Updated: 14-Apr-2021

*ERP = Enterprise Resource Planning

Nation	Codification Tool / System	Integration with ERP* / Logistics System	Remarks
AFGHANISTAN	MC CATALOGUE	Interface with CoreIMS – Inventory Management System
ALBANIA	BULCOD
ARGENTINA	N-CORE NG
AUSTRALIA	MC CATALOGUE	Interfaces with the Australian Defence Force logistics system	MC CATALOGUE is used as a service (delivery model SaaS - Software as a Service)
AUSTRIA	N-CORE NG	Interface with logistics system
BELGIUM	SICADPLUS
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA	N-CORE NG	Interface with ERP system
BRAZIL	MC CATALOGUE		Version 4.06.13
BULGARIA	BULCOD	Interface with SAP system	Oracle DB
CANADA	LF3-Canadian Government Cataloguing System (CGCS)	Interfaces with logistics system which is a SAP system
COLOMBIA	SICAD
CROATIA	MC CATALOGUE
CZECH REPUBLIC	MC CATALOGUE	Integration with the Information System for Logistics (ISL) of the MoD and Armed Forces of the Czech Republic	MC CATALOGUE is implemented in ISL technology (XML GUI, IBM Informix, SuSe Linux)
DENMARK	N-CORE NG	Interfaces with logistics system which is SAP
ESTONIA	MC CATALOGUE		MC CATALOGUE is used as a service (delivery model SaaS - Software as a Service)
FINLAND	MC CATALOGUE	Interface with SAP – basic version for off-line communication
FRANCE	SACRAL
GERMANY	N-CORE NG	Customized Certified interface to SAP
GREECE	N-CORE
HUNGARY	MC CATALOGUE		MC CATALOGUE is used as a service (delivery model SaaS - Software as a Service)
INDIA	N-CORE NG
INDONESIA	N-CORE NG
ISRAEL	N-CORE NG	Interface with logistics system which has interface with SAP
ITALY	SIAC v3 (Centralized Automated Identification System)
JAPAN	MC CATALOGUE		version 5.16
JORDAN	MC CATALOGUE		Interface with Logistics Systems
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF	KDSIS - Korea Development Standard Information System
LATVIA	MC CATALOGUE		MC CATALOGUE is used as a service (delivery model SaaS - Software as a Service)
LITHUANIA	MC CATALOGUE		MC CATALOGUE is used as a service (delivery model SaaS - Software as a Service)
MALAYSIA	N-CORE NG
MONTENEGRO	BULCOD
MOROCCO	MC CATALOGUE
NETHERLANDS	N-CORE NG	Interface with SAP system
NEW ZEALAND	N-CORE NG	Interface with SAP system
NORTH MACEDONIA	BULCOD
NORWAY	MC CATALOGUE	Interface with SAP – sophisticated version based on Web Services for on-line communication
OMAN	N-CORE NG	Interface with ERP system
POLAND	SICADPLUS	The current platform is Lotus Domino but is changing to Oracle
PORTUGAL	SPCAT II
ROMANIA	N-CORE NG
SERBIA	BULCOD
SINGAPORE	Next Generation Procurement System – Cataloguing (NGPS-Cataloguing)	Interfaces with services’ ERP system (SAP System)	The Next Generation Procurement System (NGPS-Cataloguing) is the Cataloguing MIS employed by SAFCA to support its cataloguing operations. It is based on Outsystems and is an upgraded system to replace the previous SCIS+ which is already end of support.
SLOVAKIA	MC CATALOGUE	Interface with SAP - version based on Web Services for two-way online communication
SLOVENIA	N-CORE NG	Interface with SAP system
SPAIN	SICAD (Sistema Integrado de Catalogación de Defensa / Defence’s System for Codifcation)	Interfaces with: Spanish Army Logistic System (SIGLE) / Spanish Navy Logistic System (SIGMA2) / Spanish Air Force Logistic System (SL-2000)
SWEDEN	MC CATALOGUE	Interface with national codification system which has interface with SAP
TURKEY	WETIKS - Web Tabanli İnteraktif Kodlandirma Sistemi (Turkish Web-based Interactive Codification System)
UKRAINE	BULCOD
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES	MC CATALOGUE	Interfaces with SAP logistic system
UNITED KINGDOM	CSIS (Codification Support Information System)	Interfaces directly with UK Supply System ERP
UNITED STATES	FPW / FLIS	Interfaces with EBS (an SAP System)

Listed below is a description of NATO Codification System software applications that are
commercially available or are available from National Codification Bureaus for use by other nations.

