For Those About to Tag

2009 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan H. Kietzmann
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Smart Devices ◽  
Mobile Work ◽  
Real Objects ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Auto Identification ◽  
Mobile Worker

The recent evolution of mobile auto-identification technologies invites firms to connect to mobile work in altogether new ways. By strategically embedding “smart” devices, organizations involve individual subjects and real objects in their corporate information flows, and execute more and more business processes through such technologies as mobile Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID). The imminent path from mobility to pervasiveness focuses entirely on improving organizational performance measures and metrics of success. Work itself, and the dramatic changes these technologies introduce to the organization and to the role of the mobile worker are by and large ignored. The aim of this chapter is to unveil the key changes and challenges that emerge when mobile landscapes are “tagged”, and when mobile workers and mobile auto-identification technologies work side-by-side. The motivation for this chapter is to encourage thoughts that appreciate auto-identification technologies and their socio-technical impact on specific mobile work practices and on the nature of mobile work in general.

Improving logistics processes of surgical instruments: case of RFID technology

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 448-466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Afrooz Moatari-Kazerouni ◽  
Ygal Bendavid
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Surgical Instruments ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
Rfid Technology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Realistic Potential ◽  
Simulation Techniques ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Management Project

Purpose Since mid-2000s, hospitals have begun implementing radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology in order to improve their operations. The purpose of this paper is to explore the potential of RFID technology in improving the traceability of surgical instruments in a hospital environment. Design/methodology/approach A case study is conducted at a teaching hospital in Montreal, Canada. Business process reengineering approach and simulation techniques are used to assess the realistic potential of the RFID technology. The application of different scenarios and how they influence the efficiency of process flow between the central sterilization department and operating rooms of the hospital is investigated. Findings Research outcomes demonstrated how tagging individual instruments or their sets lead to reduction of the time spent in re-processing the soiled instrument as well as the reduction of costs related to staff. Furthermore, specific key performance indicators are identified and eventual issues related to implementation of the re-designed processes are discussed. Originality/value Implementing RFID-enabled solutions in hospital context is still an emerging phenomenon that involves various stakeholders in a change management project. While implementing RFID technology can benefit hospitals by improving business processes and workflows, the adoption is still slow, especially for managing surgical instruments. It is, hence, crucial to compare the advantages and drawbacks of RFID-enabled surgical instruments solutions with other well-established traceability technologies such as barcoding.

The Role of Radio Frequency Identification in Modern Libraries

2015 ◽  
pp. 361-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kijpokin Kasemsap
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Operating Cost ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
Cost Information ◽  
Technology Infrastructure ◽  
Information Technology Infrastructure ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Global Operations

This chapter reveals the role of radio frequency identification (RFID) in modern libraries, thus demonstrating the theoretical and practical concept of RFID; the utilization of RFID in global operations; RFID perspectives in modern libraries (i.e., operating cost, information technology infrastructure cost, skilled RFID workers, access rate, patron policy, data security, barcode factor, and patron issues); the applications of RFID in modern libraries (i.e., data management, circulation, inventory, assistance in searching and orientation, data accuracy and reliability, theft prevention, utilization statistics for serials, and personal service); and the significance of RFID in modern libraries. RFID solutions can be utilized to reduce the operating costs through decreasing labor costs, enhancing automation, improving tracking and tracing, and preventing the loss of materials. Applying the RFID will significantly improve educational performance and gain sustainable competitive advantage in modern libraries.

The role of the chief process officer in organizations

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 688-706 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Kratzer ◽  
Patrick Lohmann ◽  
Maximilian Roeglinger ◽  
Lea Rupprecht ◽  
Michael zur Muehlen
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Cultural Change ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Chief Information Officer ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Chief Operating Officer ◽  
Part Time

Purpose The design and execution of business processes are important drivers of organizational performance. Organizations design their operations around cross-functional processes adopting business process management (BPM) methods, tools and systems. This often involves assigning BPM accountability to senior executives such as the chief operating officer (COO), chief information officer (CIO), or chief technology officer (CTO). Some organizations appoint a chief process officer (CPO), a phenomenon raising important questions about the skills and responsibilities of this position within the top management team. The purpose of this paper is to conduct an empirical study to explore the skills and responsibilities of CPOs and differences to other executives. Design/methodology/approach The authors conducted an exploratory content analysis of job resumes from LinkedIn.com to investigate the skills and careers of individuals appointed as COO, CIO, CTO and CPO in organizations from different industries and sizes. The content analysis was complemented with expert interviews of CPOs to obtain rich insights into their perception of the responsibilities of this position. Findings CPOs possess a unique skill set to serve as change agents. Their skills enable them to serve as integrators and influencers across managerial ranks and corporate functions. COOs, CIOs and CTOs possess more specialized skills related to their corporate function, whereas CPOs are more generalists who facilitate process-oriented strategy and execution, driving cultural change throughout the organization. These findings are consistent across industry and size. Originality/value This is the first paper to examine the CPO position in relation to other senior executive positions. Hence, it addresses an important gap in the BPM literature which can help organizations to make informed decisions whether they need a CPO position or have it become a part-time role of one of their existing C-level positions.

