Radio frequency identification: supply chain impact and implementation challenges

Abstract

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has received considerable attention from practitioners, driven by mandates from major retailers and the United States Department of Defense. RFID technology promises numerous benefits in the supply chain, such as increased visibility, security and efficiency. Despite such attentions and the anticipated benefits, RFID is not well-understood and many problems exist in the adoption and implementation of RFID. The purpose of this paper is to introduce RFID technology to practitioners and academicians by systematically reviewing the relevant literature, discussing how RFID systems work, their advantages, supply chain impacts, and the implementation challenges and the corresponding strategies, in the hope of providing guidance for practitioners in the implementation of RFID technology and offering a springboard for academicians to conduct future research in this area.

Impact of internet of things (IoT) in disaster management: a task-technology fit perspective

“…This factor ensures that information can be obtained even in worst conditions and that the system must be ready to use whenever required (Goodhue and Thompson 1995). Finally, Monitoring refers to the ability of the proposed system to present the information to the end user in an easy and efficient manner, thereby, improving the analysis of the received information (Robillard and Sambrook 2008;Jiang et al 2004;Li and Visich 2006;Fang et al 2014). …”

“…The proposed solution offers multiple formats for viewing the obtained information TC6 Information in the proposed solution is not lost even if the communication between the disaster site and rescue centre is hampered Requirements-technology fit (Goodhue and Thompson 1995;Carver and Turoff 2007;Yang et al 2013;Robillard and Sambrook 2008;Jiang et al 2004;Li and Visich 2006) RTF1 Assessment of the situation is well supported…”

How the internet of things technology enhances emergency response operations

“…proposed by Ahmed and Sugianto [75], which were expected to be realized by adopting RFID in emergency management. Li and Visich [73] and Tajima [74] compiled a comprehensive list of benefits across the supply chain by using RFID technologies, such as reduced shrinkage, reduced material handling and lower inventory. The aspect of strategic value in the current study is derived from these works but is more abstract and more detailed than described in the earlier literature.…”

An exploratory study of RFID implementation in the supply chain

“…Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) has received a great deal of attention lately because of the benefits it could potentially have within the supply chain, in the manufacturing environment, and in the healthcare industry, among other areas. Potential benefits for the supply chain include: increased inventory and asset visibility; reduced inventory levels; improved customer satisfaction; reduced stock-outs; improved efficiency; reduced labor costs; increased collaboration and planning; improved information sharing; increased sales revenue; and improved security (Li and Visich, 2006). Despite the potential for this technology in the supply chain, many firms have been reluctant to implement, or even consider implementation.…”

“…As with any new technology or new use of an old technology, RFID has its drawbacks. Some critical issues regarding this technology within the supply chain include (but are not limited to): high cost of implementation; low or unknown return on investment; data synchronization and management; potential difficult system integration; potential reader problems; a lack of global standards; RFID vendor / consultant infancy; security, privacy, and environmental concerns (Li and Visich, 2006).…”