An experienced logistics professional, David F. Baucom holds the senior director position at Vintun LLC, where he manages supply chain operations. In addition to this role, David Baucom, formerly a Rear Admiral (RADM) in the United States Navy, actively participates in various military and civilian professional organizations, including the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA). Formed in 1997 as the result of a merger between the American Defense Preparedness Association and the National Security Industrial Association, NDIA aims to provide educational resources on all matters related to national security. One of the ways NDIA creates learning opportunities for its members is through regular meetings, such as the 22nd Annual Expeditionary Warfare Conference that will take place October 24-26, 2017, at the Westin Annapolis in Maryland. The program will feature conversations and instruction on the theme “Distributed Maritime Operations in an Era of Near-Peer Competition.” For registration details, visit www.ndia.org.
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Having recently retired from service in the U.S. Navy, Rear Admiral (RADM) David F. Baucom completed his final assignment as the Director of Navy Logistics Strategy on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations in The Pentagon. RADM. David Baucom also has extensive knowledge of strategies for value chain creation and supply chain management. One major development currently affecting the delivery of logistics is the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT). This digital paradigm promises to streamline diverse aspects of transportation and warehousing through superior inventory and asset tracking. This centers on RFID (radiofrequency identification) tags, which take the place of bar code scanners and other traditional ways of database-tied inventory management. Passive tags are equipped with z microchip and antenna for storing and sharing data, while active RFID tags contain their own battery power and often have specialized sensors. Connected to the Internet, they enable products to be fully tracked to destinations spanning the globe. Satellite trackers mean that even cellular coverage is not a prerequisite for real-time management. Another aspect of the IoT equation involves fleet management, with vehicles actively managed through GPS-linked tracking devices that can measure diverse aspects of operations beyond simple geographical location. These IoT processes have been widely adopted, with some 70 percent of manufacturing and retail enterprises in the midst of digital transformation efforts. |
AuthorDavid F. Baucom has served in the United States Navy for nearly 35 years and holds the title of rear admiral. Archives
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