RFID-enabled supply chain systems with computer simulation

Assembly Automation

Volumn 29, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 174-183

  Mehrjerdi, Yahia Zare ^a  

^a YAZD UNIVERSITY   (Iran)

Author keywords

Codes; Productivity rate; Radiofrequencies; Simulation; Supply chain management; Tagging

Indexed keywords

CODES; PRODUCTIVITY RATE; RADIOFREQUENCIES; SIMULATION; TAGGING;

CHAINS; COMPUTER SIMULATION; LOGISTICS; PRODUCTIVITY; RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID); SUPPLY CHAINS;

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT;

EID: 67651033650     PISSN: 01445154     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/01445150910945624     Document Type: Review

References (67)

1. Alexander Resources (2004), Wireless M2M and Telemetric: Gaining Value in Vertical Markets, available at: www.alexanderResources.com
2. Anonymous (1997), "Savi supplied military with RFID", Microwaves & RF, Vol. 36, p. 54.
3. Anonymous (1999), "RFID technology tracks sugar cane", Microwaves & RF, Vol. 38, p. 27.
4. Anonymous (2004), "Another link in the chain", Card Technology Today, Vol. 16 No. 4, pp. 11-12.
5. Anonymous (2005a), "About symbol technology", available at: www.symbol.com
6. Anonymous (2005b), "RFID in the pharmaceutical supply chain", Achieving Supply Chain Excellence through Technology, Vol. 7.
7. Anonymous (2005c), Technology by OMRON to Produce RFID Tags, OMRON Corporation, Okayama, Wakahiro Kawai.
8. Anonymous (2006), available at: www.identecsolutions.com
9. Bacheldor, B. (2007), "Oil refineries to test sensor tags", RFID Journal, January.
10. Barlas, D. (2005), "DoD RFID updates", Line, Vol. 56, available at: www.line56.com/articles/default.asp?ArticleID6339 (accessed 10 February)
11. Bhuptani, M. and Moradpour, S. (2005), RFID Field Guide: Deploying Radio Frequency Identification Systems, Sun Microsystems Press, Upper Saddle River, NJ.
12. Bottani, E. and Rizzi, A. (2008), "Economical assessment of the impact of RFID technology and EPC system on the fast moving consumer goods supply chain", International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 112 No. 2, pp. 548-69.
13. Chao, C.-C., Yang, J.M. and Jen, W. (2007), "Determining technology trends and forecasts of RFID by a historical review and bibliometric analysis from 1991 to 2005", Technovation, Vol. 27 No. 5, pp. 268-79.
14. Chow, H.K.H., Choy, K.L. and Lee, W.B. (2007), "A dynamic logistics process knowledge-based system - an RFID multi-agent approach", Knowledge based Systems, Vol. 20 No. 4, pp. 357-72.
15. Collins, J. (2003), "Estimating RFID's pace of adoption", RFID Journal, 5 December.
16. Datta, A. and Viguier, I.R. (2000), "Handling sensor data in rapidly changing environments to support soft real-time requirements", INFORMS Journal on Computing, Vol. 12, pp. 84-103.
17. Estefania, A., Stefano,Z.,Santiago,M.,Andrea, S.,Barbara,M., Aritz, J., David, G., Ivan, E., Cardinali, G.C., Gómez, J.M., Francisco, P., Michelle, C., Alessio, M., Thomas, B. and Ilker, S. (2007), "Flexible tag microlab development: Gas sensors integration in RFID flexible tags for food logistics", Sensors and Actuators B, Chemical, Vol. 127, pp. 2-7.
18. Fisher, J.A. and Monahan, T. (2008), "Tracking the social dimensions of RFID systems in hospitals", International Journal of Medical Informatics, Vol. 77, pp. 176-83.
19. Fleisch, E. and Strassner, M. (2003), The Promise of Auto-ID in the Automotive Industry, Auto-ID Center, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA.
20. Ford Cuautitlan (2003), "EMS heads south of the border application: automotive manufacturer EMS products", White Paper.
21. Frost & Sullivan (2004), available at: www.mindbranch.com/products/ R49-216.html
22. Goldberg, L. (1999), "Smart labels use RFID technology to speed airline baggage handling", Electronics Design, Vol. 47, p. 34.
23. Hall, R. and Hampl, J.S. (2004), "Radio frequency identification applications for dietetics professionals", Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Vol. 104, pp. 1521-2.
