page 3! logistics community.
Total Asset Visibility for Defens
e
– Principal Logistics Specialist,
Concurrent Technologies
Corporation (CTC)
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3. RFID TECHNOLOGY FOCUS DAY RFID TECHNOLOGY FOCUS DAY
Monday, January 26th, 2009
Give time to the issues that matter most. Sign up for the These practical application sessions will deliver high impact training
RFID Technology Focus Day and dedicate more time to dialogue led by globally recognized experts.
and networking in a classroom environment.
During a Focus Day, you can expect:
This in-depth and interactive series of workshops will examine • Smaller, classroom-style sessions
current research and development in RFID technology, standards, • Detailed materials
and interoperability. Hear from leading academic researchers and • Live applications
government organizations on the technology and processes that • In-depth discussions with the class leaders and fellow attendees
are revolutionizing the supply chain management function.
8:00am – 8:30am Registration & Coffee
Technology that is revolutionizing asset visibility!
8:30am – 10:30am
RFID Innovations and Technical Solutions Workshop
As radio frequency identification (RFID) technology expands and improves, research on new technology and standards plays a pivotal role in the advancement
of supply chain management. RFID has become a major component of the DoD supply chain as well as every major manufacturing organization in the world.
This workshop will present the most cutting edge and practical advancements in RFID to date.
What will be covered: Session Leaders:
• Latest RFID technology advancements
Dr. Marlin Mickle, Nickolas A. DeCecco Professor, and
• Interoperability challenges and solutions
Director, RFID Center of Excellence, University of Pittsburgh
• Standards testing and compliance updates
Dr. Peter Hawrylak, RFID Center of Excellence, University of
Pittsburgh
How you will benefit:
Implement new technical advancements to improve supply chain operations at your
•
organization
Optimize RFID readability and data transfer for maximum efficiency
•
Learn how to integrate current technology in any supply chain system
•
Current updates to DLA’s asset visibility system
10:30am – 12:30pm
DLA’s AV System Update and Hands-On Training
As DLA’s asset visibility system continues to expand its capabilities, it is imperative to understand the new interface and increased functionality of the
program. This interactive Asset Visibility (AV) workshop will demonstrate how the AV application can be used to track assets throughout the logistics pipeline.
What will be covered: How you will benefit:
• How the application has the ability to track items that are on the shelf ready to issue • Learn what the latest updates to AV are and how they will
or from the original requisition be of direct benefit to your organization
• How to follow items through the transportation pipeline to final destination • Leverage IRRIS mapping technology to improve asset
• A demonstration of how Passive and Active RFID technology are enablers within AV
tracking through the single AV portal
that are part of the end to end visibility of assets • Receive hands-on training that will guide you through the
• The partnership with SDDC and the ability to integrate IRRIS with the current AV system
full range of AV tools
Session Leader:
Karen Blanck, Deputy Program Manager, Asset Visibility, DLA
12:30pm – 1:00pm Lunch
Lab Tested Techniques to Improve RFID Readability
1:00pm – 3:00pm
A System Level Approach to Maximizing Supply Chain Productivity and Efficiency
RF tagging and reading innovations are contributing to efficiency within the supply chain, both from a shipper's viewpoint and a purchaser's desire. A main
component of that is whether RFID tags can be read and written to during processing, handling, storage, and logistics, regardless of where this occurs. This
workshop will focus on how to maximize RFID readability in order to improve supply chain system accuracy and efficiency.
What will be covered: • Determine how well reads may occur within a facility or
• New technology and methods to enhance tag readability
maintenance depot
• Standards testing to determine the RFID read fields for case loads and for pallet loads • What this research means for you and how you can
• Manufacturer case studies to best define how to pre-apply tags in the shipping case
develop effective and meaningful improvements to your
supply chain
How you will benefit:
Learn how product materials, packaging materials, and product shape impact readability Session Leader:
•
Robb Clarke, MBA, PhD, MSU School of Packaging
Auto-ID Testing and Research Center, Michigan State University
Independent Technology and Product Evaluations
3:00pm – 5:00pm
RFID Testing and Technology Assessment
A promising technology, RFID has been thrust into the forefront by recent mandates and recommendations in managing the supply chain for retailers,
government agencies, and pharmaceuticals. Due to the newness of the technology and lack of widespread performance standards, there has been a lack of
reliable, unbiased, independent information about the performance of differing RFID equipment. This workshop will provide up-to-date information on the
most cost-effective RFID solutions and available alternatives.
What will be covered: Reduce the need for expensive in-house testing and consulting
•
• An honest assessment of current RFID technology and alternatives
Access the results of extensive unbiased testing for your
•
• Advantages of RFID vs. traditional item tracking technology
organization’s benefit
• Measuring the performance of item level passive RFID tags
Session Leader:
How you will benefit: Dr. Dan Deavours, Director of Research, RFID Alliance Lab,
• How the technology impacts your business
University of Kansas
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5. MAIN CONFERENCE MAIN CONFERENCE
DAY 1 Tuesday, January 27, 2009 DAY 2 Wednesday, January 28, 2009
7:30 Registration & Coffee 7:45 Registration & Coffee
8:15 Welcome & Chairperson’s Opening Remarks 8:15 Welcome & Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Keynote
8:30 Distribution Asset Visibility Initiatives at USTRANSCOM 8:30 US Army Transformational Efforts towards a Single Army Logistics
VADM Ann Rondeau, USN Enterprise
Deputy Commander, USTRANSCOM • Key logistics lessons learned from OEF and OIF
Keynote
• Army logistics automation
9:10 Available Technologies and Updates to Improve Global Supply Chain • Contractor support for Army logistics efforts
RFID Contracting
Management and Total Asset Visibility MG Vincent Boles, USA
• Updated software and hardware solutions for global asset tracking Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Army G-4
Update
• RFID III Contract Vehicle and the expectations for active RFID at the DoD Paulette Schwoebel
• Outcome of the RFI for new automatic identification technology CIO, Army G-4
LTC Patrick Burden, USA
Product Manager, Joint- Automatic Identification Technology 9:10 UID Policy Directives for Improved Item Lifecycle Management
Achieving operational readiness
•
9:50 Active RFID Procurement and Acquisition: Implications of the RFID III • Guaranteeing data quality
Contract Vehicle • Increasing visibility for cross utilisation of critical assets
• A brief overview of the RFID program to date including lessons learned • Decreasing the theatre logistics footprint
Keynote
from OEF and OIF Robert Leibrandt
• A look at the expanded application set under RFID III Deputy Director, UID Policy Office, OSD
• Defining and meeting interoperability standards
Puvvada Venkatapathi 9:50 Saving a Life Each Day: RFID/IUID on the Battlefield
CTO, Unisys Federal Systems Don't just generate IUID/RFID data. USE IT!
