The impact of RFID technology on warehouse process innovation: A pilot project in the TPL industry

Wamba, Samuel Fosso; Chatfield, Akemi Takeoka

doi:10.1007/s10796-010-9246-0

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“…However, on mobilisation the benefits attained sometimes do not match those anticipated by the business case and problematisation. This observation supports the contention by Wamba and Chatfield (2010) that RFID systems seldom realise their full benefit, and may help to explain their observations. This may also explain why RFID applications struggle to define benefits for business cases as the benefits discussed at problematisation are not always those delivered by mobilisation.…”

Section: Rqb: How Mediators Drive the Networksupporting

confidence: 86%

“…The presence of organisational knowledge as a mediator was unexpected as it has only been touched upon in previous studies (such as Li, Godon and Visich (2010), or Wamba and Chatfield (2010)), as was the degree to which it was apparent in RFID systems. Organisational knowledge appeared important in problematisation, where the amount of knowledge an organisation (or a particular human actant) had about RFID systems influenced the amount of time the focal actants had to spend educating other actants about RFID systems.…”

Section: Rqb: How Mediators Drive the Networkmentioning

confidence: 94%

“…The limited scope of most research into RFID is inhibiting understanding of the range of issues that need to be addressed before more widespread RFID systems can be considered. In their study of RFID adoption Wamba and Chatfield (2010) found that studies considering the adoption of RFID technology mainly focused on the retail sector. They went on to point out that further research was needed in this area if organisations were to achieve the level of change needed before they could fully utilise their RFID systems.…”

Section: The Need For Broader Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

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RFID on the boundary between the public and private sectors: An ANT/Institutional Theory investigation

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<p>Radio frequency identification (RFID) enabled devices are becoming increasingly common in today’s world, facilitating many things from supply chain efficiencies to medical equipment tracking. The majority of studies into such systems centre on technical and engineering issues associated with their implementation and operation. Research outside of this scope generally focuses on RFID systems in isolated private sector supply chains. Less common is research on RFID systems within the public sector, and this research generally occurs within the health, defence, or agriculture areas. Using a combination of Actor-Network Theory (ANT) and Institutional Theory, this qualitative study examines how RFID is used within the public sector/private sector RFID network. Interactions across public and private sector RFID networks are examined in order to identify common themes within the network, and to determine where the needs of the two sectors diverge. Twelve themes were identified that acted as ANT mediators within the network, across three dimensions. These mediators differed in activity depending on where within the ANT translation they were strongest. A number of the mediators were also found to exert institutional pressures on organisations within the network, contributing to their strength during translation. The relationship between the two sectors was also examined. Findings indicated that some mediators were stronger within the public sector, particularly with respect to privacy and legislation. It was further found that the relationship between the two sectors was confused by the multiple different roles taken by the public sector within the translation. This multiplicity at times confused both public and private sector partners, leading to uncertainty within the network. This study contributes to research by addressing a gap in understanding of RFID systems in the public-private sector context. It also provides practitioners with a guideline as to which mediators should be addressed when contemplating an RFID system within this context, as well as indicating possible reasons the relationship between organisations in the two sectors may be challenging. In addition, the unusual combination of ANT and Institutional Theory contributes to theory by pointing towards a possible new way to investigate complex technology systems at the organisational level.</p>

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Section: Rqb: How Mediators Drive the Networksupporting

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“…Most studies in our sample (Table 2) have demonstrated that Industry 4.0 technologies can bring a wide range of economic benefits to help warehouses achieve their economic sustainability. These technologies can directly contribute to the reduction of operational overheads, energy and material waste and economic losses through efficient utilisation of both human and physical resources (Fosso Wamba and Takeoka Chatfield, 2011; Lim et al. , 2013; Pacciarelli et al.…”

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Industry 4.0 technologies and sustainable warehousing: a systematic literature review and future research agenda

Ali

Phan

2022

IJLM

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PurposeRobust and efficient warehouse management is pivotal to the success of contemporary logistics and business productivity. Given the recent technological revolutions and the rising pressure for sustainable warehouse activities, the recent literature continues to grow on Industry 4.0 technologies and sustainable warehousing. Following this, the review aims to explore current state-of-the-art, knowledge development, the focus of research, methodological development and knowledge gaps for more impactful future research on this important yet underexplored topic.Design/methodology/approachA widely accepted systematic literature review (SLR) methodology was employed on a sample of 46 articles retrieved from multiple search queries in the three large databases: Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar.FindingsThe authors’ analysis unveils several interesting findings: the positive linkage between various Industry 4.0 technologies and the three main pillars (economic, social, environmental) of sustainable warehousing; the paucity of large scale empirical research, specifically in the context of COVID-19; imbalance amid studies on three main aspects of warehouse sustainability; partial application of Industry 4.0 technologies; and disproportion in scholarly focus between numerous warehouse activities and Industry 4.0 technologies.Practical implicationsThe authors integrate research findings from a pool of studies, thereby improving the understanding of practitioners on how different Industry 4.0 technologies relate to sustainable warehousing.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first SLR at the intersection of Industry 4.0 technologies and sustainable warehousing. Our review expands the existing knowledge base, devises a conceptual framework and suggests avenues for fruitful future research on this emerging area.

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“…The importance of pilots for large project deployment is well documented. For example, to explore opportunities for future developments, minimize the risk of unexpected events, identify the benefits/difficulties of a project, and to assess the impact of interventions (Dremel et al 2017;Fosso Wamba and Takeoka Chatfield 2011). Nevertheless, industry transformations involve "high-tech" investments and supply chain integration, creating difficulties for the adoption of traditional project management practices that put excessive emphasis on planning and control (Pajares et al 2017).…”

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Guidelines for Using Pilot Projects in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Barata¹,

Cunha²,

Coyle³

2018

Australasian Conference on Information Systems 2018

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Pilot projects are popular in companies for experimenting with industry 4.0 concepts. However, few studies have addressed the specificities of piloting transformation, whose requirements are quite different than those for implementing a project with clear goals. Pilot projects can be used for the purpose of exploring, demonstrating, optimizing and disseminating solutions. In this paper we identify the role of pilot projects in digital transformation and define a successful pilot project so that it transcends to a full project. We provide accessible guidelines for the deployment of pilot projects in industry 4.0, drawing from a structured literature review and from lessons learned in an action research project implementing mixed reality in household ceramics production. A sound approach to pilot projects is important to reduce unknowns and risks in ensuing full projects and to contributing to organizational knowledge, offering an opportunity to rethink business strategies and train employees in digital transformation.

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The impact of RFID technology on warehouse process innovation: A pilot project in the TPL industry

Cited by 23 publications

References 30 publications

RFID on the boundary between the public and private sectors: An ANT/Institutional Theory investigation

RFID on the boundary between the public and private sectors: An ANT/Institutional Theory investigation

Industry 4.0 technologies and sustainable warehousing: a systematic literature review and future research agenda

Guidelines for Using Pilot Projects in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

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