The Department of Defense (DOD) has made it mandatory for all items belonging to the government to be marked with a series of alphanumeric texts and bar codes. These markings are known as UID labels. The government has mentioned a set of rules and standards for creating a label in MIL STD 130. These guidelines also outline the approved methods of labelling and marking as well as the process for pr
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In an attempt to keep track of all its products and properties, the United States Department of Defense initiated a tracking system known as UID (unique item identifiers). Each UID label or mark must be created in accordance with rules and specifications outlined in MIL STD 130. According to these specifications all government products must contain a UID label or direct-to-part mark.

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UID is a term used by the United States Department of Defense (DOD). UID labels refer to the identification markings on all assets of the DOD with a series of alpha numeric codes, as well as a linear or 2D data matrix barcode. These labels and marks are made to meet the rules and standards of MIL STD 130 guidelines.

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UID is the unique identification of each item according to the requirements created by the United States Department of Defense (DOD). UID labels are imprinted or affixed to each and every one of the government’s assets, products, or parts. The UID Registry is an archive of all the vital information about each product, its manufacturer and other details. A product cannot be introduced to the UID Registry
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Product tracking not only determines quick product identification and easy product access, it also measures the quality standards of a business. A unique identification code makes a product easily recognizable. As such, it becomes easy to track and locate manufactured goods that are in storage or in the field. At the same time, unique identification codes ensure authenticity of a particular product. There are also other benefits of product tracking. These include:

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