COMMERCIAL OFF THE SHELF (COTS)
N-CORE : This product from ESG has been adopted by many countries that use SAP. The redesigned version of N-CORE is N-CORE NG (NG - Next Generation) and is a web-based 4 Tier application with a thin client and developed in Java. All details about N-CORE NG, the user countries, and user group you will find on the N-CORE homepage at
MC CATALOGUE : This product from the Czech company AURA has been developed using Java EE technology and can interface with other information systems, including SAP. MC CATALOGUE is a smart web-based tool for an easy and user-friendly materiel codification according to ACodP-1 that provides mature graphical user interface, comfortable operation and wide range of functionality including the eOTD module package. Go to this Web site for basic information: . If you would like to test MC CATALOGUE on the Web, you can apply for registration by sending a message to Zdenek Burival at
CSIS - CODIFICATION SUPPORT INFORMATION SYSTEM : CSIS is the UK codification support software application providing a comprehensive and integrated solution for all Codification requirements.
GOVERNMENT OFF THE SHELF (GOTS)
BULCOD : The National Codification Bureau of Bulgaria has got a codification tool named BULCOD they use in their own country and that they have also offered for use to other countries. Furthermore, except in Bulgaria, the tool is in use in Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, Ukraine and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, too. Developed by Technologica LTD , BULCOD incorporates a Win client for codifiers and a Web version for searching purposes only. The working platform of BULCOD is Oracle, the tool has got full NCS functionality, logical continuity and a friendly interface. For more information about BULCOD, go to this Web: or contact Mr. Peter Ivanov at
SICAD : SICAD is a multilingual codification tool. It combines “Oracle” technology for databases data management with a “Microsoft.NET” user’s interface to create a “Logistics oriented tool”. Codification data quality and integrity is the cornerstone of SICAD. A new module “SICAD-EMPRESAS” enables access to SICAD ESP NCB via internet web portal for 29 codification certified companies in real time. It implements safety and security procedure for control user access also appropriate safeguards in spreading PRPY data. The module provides ability in managing companies’ transactions facilitating supplier codification. Belgium, Colombia, Poland and Spain are current members of SICAD Users’ Club. SICAD is owned by Kingdom of Spain, commercialization shall be made exclusively by government to government deals via the Spanish MoD: For further information contact the Spanish NCB:
SIAC : SIAC is the Italian acronym for Centralized Automatic Identification System, the user-friendly web based Codification system of the Italian MOD. Based on the rules and procedures of the NCS, according to ACodP-1, supports all national and international Codification activities. The new version, SIAC v3, is actually based on Oracle technology. For more information please visit or contact Mrs. Valeria Mazzoni at ; Tel +39 06 4735 5866
SPCAT II : The Portuguese NCB developed a codification tool named SPCAT, acronym for Portuguese Codification System. The software was designed and developed by a Portuguese software company for the Portuguese NCB. In 2008, a major change was carried out and the Codification System was renamed as SPCAT II, after fully compliance test passed. SPCAT II uses Portuguese language, but can be adapted to English language. Software allows differentiated access modes depending on the user profile level, Interfaces with other national logistics systems, automatic statistics reports, assignment of Temporary Numbers (for national use only), among other features. SPCAT II is fully compliant with NCS rules and continuously upgraded every time a new requirement is approved by the AC/135. Last update was XML for KHN, implemented after compliance tests, in Jan18. The technical infrastructure supporting SPCAT II has been integrated in the MoD network with full web access. SPCAT II allows a layer of applications and services between the client users and the ORACLE Database. SPCAT II is owned by MoD Portugal. For further information contact the Portuguese NCB at

DISCLAIMER:

NATO AC/135 does not endorse any of these systems. The committee has made this information available to assist countries that are looking to purchase a new codification system or replace the one they already have. Anyone wanting more information should contact the representatives for the applications as indicated above. Also, any country or company that produces a software application compatible with the NATO Codification System can have the application added to this list by contacting the AC/135 secretary at

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