24. Hamrita, T.K. and Hoffacker, E.C. (2005), "Development of a smart wireless soil monitoring sensor prototype using RFID technology", Applied Engineering Agriculture, Vol. 21, pp. 139-43.
25. Heftman, G. (1998), "RFID technologies put zip in the mail", Microwaves & RF, Vol. 37, p. 41.
26. Hicks, P. (1999), "RFID and the book trade", Publishing Research Quarterly, Vol. 15, pp. 21-3.
27. Hingley, M., Taylor, S. and Ellis, C. (2007), "Radio frequency identification tagging: Supplier attitudes to implementation in the grocery retail sector", International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, Vol. 35 No. 10, pp. 803-20.
28. His, S. and Fait, H. (2005), "RFID enhances visitors' museum experience at the exploratorium", Communications of the ACM, Vol. 48 No. 9, pp. 60-5.
29. IDTechEx (2006), RFID Retail Case Studies, IDTechEx Case Studies, Cambridge, MA.
30. Jedermann, R., Behrens, C., Westphal, D. and Lang, W. (2006), "Applying autonomous sensor systems in logisticscombining sensor networks," RFID and Software Agents. Sensors and Actuators A, Vol. 132, pp. 370-5.
31. Karkkainen, M. (2003), "Increasing efficiency in the supply chain for short life goods using RFID tagging", International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, Vol. 31 No. 3, pp. 529-36.
32. Kim, J., Tang, K., Kumara, S., Yee, S.-T. and Tew, J. (2008), "Value analysis of location enabled radio frequency identification information on delivery chain performance", International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 112, pp. 403-15.
33. Kim, M.-C., Kim, C.O., Hong, S.R. and Kwon, I.-H. (2007), "Forward-backward analysis of RFID-enabled supply chain using fuzzy cognitive map and genetic algorithm", Expert Systems with Application, Vol. 35 No. 3, pp. 1166-76.
34. Kima, S. and Heller, M. (2006), "Emerging cyberinfrastructure: challenges for the chemical process control community", Computers & Chemical Engineering, Vol. 30, pp. 1497-501.
35. Kourouthanassis, P. and Roussos, G. (2003), "Developing consumer-friendly pervasive retail systems", IEEE Pervasive Computing, Vol. 2, pp. 32-9.
36. Labs, W. (1998), "New scanners, RFID systems help manufacturers keep tracks of products in the marking", Instrumentation and Control Systems, Vol. 71, p. 80.
37. Lee, L.S., Kirk,D.F. and Jeffery, S.S. (2007), "Radio frequency identification (RFID) implementation in the service sector: A customer-facing diffusion model", International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 112, p. 587.
38. Legg, G. (1994), "RFID tags connect smart cars to smart highways", EDN, Vol. 39 No. 26, pp. 33-4.
39. Li, S. and Visich, J.K. (2006), "Radio frequency identification: supply chain impact and implementation challenges", International Journal of Integrated Supply Chain Management, Vol. 2 No. 4, pp. 407-24.
40. Liard, M. (2005), "RFID technology, impact and effect on your enterprise", available at: www.vdc-cwww.vdc-corp.com/autoid/annual/ 05/br05-21.html
41. Lin, D., Barton, R., Bi, H. and Freimer, M. (2006), "Challenges in RFID enabled supply chain management", Quality Progress, Vol. 39, pp. 23-8.
42. Naim, M.M., Childerhouse, P., Disney, S.M. and Towill, D.R. (2002), "A supply chain diagnostic methodology - determining the vector of change", Computers & Industrial Engineering, Vol. 43, pp. 135-57.
43. Naresh, A.L. and Jahern, C.T. (1997), "Communication and tracking for construction vehicles", Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, Vol. 123, pp. 261-8.
44. Ngai, E.W.T., Suk, F.F.C. and Lo, S.Y.Y. (2007a), "Development of an RFID based Sushi management system: The case of a conveyor belt sushi restaurant", International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 112 No. 2, pp. 630-45.
45. Ngai, E.W.T., Cheng, T.C.E., Au, S. and Lai, K.H. (2007b), "Mobile commerce integrated with RFID technology in a container depot", Decision Support Systems, Vol. 43, pp. 62-76.
