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<p>The Joint Modular Intermodal Distribution System (JMIDS) is a Joint Capability Technology Demonstration  (JCTD) initiative approved by the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Advanced Systems and Concepts. The  purpose of JCTD is to evaluate a joint capability through Military Utility Assessments (MUAs) under a variety of  military scenarios, while JMIDS aims to address interoperability problems facing the military supply chain. The  operational concept of JMIDS is to provide a universal intermodal container system for automated handling,  storage, and tracking of supply and ammunition shipments throughout the four Services in order to enhance  visibility and increase efficiency in the supply chain. This Joint Modular Intermodal capability is achieved  through the use of Joint Modular Intermodal Containers (JMIC), Joint Modular Intermodal Platforms (JMIP), and  Automated Identification Technology (AIT). Through the use of these three systems, JMIDS permits the efficient  and seamless movement of supplies and retrograde operations through the air, land and sea distribution system to  all military locales. The purpose of this thesis is to analyze the costs and benefits of implementing the JMIDS  capability within the Defense Distribution System (DDS).
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<br>Subjects: Radio frequency identification systems.</div>
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<dl><dd>Louden, Thomas</dd>
<dd>Winn, Nathan</dd>
<dd>Luebbert, Brian</dd></dl></div>
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