Modelling and Simulation of National Electronic Product Code Network Demonstrator Project

Mo, John P.T.

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-01256-3_6

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“…The national RFID pilot projects were developed to assist supply chain companies to accumulate operating performance data of an RFID enabled supply chain in a real business environment so that they can use the data to justify their own business case for adopting EPC system. In a subsequent simulation analysis, it was shown that the new RFID-based business process could bring a labour saving of $0.2 M per year, just on the nine products that EPC was applied (Mo, 2009). Given that there were savings in inventory, error elimination, processing time and other advantages, enormous benefits could be achieved if the process was rolled out to other products.…”

Section: The National Rfid Pilot Projectsmentioning

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Extended system design for RFID enabled supply chains with non-RFID technologies

Lorchirachoonkul²

2012

IJBIS

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Currently, the coordination between supply chain participants is normally organised via a scan packing system and communicated through electronic data interchange technology. However, the scan pack process is costly and time consuming. Using the electronic product code technology defined by EPCglobal, two national demonstrator projects have been developed to explore the suitability of RFID to the fast moving consumer goods supply chain. The projects show that two major issues must be addressed for RFID technology to be used effectively in global supply chains. First, small and medium enterprises using different RFID standards are unable to participate. Second, RFID IT infrastructures are rigid and costly. This paper examines the capability of two new mobile technologies in relation to current RFID system designs and experiences in the national projects. An extended RFID system is proposed to enable these non-RFID technologies to be used in conjunction with EPC-based systems so that links to non-RFID sites can be established and the cost of system implementation can be more affordable.

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Section: The National Rfid Pilot Projectsmentioning

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Extended system design for RFID enabled supply chains with non-RFID technologies

Lorchirachoonkul²

2012

IJBIS

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“…The computational logic of the simulation model is based on the work flow and information flow of the NDP processes (Mo, 2008b). At the beginning of each day, Metcash DC checks inventory to decide whether to place an order.…”

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RFID Infrastructure for Large Scale Supply Chains Involving Small and Medium Enterprises

Lorchirachoonkul¹

2010

Sustainable Radio Frequency Identification Solutions

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RFId adoption in the FMCG supply chain: an interpretative framework

Balocco

Miragliotta

Perego

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Supply Chain Management: An International Journal

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PurposeIn 2003, Walmart issued a sensational RFId mandate for its top 100 suppliers, including a detailed deployment plan under compelling deadlines. After seven years, very little of that mandate has become a consolidated industry practice. This paper aims to try to offer a complete and thorough explanation of the reasons behind this fact, providing a sound strategic view of what is happening and could happen in the future.Design/methodology/approachThe study is based on a twofold methodological approach: first, it relies on an in‐depth literature review covering the assessment of RFId applications in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry; second, it leverages on a five‐year research program carried out by the RFId Solution Center of Politecnico di Milano in cooperation with GS1 Italy, which provided both quantitative data (used to develop and feed an analytical profitability assessment model) and qualitative knowledge to understand the “soft” implications of RFId adoption in the industry.FindingsDespite the great potential of RFId technology, there are still some significant barriers preventing its diffusion. Case‐level tagging is required to enable a substantial redesign of the supply chain, but profit‐sharing and reading reliability should be carefully considered to ensure economic and technological feasibility. The comparison with the fashion industry evidences some key success factors of RFId; while some of them are industry‐specific, others can be replicated in the FMCG as well, but further efforts are still needed.Originality/valueThis is one of the first attempts to provide a comprehensive analysis of RFId potential in the FMCG supply chain, taking into account all the major factors involved. Moreover, the quantitative results illustrated in the paper could be a valuable support to companies in defining their RFId strategies.

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Modelling and Simulation of National Electronic Product Code Network Demonstrator Project

Cited by 3 publications

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Extended system design for RFID enabled supply chains with non-RFID technologies

Extended system design for RFID enabled supply chains with non-RFID technologies

RFID Infrastructure for Large Scale Supply Chains Involving Small and Medium Enterprises

RFId adoption in the FMCG supply chain: an interpretative framework

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