Abstract
Marking of products using defined codes is common practice. Products are designated by producers, traders and consumers. In the case when there is a need for the supply or exchange of products between two different systems, there is a problem of mutual communication. The problem can be solved on a case-by-case basis or systematically, by introducing a new labeling system. Any introduction of new labeling systems is a costly and lengthy process. Thanks to modern software tools, the problem can be overcome in real time, which is an affordable solution, economically and logistically. This paper considers a possibility of the translation of labeling of spare parts in different marking systems.
Highlights
Marking products and services in accordance with standardized conventions is a requirement for easy and effective communication between manufacturers, traders, companies and organizations
For the purpose of maintenance of technical systems, a codification system should respond to the most important customer requirements such as: what are the relations between all parts and the supplies, their components or larger systems to which they are incorporated; whether there is interchangeability of parts; whether there are national or international customers and, if yes, who they are; and where required parts can be purchased
Specific issues of the maintenance function in the Serbian Army regarding product codification have grown in numbers recently, primarily due to the absence of former manufacturers of various technical systems, due to the inability to procure some products caused by the abandonment of certain technologies, and due to the introduction of small series of a wide range of different imported equipment which requires spare parts for its maintenance
Summary
Marking products and services in accordance with standardized conventions is a requirement for easy and effective communication between manufacturers, traders, companies and organizations. When there is a need to identify products or services between two or more different codification systems, there is a problem of finding a fast and efficient response, especially when dealing with a large number of different products. Specific issues of the maintenance function in the Serbian Army regarding product codification have grown in numbers recently, primarily due to the absence of former manufacturers of various technical systems, due to the inability to procure some products caused by the abandonment of certain technologies, and due to the introduction of small series of a wide range of different imported equipment which requires spare parts for its maintenance. The Serbian Army logistics system uses 12-digit codes for any product description and cataloging, including spare parts. This code is a short description of the product. With a good recording system, databases or simple table records, it is possible to link the national marking system and almost any other "external" one
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