scholarly journals The Value Proposition of RFID Technology in Tall Prefabricated Timber Buildings

2019 ◽  
pp. 181-188
Author(s):  
Perry Forsythe ◽  
Alireza Ahmadian Fard Fini ◽  
Alireza Jalali Yazdi
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Field Trials ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Value Proposition ◽  
Rfid Technology ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Tracking Model ◽  
Full Benefit

The full benefit of prefabricated timber systems in the construction of multi-story buildings depends on integration and efficiency in the upstream logistics and supply chain. The purpose of this research is therefore to determine the potential value that the use of Radio-Frequency Identification technology (RFID) can contribute to the prefabricated construction of timber, and to undertake the basic development of a RFID tracking model for this purpose. The methods used in this study not only build on the knowledge gained from previous literature, but also include interviews with industry experts, field trial design and field trials. The research showed that the RFID tracking system's value proposition tends to be strongest where there are large scale and vertically integrated supply chains, logistics complexity between a limited number of discrete but partnered supply chain links and/or internal logistical complexity problems. Therefore, five distinct added value stages of RFID applications have been found in incoming delivery logistics, factory panel production, outgoing delivery logistics, on-site installation and third parties who can inspect the finished construction work. Application of RFID technology in prefabrication factory environments, where fixed readers can be used in predefined processes, was found promising. However, due to the temporary nature of the sites and the associated investment, the capacity for high automation levels is thought to be more limited on site.

scholarly journals A Framework for Assessing the Value of RFID Implementation by Tier-One Suppliers to Major Retailers

2008 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-70
Author(s):  
Dharmaraj Veeramani ◽  
Jenny Tang ◽  
Alfonso Gutierrez
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Data Capture ◽  
Automatic Identification ◽  
Rfid Technology ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
The Impact

Radio frequency identification (RFID) is a rapidly evolving technology for automatic identification and data capture of products. One of the barriers to the adoption of RFID by organizations is difficulty in assessing the potential return on investment (ROI). Much of the research and analyses to date of ROI in implementing RFID technology have focused on the benefits to the retailer. There is a lack of a good understanding of the impact of RFID at upper echelons of the supply chain. In this paper, we present a framework and models for assessing the value of RFID implementation by tier-one suppliers to major retailers. We also discuss our real-life application of this framework to one of Wal-Mart’s top 100 suppliers

A RFID-Based Monitoring System for Abnormal Logistics Events in Internal Material Supply Chain

2011 ◽  
Vol 179-180 ◽  
pp. 949-954 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Hua Cao ◽  
Juan Wan
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Monitoring System ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Prototype System ◽  
Rfid Technology ◽  
Material Management ◽  
Production Logistics ◽  
Material Supply ◽  
Frequency Identification

Internal material supply management for manufacturing workshops usually suffers from message delay and abnormal logistics events, which seriously holdback the reactivity capability of production system. As a rapid, real-time, accurate information collection tools, Radio Frequency identification (RFID) technology has become an important driver in the production and logistics activities. This paper presents a new idea that uses RFID technology to monitor real-timely the abnormal logistics events which occur at each work space in the internal material supply chain and proposes its construction method in details. With the experimental verification of prototype system, the proposed RFID-based monitoring system can find in time the abnormal logistics events of internal material supply chain and largely improve the circulation velocity of production logistics, and reduce the rate of mistake which frequently occurred in traditional material management based on Kanban.

scholarly journals Dampak RFID pada Stok Barang Retailer

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
I Gusti Made Karmawan
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Data Integrity ◽  
Rfid Technology ◽  
Frequency Identification

The development of RFID technology (Radio Frequency Identification) offers some advantages, especially in goods distribution, supply chain and logistics. This technology works by putting a chip on an item as a replacement for barcodes that are widely used today. With the RFID technology, the process of goodsidentification becomes very easy and fast. Therefore, some large companies have started implementing and trust the system, especially the supermarket retailers although there are still some problems encountered in the application of this system, related to issues of privacy and data integrity problems. This paper discusses how RFID works and the impacts to the company related to profits and problems encountered during the application of this system.

scholarly journals Reader Scheduling for Tag Population Estimation in Multicategory and Multireader RFID Systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Zhiyong He
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Rfid Tags ◽  
Rfid Technology ◽  
Rfid Systems ◽  
Estimation Scheme ◽  
Scheduling Method ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Coloring Graph ◽  
Monitoring Area

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has been used in numerous applications, e.g., supply chain management and inventory control. This paper focuses on the practically important problem of the rapid estimation of the number of tags in large-scale RFID systems with multiple readers and multicategory RFID tags. RFID readers are often static and have to be deployed strategically after careful planning to cover the entire monitoring area, but reader-to-reader collision (R2Rc) remains a problem. R2Rc decreases the reliability of the estimation of the tag population size, because it results in the failure of communication between the reader and tags. In this paper, we propose a coloring graph-based estimation scheme (CGE), which is the first estimation framework designed for multireader and multicategory RFID systems to determine the distribution of tags in different categories. CGE allows for the use of any estimation protocol to determine the number of tags, prevents R2Rc, and results in higher time efficiency and less power-consumption than the classic scheduling method DCS.

