Using RFID technology captured data to control material flows
(2008) 19th Annual Conference of the Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) p.1-22- Abstract
- RFID technology can improve inventory and pipeline visibility. However, there is scarce
research on how to tactically and operationally make use of RFID-captured data. The purpose
of this paper is thus to explore the advantages and characteristics, from a material control
perspective, of keeping track of goods in real time in a supply chain.
A framework regarding the potential gains of tracking unit loads in real-time is developed. To
illustrate and discuss this framework, a case study regarding container tracking in physical
distribution is conducted. The case study includes a large packaging company and its logistics
service providers.
In addition... (More) - RFID technology can improve inventory and pipeline visibility. However, there is scarce
research on how to tactically and operationally make use of RFID-captured data. The purpose
of this paper is thus to explore the advantages and characteristics, from a material control
perspective, of keeping track of goods in real time in a supply chain.
A framework regarding the potential gains of tracking unit loads in real-time is developed. To
illustrate and discuss this framework, a case study regarding container tracking in physical
distribution is conducted. The case study includes a large packaging company and its logistics
service providers.
In addition to identifying potential gains, the framework facilitates an evaluation of where and
with what frequency it is valuable, from a material control perspective, to keep track of
packaging in a supply chain. The paper extends the current knowledge base regarding the use
of real-time information to control material flows. (Less)
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- author
- Pålsson, Henrik LU
- organization
- publishing date
- 2008
- type
- Contribution to conference
- publication status
- published
- subject
- keywords
- RFID technology, material flow, identification, packaging logistics, case study
- pages
- 22 pages
- conference name
- 19th Annual Conference of the Production and Operations Management Society (POMS)
- conference location
- La Jolla, California, United States
- conference dates
- 2008-05-09 - 2008-05-12
- language
- English
- LU publication?
- yes
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- 4ba0688a-cac3-4c48-8424-25304afd472e (old id 1153062)
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abstract = {{RFID technology can improve inventory and pipeline visibility. However, there is scarce<br/><br>
research on how to tactically and operationally make use of RFID-captured data. The purpose<br/><br>
of this paper is thus to explore the advantages and characteristics, from a material control<br/><br>
perspective, of keeping track of goods in real time in a supply chain.<br/><br>
<br/><br>
A framework regarding the potential gains of tracking unit loads in real-time is developed. To<br/><br>
illustrate and discuss this framework, a case study regarding container tracking in physical<br/><br>
distribution is conducted. The case study includes a large packaging company and its logistics<br/><br>
service providers.<br/><br>
<br/><br>
In addition to identifying potential gains, the framework facilitates an evaluation of where and<br/><br>
with what frequency it is valuable, from a material control perspective, to keep track of<br/><br>
packaging in a supply chain. The paper extends the current knowledge base regarding the use<br/><br>
of real-time information to control material flows.}},
author = {{Pålsson, Henrik}},
keywords = {{RFID technology; material flow; identification; packaging logistics; case study}},
language = {{eng}},
pages = {{1--22}},
title = {{Using RFID technology captured data to control material flows}},
year = {{2008}},
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