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# About the Defense Enterprise Data Standards Office

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DEDSO develops, publishes, and maintains interoperable data standards for logistics business systems to facilitate auditability and support the reform initiatives of the DoD and other Trading Partners.

### Defense Enterprise Data Standards Office (DEDSO) is responsible for:

                            - Facilitating enterprise integration and continuous process improvement of DoD logistics operations
                            - Maintaining interoperability by developing business rules that implement DoD policy
                            - Managing DoD logistics information infrastructure as well as cataloging data standards
                            - Publishing detailed guidance for DoD supply chain operations

Read more about the Defense Enterprise Data Standards Office in the following PDF: DEDSO - About Us

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