RFID Technology in the Fashion Supply Chain

2011 ◽  
pp. 303-326
Author(s):  
Susana Garrido Azevedo ◽  
Helena Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Fast Moving ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Rfid Technology ◽  
Large Scope ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Speed Up ◽  
Scope Of Application ◽  
Cross Case Analysis

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a new technology that has received considerable attention from academics and practitioners due to its large scope of application, advantages and potentialities. This chapter aims to highlight the potentialities associated with RFID in fast moving Fashion Supply Chain Management (FSCM). The research emphasizes the technological contribution to the Fashion Supply Chain (FSC) such as speed up logistics activities, increased quality, reduced prices, and more responsive improvements for customer satisfaction. The chapter reviews the RFID technology, presents the benefits, disadvantages, and barriers associated with it. To explore the deployment of the RFID technology in the Fashion Supply Chain (FSC), a case study investigation of companies in different FSCM nodes was carried out. A cross-case analysis it is also presented to achieve a deeper understanding about this technology in a fast moving FSCM context.

The Little Chip That Could

2010 ◽  
pp. 594-622
Author(s):  
David C. Wyld
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
New Media ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Rfid Technology ◽  
Bar Code ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
The Military ◽  
Local Levels

This chapter provides an overview of RFID (radio frequency identification) and the emerging use of the technology in the governmental sector. It examines the fundamental aspects of what RFID technology is, why there is a need for it, and how it is advantageous vs. present bar code technology. The chapter provides a look at how RFID is being used today, both at the federal and state/local levels of government. It looks at the major RFID initiatives being undertaken in the military and the governmental supply chain, as well as creative uses of the technology for improving public administration. The purposes of the chapter were to raise governmental executives and academicians’ understanding and awareness of RFID technology and to spotlight the technological, business, and privacy considerations that will be raised over the next decade with the advent of what has been described as nothing less than a “weird new media revolution.”

Increasing efficiency in the supply chain for short shelf life goods using RFID tagging

2003 ◽  
Vol 31 (10) ◽  
pp. 529-536 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikko Kärkkäinen
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Large Volume ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Data Capture ◽  
Rfid Technology ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Potential Impact

Short shelf‐life grocery goods present some of the biggest challenges for supply chain management due to a high number of product variants, strict traceability requirements, short shelf‐life of the products, the need for temperature control in the supply chain, and the large volume of goods handled. A Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) based data capture system can help solve the problems associated with the logistics of short shelf life products. This article discusses the potential of utilising RFID technology for increasing efficiency in the supply chain of short shelf life products. The focus of this article is a RFID trial conducted at Sainsbury’s, which is discussed to study the potential benefits of RFID for short shelf‐life products retailers. Further this article analyses the potential impact of RFID for other supply chain participants. We conclude that when applied with recyclable transport containers, RFID investments can provide quick amortisation of capital whilst offering a range of operational benefits.

Security and Reliability of RFID Technology in Supply Chain Management

2010 ◽  
pp. 1293-1300
Author(s):  
Vladimír Modrák ◽  
Peter Knuth
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Rfid Technology ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Security And Reliability ◽  
Institute Of Technology ◽  
Progressive Technology ◽  
Further Development

RFID (radio frequency identification) technology can be expressed in the most universal manner as wireless identification technology, which does not need the line-of-sight to be read or written. It offers enhancement of identification technologies like barcode technology. Optical barcode technology was developed in 1948 by Silver and Woodland at Drexel Institute of Technology and first commercially used in 1966 (Adams, 2002). Barcode technology stores data in the widths and spacings of printed parallel lines, or in patterns of dots, concentric circles, and hidden within images. The most extended is UPC code which was invented in 1973 and since then became everyday part of our life. Other commonly used types of barcodes are Code 128, Code 93 (Groover, 1980) and DataMatrix 2D barcode. At this time, mostly the barcodes are keeping inventory and shipments moving. RFID technology has several advantages for managing and collecting object’s data or tracking it as it moves through the supply chain (SC). Two of them are related to the increased abilities of security and reliability of the identification systems. These two properties of identification technologies are equally important for their use in supply chain management (SCM). The purpose of this chapter is to highlight selected areas of this technology that may be critical specific aspects of further RFID development and applications. We have also discussed about differences between RFID and barcode technologies especially in terms of their use in SCM and concluded this article with expectations of further development of this still progressive technology.

The Little Chip that Could

2011 ◽  
pp. 186-224
Author(s):  
David C. Wyld
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
New Media ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Rfid Technology ◽  
Bar Code ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
The Military ◽  
Local Levels

This chapter provides an overview of RFID (radio frequency identification) and the emerging use of the technology in the governmental sector. It examines the fundamental aspects of what RFID technology is, why there is a need for it, and how it is advantageous vs. present bar code technology. The chapter provides a look at how RFID is being used today, both at the federal and state/local levels of government. It looks at the major RFID initiatives being undertaken in the military and the governmental supply chain, as well as creative uses of the technology for improving public administration. The purposes of the chapter were to raise governmental executives and academicians’ understanding and awareness of RFID technology and to spotlight the technological, business, and privacy considerations that will be raised over the next decade with the advent of what has been described as nothing less than a “weird new media revolution.”

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