46. Ngai, E.W.T., Moon, K.K.L., Riggins, F.J. and Candace, Y.Y.I. (2007c), "RFID research: An academic literature review (1995-2005) and future research directions", International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 112 No. 2, pp. 510-20.
47. O'Conner, M.C. (2007), "At infosys, a 'Live Lab' RFID App Eases Parking", RFID Journal, February.
48. Rappold, J. (2003), "The risks of RFID", Industrial Engineer, Vol. 35 No. 11, pp. 37-8.
49. Read, R. (2005), RFID Monthly: An Overview of RFID Industry Development, R.W. Baird Co. US Equity Research, New York, NY.
50. Repo, P., Kerttula, M., Salmeta, M. and Huomo, H. (2005), "Virtual product design case study: The Nokia RFID tag reader", IEEE Pervasive Computing, Vol. 4, pp. 95-9.
51. Reyes, P.M., Gimenez Thomsen, C. and Frazier, G.V. (2006), "RFID attractiveness in the US and Spanish Grocery chains: An exploratory study", Proceedings of the 3rd CEMS Seminar on Supply Chain Management: The Challenge of Outsourcing & Offshoring Supply Chain Activities, Riezlern, Austria, January.
52. Roberti, M. (2003), "RFID: The cost of being smart", CIO Insights, Vol. 1 No. 30, available at: www.cioinsight.com/previous/ issues_/ (accessed 1 September).
53. Schneiderman, R. (1995), "RFID markets growth tied to new applications", Microwaves & RF, pp. 10-11.
54. Sullivan, L. (2005), "Wal-Mart assesses new uses for RFID", Information Week, available at: www.informationweek.com/thisweek/ 02-28-2005 (accessed 28 March).
55. Sullivan, L. and Dunn, D. (2004), "Vendors warn of RFID tag shortage in coming months", Information Week, available at: www.informationweek.com/thisweek/10-11-2004 (accessed 11 October).
56. Tajima, M. (2007), "Strategic value of RFID in supply chain management", Journal of Purchasing & Supply Management, Vol. 13, pp. 261-73.
57. Turner, T.E. (2004), "Real time location systems", available at: www.aimglobal.org/technologies/rtls/
58. Uckun, C., Karaesmen, F. and Savas, S. (2008), "Investment in improved inventory accuracy in a decentralized supply chain", International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 113, pp. 546-66.
59. Vermesan, O., Grosso, D., Dell'Ova, F. and Prior, C. (2007), "Emerging RFID technology roadmap", paper presented at EU RFID Forum.
60. Wamba, S.F., Bendavid, Y., Lefebvre, L.A. and Lefebvre, E. (2006), "RFID technology and the EPC network as enablers of mobile business: A case study in a retail supply chain", International Journal of Networking and Virtual Organisations, Vol. 3, pp. 450-62.
61. Wamba, S.F., Lefebvre, L.A., Bendavid, Y. and Lefebvre, E. (2008), "Exploring the impact of RFID technology and the EPC network on mobile B2B ecommerce: A case study in the retail industry", International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 112 No. 2, pp. 614-29.
62. Wang, F. and Liu, P. (2005), "Temporal management of RFID data", Proceedings of the 31st VL.DB Conference, Trondheim, Norway, pp. 1128-39.
63. Wang, L.-C., Lin, Y.-C. and Lin, P.H. (2007a), "Dynamic mobile RFID-based supply chain control and management system in construction", Advanced Engineering Informatics, Vol. 21, pp. 377-90.
64. Wang, S.-J., Liu, S.-F. and Wang, W.-L. (2007b), "The simulated impact of RFID enabled supply chain on pullbased inventory replenishment in TFT-LCD inventory", International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 112 No. 2, pp. 570-86.
65. Wang, N., Zhang, N. and Wang, M. (2006), "Wireless sensors in agriculture and food industry - recent development and future perspective", Computer and Electronics in Agricultures, Vol. 50, pp. 1-14.
66. Wen, W. (2008), "A dynamic and automatic traffic light control expert system for solving the road congestion problem", Journal of Expert Systems and Applications, Vol. 34, pp. 2370-81.
67. Wismans, W.M.G. (1999), "Identification and registration of animals in the European Union", Computers and Electronics in Agricultures, Vol. 24, pp. 99-108.