A review of RFID technology and its managerial applications in different industries

  • Authors:

  • Xiaowei Zhu;Samar K. Mukhopadhyay;Hisashi Kurata

  • Affiliations:

  • College of Business and Public Affairs, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA 19383, United States;SungKyunKwan University - GSB, Jongno gu, Seoul 110-745, Republic of Korea;Graduate School of International Management, International University of Japan, 777 Kokusai-cho, Minami-Uonuma city, Niigata 949-7277, Japan

  • Venue:
  • Journal of Engineering and Technology Management
  • Year:
  • 2012

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Abstract

Radio frequency identification (RFID) is an emerging technology that is increasingly being used in supply chain management. RFID technology plays an important role in supporting logistics and supply chain processes because of their ability to identify, trace and track information throughout the supply chain. The technology can provide suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and retailers precise real time information about the products. This accurate knowledge of the inventory would result in lower labor cost, simplified business processes and improved supply chain efficiency. If properly used, it has the potential to cut ordering lead time and cost on inventory control, increase the accuracy of inventory information, help avoid stockouts and boost the number of inventory turns. In this paper, we provide an overview of the current state of RFID applications in different industries and its impact on business operations. We provide extensive literature survey and develop a framework for future research areas in this field.