Intelligent sensor-based services success: the role of consumer characteristics and information

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 406-431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiyoung Hwang ◽  
Linda Good
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Intelligent Sensor ◽  
Innovative Technologies ◽  
Consumer Perspectives ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Post Hoc

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to investigate the role of consumer characteristics and information in explaining their shopping intention regarding intelligent sensor-based services. Design/methodology/approach – This study uses scenario-based experiments with the US consumers, in the context of retailers offering radio frequency identification (RFID)-based services. A post-hoc focus group interview was conducted to gain indepth insights into the study findings. Findings – Consumers' optimistic attitude toward innovative technologies was highly influential to their shopping intention regardless of the information message valence. The role of discomfort toward innovative technologies is mixed. Contrary to the prediction, when consumers received negative information about RFID-based services, their prior knowledge of innovative technologies increased their shopping intention. Sub-dimensions of privacy concerns had differential impacts depending on the information content. Also, the negativity effect of information about RFID-based services was supported. Research limitations/implications – The results showed the important role of consumer characteristics and information together, in regard to consumers' intention to shop. The specific context, RFID-based services, has been rarely studied with consumer perspectives despite the prediction of increasing item-level adoption by retailers. Practical implications – Companies should understand their target consumers particularly regarding optimistic attitude toward and knowledge of innovative technology for improved consumers' reactions to intelligent sensor-based services like RFID. Originality/value – As one of the few empirical studies on intelligent sensor-based services, this study provides important insights into the roles of consumer traits and communication about intelligent sensor-based services with consumers, in order for companies to fully harness innovative service offerings.

Applications of RFID Technology and Smart Parts in Manufacturing

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Zhekun ◽  
Rajit Gadh ◽  
B. S. Prabhu
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Manufacturing System ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
The State ◽  
Rfid Technology ◽  
Wireless Internet ◽  
Key Technology ◽  
Frequency Identification

Industrial and consumer applications of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) are explored. The state-of-the-art and development in RFID technology is reviewed. A currently operative smart parts based manufacturing system is described which uses RFID as the key technology. The role of RFID in the emerging Wireless Internet Manufacturing field is highlighted.

scholarly journals Efficient DFSA Algorithm in RFID Systems for the Internet of Things

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsing-Wen Wang
Keyword(s):  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Tag Identification ◽  
Business Applications ◽  
Rfid System ◽  
Wireless Telecommunication ◽  
Efficient Scheme ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
The Internet Of Things

Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) used in business applications and international business management fields can create and sustain the competitive advantage, which is also one of the wireless telecommunication techniques for recognizing objects to realize Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. In construction of IoT network, the RFID technologies play the role of the front-end data collection via tag identification, as the basis of IoT. Hence, the adoption of RFID technologies is spurring innovation and the development of the IoT. However, in RFID system, one of the most important challenges is the collision resolution between the tags when these tags transmit their data to the reader simultaneously. Hence, in this paper I develop an efficient scheme to estimate the number of unidentified tags for Dynamic Framed Slotted Aloha (DFSA) based RFID system, with the view of increasing system performance. In addition to theoretical analysis, simulations are conducted to evaluate the performance of proposed scheme. The simulation results reveal the proposed scheme works very well in providing a substantial performance improvement in RFID system. The proposed algorithm promotes business effectiveness and efficiency while applying the RFID technologies to IoT.

The Role of Technology Standardization in RFID Adoption

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
May Tajima
Keyword(s):  
Pharmaceutical Industry ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
The United States ◽  
Early Adopters ◽  
Main Driver ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Technology Standardization ◽  
Key Industry

In the United States (U.S.) retail industry, endorsement from an industry key figure spurred the adoption of radio frequency identification (RFID), but this did not turn out to be the case within the pharmaceutical industry. In order to provide insight into adoption drivers that are specific to the pharmaceutical industry, this research develops a theoretical model of RFID adoption factors, in which: (i) technology standardization is the main driver; (ii) three aspects of RFID technology that need to be standardized are specified; (iii) special attention is given to the adoption behavior of late adopters, rather than the existing early adopters; and (iv) a specific context for the pharmaceutical industry is provided by taking into account the key industry characteristics. The model provides practical insight for dealing with some of the adoption challenges faced by the U.S. pharmaceutical industry.

RFID and Assisted Living for the Elderly

2010 ◽  
pp. 119-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Parry ◽  
Judith Symonds
Keyword(s):  
Assisted Living ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Living System ◽  
Support Tool ◽  
Home Support ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Partially Sighted

Radio-frequency Identification (RFID) offers a potentially flexible and low cost method of locating objects and tracking people within buildings. RFID systems generally require less infrastructure to be installed than other solutions but have their own limitations. As part of an assisted living system, RFID tools may be useful to locate lost objects, support blind and partially sighted people with daily living activities, and assist in the rehabilitation of adults with acquired brain injury. This chapter outlines the requirements and the role of RFID in assisting people in these three areas. The development of a prototype RFID home support tool is described and some of the issues and challenges raised are discussed. The system is designed to support assisted living for elderly and infirm people in a simple, usable and extensible way in particular for supporting the finding and identification of commonly used and lost objects such as spectacles. This approach can also be used to extend the tagged domain to commonly visited areas, and provide support for the analysis of common activities, and rehabilitation.

Facing the Challenges of RFID Data Management

2010 ◽  
pp. 2353-2370
Author(s):  
Indranil Bose ◽  
Chun Wai Lam
Keyword(s):  
Data Management ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Security And Privacy ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Business Decisions ◽  
Automatic Data ◽  
Supply Chain Logistics ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Time Acquisition

Radio frequency identification (RFID) has generated vast amounts of interest in the supply chain, logistics, and the manufacturing area. RFID can be used to significantly improve the efficiency of business processes by providing automatic data identification and capture. Enormous data would be collected as items leave a trail of data while moving through different locations. Some important challenges such as false read, data overload, real-time acquisition of data, data security, and privacy must be dealt with. Good quality data is needed because business decisions depend on these data. Other important issues are that business processes must change drastically as a result of implementing RFID, and data must be shared between suppliers and retailers. The main objective of this article is focused on data management challenges of RFID, and it provides potential solutions for each identified risk.

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