RFID Supply Chain Management System for Naval Logistics

The purpose of this agreement is to convert a standard ISO Shipping Container to a “Dynamic Smart Box” (DSB) with item level asset visibility, establish “Cold Chain” and “Chain-of-Custody” with regard to the container and the cargo content and enable the ISO container to function as a “Warehouse-in-Motion.” CPP funding will be used to incorporate advanced electronics, package the electronics for easy transferability, make the system scalable and durable, and facilitate universal application to US Military and global industry. The US Navy has the responsibility of providing a strategic Maritime Pre-positioning Force (MPF) capable of supporting joint military operations among various branches of the United States Military. The DSB will help achieve this objective by providing Total Asset Visibility, In-transit Visibility, selective off-loading and replenishment capability. The Navy’s new multimodal sea-based logistics command will now be capable of merging large amounts of material, equipment, munitions and sustainment items with rapidly deployed expeditionary forces.