Use of RFID in Supply Chain Data Processing

2008 ◽  
pp. 1184-1191
Author(s):  
Jan Owens ◽  
Suresh Chalasani ◽  
Jayavel Sounderpandian
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Data Processing ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Department Of Defense ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Processing And Storage ◽  
And Storage ◽  
Existing Data

The use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is becoming prevalent in supply chains, with large corporations such as Wal-Mart, Tesco, and the Department of Defense phasing in RFID requirements on their suppliers. The implementation of RFID can necessitate changes in the existing data models and will add to the demand for processing and storage capacities. This article discusses the implications of the RFID technology on data processing in supply chains.

Use of RFID in Supply Chain Data Processing

2011 ◽  
pp. 1160-1165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Owens ◽  
Suresh Chalasani ◽  
Jayavel Sounderpandian
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Data Processing ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Department Of Defense ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Processing And Storage ◽  
And Storage ◽  
Existing Data

The use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is becoming prevalent in supply chains, with large corporations such as Wal-Mart, Tesco, and the Department of Defense phasing in RFID requirements on their suppliers. The implementation of RFID can necessitate changes in the existing data models and will add to the demand for processing and storage capacities. This article discusses the implications of the RFID technology on data processing in supply chains.

Analysis of Financial Returns and Risks of Implementing RFID for Supply Chains

2010 ◽  
pp. 89-124
Author(s):  
Ertunga C. Özelkan ◽  
Agnes Galambosi
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Inventory Management ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
Financial Risks ◽  
Financial Returns ◽  
Frequency Identification

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is believed to change how supply chains operate today. While RFID’s promise for improved inventory visibility and automation in inventory management is making many supply chain players hopeful for increased sales and reduced operating costs, these benefits do come at a cost and involve risks. This paper presents a financial returns analysis that captures RFID’s costs and benefits, and quantifies the financial risks of implementing RFID for various business sizes and products with different unit profits to understand when RFID makes business sense. More precisely, the returns analysis is performed using an econometric model to understand how break-even sales volumes, unit profits, tag prices, return on investment, and risks vary between a manufacturer and a retailer in a supply chain. The results are extended to multi-product cases as well. A sensitivity analysis is also performed to understand the returns in pessimistic and optimistic scenarios.

When Does RFID Make Business Sense for Managing Supply Chains?

2010 ◽  
pp. 1250-1283
Author(s):  
Ertunga C. Özelkan ◽  
Agnes Galambosi
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Inventory Management ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
Operating Costs ◽  
Financial Risks ◽  
Frequency Identification

Radio frequency identification (RFID) is believed to change how supply chains operate today. While RFID’s promise for improved inventory visibility and automation in inventory management is making many supply chain players hopeful for increased sales and reduced operating costs, these benefits do come at a cost and involve risks. This article presents financial returns analysis that captures RFID’s costs and benefits, and quantifies the financial risks of implementing RFID for various business sizes and products with different unit profits to understand when RFID makes business sense. More precisely, the returns analysis is performed using an econometric model to understand how break-even sales volumes, unit profits, tag prices, return on investment, and risks vary between a manufacturer and a retailer in a supply chain. The results are extended to multiproduct cases as well. A sensitivity analysis is also performed to understand the returns in pessimistic and optimistic scenarios.

Adoption of RFID in Supply Chains

2011 ◽  
pp. 54-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chin Boo Soon ◽  
Jairo A. Gutiérrez
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Disruptive Technology ◽  
Adoption Rate ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Rate Case

Recognizing radio frequency identification (RFID) as a disruptive technology unearths interesting facts that could help managers decide how to approach their RFID projects. RFID for the supply chain (RFID/SC) has attracted global attention and many firms are already using RFID in their business processes. It was found that the uptake of RFID in New Zealand supply chains has been slow. Following on our previous work that used the motivation/ability framework to describe RFID/SC, this paper looks at the motivation and ability of New Zealand supply chains to explain the slow adoption rate. Case studies are used to illustrate the principles of the motivation/ability framework. The objectives of this paper are: (1) to equip managers with the knowledge of disruptive technology in the context of RFID/SC, (2) to highlight the need to assess an organization’s motivation and ability for adopting RFID/SC, and (3) to propose actions industry can take in the adoption of RFID/SC.

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

scholarly journals Radio frequency identification technologies for livestock management and meat supply chain traceability

2013 ◽  
Vol 93 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Barge ◽  
P. Gay ◽  
V. Merlino ◽  
C. Tortia
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Regulatory Compliance ◽  
Identification System ◽  
Traceability System ◽  
Livestock Management ◽  
Farm Type ◽  
Animal Identification ◽  
Frequency Identification

Barge, P., Gay, P., Merlino, V. and Tortia, C. 2013. Radio frequency identification technologies for livestock management and meat supply chain traceability. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 93: 23–33. Animal electronic identification could be exploited by farmers as an interesting opportunity to increase the efficiency of herd management and traceability. Although radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions for animal identification have already been envisaged, the integration of a RFID traceability system at farm level has to be carried out carefully, considering different aspects (farm type, number and species of animals, barn structure). The tag persistence on the animal after application, the tag-to-tag collisions in the case of many animals contemporarily present in the reading area of the same antenna and the barn layout play determinant roles in system reliability. The goal of this paper is to evaluate the RFID identification system performance and determine the best practice to apply these devices in livestock management. RFID systems were tested both in laboratory, on the farm and in slaughterhouses for the implementation of a traceability system with automatic animal data capture. For this purpose a complete system for animal identification and tracking, accomplishing regulatory compliance as well as supply chain management requirements, has been developed and is described in the paper. Results were encouraging for identification of calves both in farms and slaughterhouses, while in swine breeding, identification was critical for small piglets. In this case, the design of a RFID gate where tag-to-tag collisions are avoided should be envisaged.

scholarly journals Principles of Selection, Implementation and Utilization of RFID in Supply Chain Management

1970 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juraj Vaculik ◽  
Ivan Michalek ◽  
Peter Kolarovszki
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Supply Chain Networks ◽  
Unit Costs ◽  
Frequency Identification

The paper deals with RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)implementation and utilization within supply chain managementand also includes the economic feasibility of rollingout RFID. The members of the supply chain networks- suppliers,manufacturers and distributors - will operate independentlyfrom one another and according to their own agendas.This type of unmanaged network, howeve1; results in inefficiencies.The manufacturer might have a goal of maximizing productionin order to minimize unit costs. Clearly, all members ofthe supply chain stand to gain by coordinating their efforts toimprove efficiency and overall supply chain performance. Thisarticle is divided into three parts: Supply chain, Economic feasibilityof rolling out RFID and Processes of Supply chain management.

Emerging Mobile Technology and Supply Chain Integration

2011 ◽  
pp. 859-869
Author(s):  
Richard Schilhavy ◽  
A. F. Salam
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Supply Chain Integration ◽  
Mobile Tracking ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Integrated Supply Chain ◽  
Tracking Technology ◽  
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This chapter explores how a mobile tracking technology is able to further streamline the integrated supply chain. Previous technologies which have attempted to integrate suppliers, manufactures, distributors and retailers have lacked the flexibility and efficiency necessary to justify the prohibiting costs. Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology however enables various organizations along the supply chain to share information regarding specific products and easily remotely manage internal inventory levels. These applications are only a sample of what RFID is able to accomplish for the integrated supply chain, and this chapter seeks to explore those applications.

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