•
• Implement a system that impacts at the soldier level to make life easier and safer
10:30 Networking Break Y.Y Wong
EHF NECC/TIP Project Manager, Electronic Systems Engineer, US NAVY SPAWAR
11:15 Logistics Automation and Transformation Efforts in Support of
Global Air Force Sustainment and Readiness 10:30 Networking Break
• Identifying Air Force priorities and logistic challenges
• How new technology is enabling processes needed to support an 11:15 Logistics Modernization Program Support of the Army Initiative -
expeditionary AF in a joint warfighting environment Total Asset Visibility (TAV)
PM Perspective
• AIT as the key to business intelligence collection • LMP general overview (deployed in 2003, stats, quick facts)
Grover Dunn, SES • Example(s) of how LMP provides total asset visibility - drill down capabilities,
Director of Transformation, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Installations demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, real-time views
and Mission Support, US Air Force • Importance of viewing and analyzing financials
• Where LMP fits into Army and DoD's ERP (and SALE if applicable)
11:55 Active and Passive RFID Updates and Impact on the End-to-End COL Scott Lambert, USA
Global Supply Chain Project Manager, Logistics Modernization Program
Ian Robertson
Global Industry Development Director, EPCglobal 11:55 SDDC-DLA Partnership for Increased Global In-Transit Visibility
Overview of the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command-DLA
•
12:35 Lunch partnership and how it will contribute to global asset visibility
• Functionality of the IRRIS web portal and compatibility with DLA’s AV System
1:35 Real-time Asset Visibility and BCS3 • Using IRRIS technology to integrate transportation logistics, real-time
Obtaining asset visibility throughout the supply chain from the point of tracking, and infrastructure data into a single, secure application
•
shipment to final destination. accessible through the Internet
• Tracking resources and establishing automated alerts when critical Darren Guttmann
resources require individual tracking or are below prescribed levels. IRRIS Program Manager, SDDC/TEA
• Forecasting future mission requirements based on actual information
rather than estimated asset and in-transit data. 12:35 Lunch
LTC Anthony Evans, USA
Product Manager, BCS3, US Army 1:35 Leveraging RFID and AIT Technologies for Real-Time Asset Tracking
and Visibility
Warfighter Panel
2:15 Lessons Learned Delivering Critical Assets to the Warfighter • USTRANSCOM's lead role in AIT for DOD
The importance of Asset Visibility from the “Boots on the Ground” • DOD AIT Vision established in DOD AIT Concept of Operations
Perspective • DOD AIT Implementation Plan and AIT initiatives
Capt Bill Slack, USMC David Dias
Officer in Charge, Forward Stores, Marine Corps Logistics Command Chief, Asset Visibility Division, USTRANSCOM
3:15 Networking Break 2:15 Implementing ERP at the US Navy
Status of ERP implementation across the US Navy
•
3:45 DoD’s Current Asset Visibility (AV) System • Creating updated and standardized business practices across the Department
Integrated display of Active and Passive RFID tags with AV's 2.0 release • Obstacles and needed support to achieve full integration
•
• Access through the Global Combat Support System (GCSS) Single Sign-On Valerie Carpenter
Portal Program Manager, Navy ERP
• Future enhancements
2:55 Networking Break
Karen Blanck
Deputy Program Manager, Asset Visibility, Defense Logistics Agency
3:25 Integrating RFID Readers in the Enterprise IT
Overview of different services deployed in intra-organizational RFID systems
•
4:25 Initiatives and Strategic AIT Goals at the US Navy
• Emerging standards developed by the EPCglobal community
• AIT advancements in support of Total Asset Visibility at the US Navy
Dr. Christian Floerkemeier
• RFID successes and opportunities at the US Navy
Laboratory for Manufacturing and Productivity, MIT
Robert Bacon
Program Manager, Navy AIT
Trends in RFID and
4:05 Current Technology and Future Trends in RFID/AIT Supply Chain
Future Outlook
Technologies
5:05 End of Day One
• Passive systems – zonal monitoring, mobile readers, static readers
• RTLS systems – active, passive, WiFi, etc.
• Data logging and sensor tags
Seating is limited! Register now! Justin Patton
Managing Director, University of Arkansas RFID Laboratory
4:45 End of Main Conference
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Sweeping changes
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presents a training conference
policy!
See page 5 for
details
5TH ANNUAL
TAV
TOTAL ASSET VISIBILITY TM
Pre-Conference RFID Technology Focus Day: January 26, 2009
Washington, D.C
Main Conference: January 27 – 28, 2009
Sponsor: Media Partners: