E. Bottani, M. Bertolini, R. Montanari, Andrea Volpi
{"title":"RFID-enabled business intelligence modules for supply chain optimisation","authors":"E. Bottani, M. Bertolini, R. Montanari, Andrea Volpi","doi":"10.1080/17545730903321683","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17545730903321683","url":null,"abstract":"The implementation of radio frequency identification (RFID) for product identification and electronic product code (EPC) for information sharing has the potential to generate a wide amount of data, and to make those data real-time available between supply chain players. However, data need to be interpreted to derive value-added information, which could generate economic benefits from the introduction of RFID technology. This paper aims at addressing the issue of how to exploit EPC data generated by RFID technology to provide value-added information, which could be usefully exploited to optimise supply chain processes. To achieve such aim, a panel of experts, composed of information technology, logistics and supply chain managers of major manufacturers and distributors of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), has been involved in the definition of relevant value-added information to be derived from RFID reads. On the basis of the suggestions from the panel members, appropriate business intelligence modules (B...","PeriodicalId":259055,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. RF Technol. Res. Appl.","volume":"353 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132312861","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Performance measurement and analysis for an RFID technology application to commercial products","authors":"M. Bertolini","doi":"10.1080/17545730903321691","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17545730903321691","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, the performances of radio frequency identification (RFID) and electronic product code™ (EPC) Class1 Gen2 devices applied to commercial products are measured and analysed. In particular, a methodological approach is developed in order to measure the performance of the RFID system under item-level tagging in three different scenarios: (i) static case test, (ii) conveyor case test and (iii) pallet test. The tests assess the performance of RFID systems by means of commercial products, in a real production environment under typical working conditions. The combined influence of different parameters has been investigated. Results show that the RFID technology has reached a satisfactory level of reliability, which allows its infield application.","PeriodicalId":259055,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. RF Technol. Res. Appl.","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115350584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The impact of RFID technology on logistics processes of the fashion industry supply chain","authors":"E. Bottani, G. Ferretti, R. Montanari, A. Rizzi","doi":"10.1080/17545730903321675","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17545730903321675","url":null,"abstract":"This paper aims at quantitatively assessing the impact of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and electronic product code (EPC) system on the main processes of the fashion industry supply chain. A fashion supply chain, composed of a distribution centre (DC) and a retail store (RS), is examined. A questionnaire survey and several site visits were performed to collect both quantitative and qualitative data related to current (AS IS) supply chain processes of each player investigated. Starting from data collected, re-engineered (TO BE) procedures were designed, hypothesising the implementation of RFID technology. Grounding on the gap between AS IS and TO BE scenarios, a detailed investment evaluation was performed in order to assess the profitability of RFID and EPC implementation in the fashion supply chain, both for each player and for different supply chain configurations. Results show that RFID and EPC implementation is profitable under several scenarios examined, and that the profitability ...","PeriodicalId":259055,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. RF Technol. Res. Appl.","volume":"64 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130268860","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Technical and economic aspect of RFID implementation for asset tracking","authors":"E. Bottani, M. Bertolini","doi":"10.1080/17545730903159034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17545730903159034","url":null,"abstract":"This paper aims to assess the economic feasibility of a technological solution, based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, for asset management in the context of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). Three case study companies are examined, respectively, operating as manufacturers of FMCG, pallet pooler and retailer, to be representative of an integrated logistics channel. Site visits and direct interviews are performed to detail the main processes assets are subjected to and the way such processes are currently managed, as well as to derive quantitative values concerning such processes. Based on the analysis, re-engineered procedures have been developed hypothesising RFID deployment for asset management. Re-engineered procedures were validated by a panel of experts, whose members operate in the logistics, sales and information technology functions of about 15 companies, either manufacturers or distributors of FMCG. On the basis of the comparison between current and re-engineered processes, a...","PeriodicalId":259055,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. RF Technol. Res. Appl.","volume":"38 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128786736","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Automatic reel identification by RFID technology in paper reel supply chains: examples from paper mill and sea port environments","authors":"J. Nummela, A. Lehto, L. Ukkonen, L. Sydänheimo","doi":"10.1080/17545730903140851","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17545730903140851","url":null,"abstract":"The benefits of using passive radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to improve supply chain productivity have been proved several times in recent years, throughout the world. The paper industry has not been able to fully exploit these benefits, because of the challenging characteristics of the paper reel itself and the lack of a suitable tag antenna. Now the tag antenna has been developed, and this paper studies the means of using this technology in paper mill and sea port environments. These environments cover a major part of the typical supply chain of paper reels. Pilot tests presented in this paper were performed in realistic industrial circumstances to achieve realistic results. Results proved that paper reels can be reliably identified by passive RFID technology in a real environment. These results bring the large-scale exploitation of RFID in the paper industry one major step closer.","PeriodicalId":259055,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. RF Technol. Res. Appl.","volume":"136 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122037408","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
U. Ceipidor, C. Medaglia, A. Serbanati, Graziano Azzalin, M. Barboni, F. Rizzo, Marco Sironi
{"title":"SeSaMoNet: an RFID-based economically viable navigation system for the visually impaired","authors":"U. Ceipidor, C. Medaglia, A. Serbanati, Graziano Azzalin, M. Barboni, F. Rizzo, Marco Sironi","doi":"10.1080/17545730903039806","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17545730903039806","url":null,"abstract":"In this article, the authors present secure and safe mobility network (SeSaMoNet), a navigation and environment description system for users with visual impairments. The system is designed with attention to usability and accessibility features and for its great scalability. The spread of mobile technology such as handheld devices and related software, personal digital assistants and smartphones, wireless communication, text-to-speech, databases and finally radio frequency identification made it possible for the authors to build a portable, easy to use orientation and navigation aid that still has a great development margin. A double version, Symbian and Windows Mobile, allows quite every type of user equipment to be supported. The system aims to provide a non-intrusive and accessible way to expand the experiences of people with visual impairments and provide them with useful information about the environment beyond the tactile probing of the closest surroundings. This article expands previous work, detail...","PeriodicalId":259055,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. RF Technol. Res. Appl.","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131006798","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chongsun Oh, Craig Dighero, Scott Thomas, D. Veeramani
{"title":"Tag performance evaluation and optimisation of Gen 2 reader communication for radio frequency identification deployment in supply chains","authors":"Chongsun Oh, Craig Dighero, Scott Thomas, D. Veeramani","doi":"10.1080/17545730903228888","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17545730903228888","url":null,"abstract":"Successful deployment of radio frequency identification (RFID) in supply chain applications depends on several critical factors that affect the RFID system performance. In this paper, we address two important considerations, namely tag performance evaluation and optimisation of reader communication settings, and present our findings based on an RFID system deployment in Intel's supply chain and additional experiments conducted at the University of Wisconsin–Madison RFID Lab. Technical issues and challenges in designing RFID read points for singulation and localisation of the RF interrogation zone are studied. Results from UHF Gen 2 tag evaluation based on readability, tag sensitivity and tag backscatter link frequency error are presented. Further, we also discuss how Gen 2 reader communication parameter settings can be optimised to maximise performance in multi-tag environments. This research helped Intel enhance RFID system performance in its supply chain resulting in improved inventory visibility. The r...","PeriodicalId":259055,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. RF Technol. Res. Appl.","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121391491","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A methodological approach to the development of RFID supply chain projects","authors":"E. Bottani, B. Hardgrave, Andrea Volpi","doi":"10.1080/17545730802065043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17545730802065043","url":null,"abstract":"The interest in, and adoption of, radio frequency identification (RFID) in the supply chain continues to grow. In the past few years, major initiatives from companies such as Wal‐Mart, Metro, and Marks & Spencer have provided much‐needed insight into the potential uses of RFID, thus providing the impetus for other companies to investigate RFID. Consequently, reports of ‘pilot’ projects by many different companies are on the increase. However, the development of an RFID project is a complex task, requiring the involvement of many different parties with a variety of skill sets. Successfully managing such complex projects requires a clear definition of steps and activities. Unfortunately, this issue is only partially embraced in literature. Thus the purpose of this paper is to provide a methodology to help companies in developing and managing an RFID project. The framework provided in this paper is grounded on available literature and from the authors' personal experiences in managing several projects throug...","PeriodicalId":259055,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. RF Technol. Res. Appl.","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121894720","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A model for integrated implementation of activity-based costing and radio frequency identification technology in manufacturing","authors":"N. Buyurgan, H. Nachtmann, Selin Celikkol","doi":"10.1080/17545730802065035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17545730802065035","url":null,"abstract":"Activity‐based costing (ABC) systems require extensive data collection and often rely heavily on estimated input data because gathering the necessary information is too costly. With its remarkable capabilities, radio frequency identification (RFID) technology presents an excellent opportunity to improve the ABC cost driver data collection process, especially in manufacturing environments. Typical, individual implementation methods of these systems can involve risks and difficulties. In order to overcome these risks and difficulties to profit from the benefits by leveraging the efforts, this paper focuses on a new managerial strategy and presents an integrated implementation model for manufacturing companies. Along with detailed adoption processes, this study also identifies opportunities where RFID technology can provide ABC systems with extensive data collection and ABC systems can avoid budget overruns of RFID projects. This study shows that in addition to the benefits of integrated implementation steps...","PeriodicalId":259055,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. RF Technol. Res. Appl.","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128887738","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"On the impact of RFID and EPC Network on traceability management: a mathematical model","authors":"E. Bottani","doi":"10.1080/17545730802209104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17545730802209104","url":null,"abstract":"This paper introduces a detailed mathematical model to assess the economic impact of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and EPC Network adoption for traceability management within a supply chain. The model computes the savings resulting from RFID implementation, grounding on the gap between the costs of product recalling performed without and with the support of RFID‐based traceability systems. These situations are respectively referred to as ‘AS IS’ and ‘TO BE’ scenarios. Both scenarios were validated by a panel of experts, operating as manufacturers and distributors of food products, to ensure a good correspondence with real traceability management procedures. A numerical example is proposed to show the model application, as well as to provide some insights about the economic impact of RFID and EPC Network implementation for traceability management.","PeriodicalId":259055,"journal":{"name":"Int. J. RF Technol. Res. Appl.","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129177821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}