Over the years Data Capture Institute has developed a unique method for tracking assets with bar code from "cradle to grave." This is particularly applicable to large enterprises which may have traceable assets worth billions of dollars. In the private sector shareholders expect an investment return of twenty percent or more from these assets. In government agencies there is increased pressure from Congress for fiscal accountability of taxpayers' money.

To achieve this sophisticated level of reporting, assets must have real-time visibility to allow continuous operational analysis. This seamless transfer of data enables the enterprise to realize enormous savings in overstocked inventory, location of parts, history of component failures, etc. Client-server information technology (IT) is well suited to permitting executives or business analysts access to either the events database or the data warehouse through mainstream networking.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has established a national bar code asset tracking system (BCATS) that is both visionary and expedient. With this tool FAA management will have real-time data on the history, movement, and investment represented by millions of radar system LRUs (lowest replaceable units) as they are ordered, shipped, installed or repaired by some 9000 System Specialists in the field or by FAA Logistics Center personnel.

The Goal of BCATS : To provide an efficient, effective asset and supply chain management capability.

What is BCATS?
An Integrated Asset Tracking System
FAA Initiative to Collect Standardized and Accurate Financial, Logistical, and Operational Data
Reliable Source for Identification of Assets in Real-time
Client/Server Relational Database

The Benefits of BCATS
What, Where and When About FAA Assets
Supports Government Performance Results Act (GPRA)
Automates Field Functions
Inventory Reduction
Increases National Air Space Capacity and Strengthens Redundancy


For further information on BCATS, contact Data Capture Institute.