Implementation Of Radio Frequency Identification Research Articles

Technological advancements, digital transformation, and future trends in blood transfusion services

Misidentification, mistransfusion, and pre-analytical errors are all regarded as major challenges and risks in safe blood transfusion procedures. To provide a high level of accuracy, traceability, automation, and reliability in blood transfusion services, traditional methods should be upgraded with modern technologies such as block chain technology, machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), artificial neural networks, algorithm-based learning, and the implementation of radio frequency identification (RFID) and the internet of things (IoT). This technology helps reduce errors, retrieve data, forecast blood demand, reduce blood waste, manage blood storage, and manage workload, ensuring transfusion safety. The technology is still in the initial stages of development and by addressing issues such as data loss, patient data privacy, and cost-effectiveness, the technology will become a revolution in transfusion services.

Critical application areas of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology for sustainable construction in developing countries: the case of Nigeria

Purpose This study aims to explore the critical application areas of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology for sustainable buildings. Design/methodology/approach The quantitative research approach was adopted through a structured questionnaire administered to relevant stakeholders of construction projects. The data collected were analysed with the exploratory factor analysis, relative importance index (RII) and fuzzy synthetic evaluation (FSE). Findings The study’s results have categorised the crucial areas of application where construction industry stakeholders should focus their attention. These areas are divided into four categories: management technologies, production technologies, sensing technologies and monitoring technologies. The findings from the FSE indicate that monitoring technologies represent the most significant category, whereas management technologies rank as the least significant. Moreover, the RII analysis highlights that tools management stands out as the most important application of RFID, while dispute resolution emerges as the least significant RFID application. Practical implications The study establishes the core areas of RFID application and their benefits to sustainable buildings. Consequently, it helps stakeholders (consultants, clients and contractors) to examine the RFID application areas and make informed decision on sustainable construction. Furthermore, it provides systematic proof that can aid the implementation of RFID in developing countries. Originality/value The study provides an insight into the possible application areas and benefits of RFID technology in the construction industry of developing countries. It also developed a conceptual frame for the critical application areas of RFID technology in the construction industry of developing countries.

From Chip-Based to Chipless RFID Sensors: A Review

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) sensors have received increasing attention in recent years due their wireless battery-free operation, low-profile, simplicity, low-cost, and multimodality sensitivity. They have found their way to everyday applications including smart packaging for food quality assurance, early noxious gas detection, smart bandages for chronic wound assessment, and structural health monitoring. This work aims to provide a review of chip-based and chipless RFID sensor technology and to depict a transition from the former to the later one. This is conducted by highlighting existing challenges for implementation of chipless RFIDs, possible solutions to overcome these problems, and recent development introduced in the literature. Then, it has been demonstrated how RFID sensors in conjunction with artificial intelligence and machine learning can be applied for enhancing RFID tag sensitivity and selectivity to a high degree of accuracy. The focus of this paper is on chipless RFID sensors, and at the end the authors present a direction for future research work.

Supporting National Food Security Through the Implementation of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in the Warehouses of Badan Urusan Logistik

As many as 20,000 tons of rice in 2019 were discarded from the Logistics Agency (BULOG) warehouses due to their declining quality, making them unfit for consumption. The cause of rice damage is that the storage owned by BULOG is not a special warehouse for storing rice. This study aims to analyze BULOG rice storage and formulate ways to improve rice quality in realizing food security The method used in this research is qualitative approach and data collection using Focus Group Discussion (FGD) involving 15 people in the Edu Logistics Hub community. The application of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) which processes information from rice stored in warehouses can minimize human error. The decline in the quality of rice in BULOG warehouses can be overcome by applying the First In First Out (FIFO) method and the application of RFID technology.

Determining the stationary barriers to the implementation of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in an emerging construction industry

Purpose To realize full benefits without sacrificing the practicality of such projects, the decision-making process for residential building construction needs to include sustainability principles at every level. Therefore, this paper aims to investigate the applicability of radio frequency identification (RFID) and identify the barriers that impede its successful adoption in construction projects to achieve sustainability. Design/methodology/approach This paper opted for a quantitative approach by using a structured questionnaire survey. A total of 107 responses were collected from Nigerian construction practitioners involved in private and public construction businesses. Findings The results showed the high cost of RFID implementation, with a mean score of 4.42 as the top-ranked barrier, followed by lack of security, maintenance, power availability and inadequate training. This study further deployed Ginni’s mean difference measure of dispersion and revealed that the stationary barrier to adopting RFID technology is the lack of demand. Practical implications The findings of this research can assist decision-makers in improving the sustainability of all building projects by implementing RFID. Originality/value The findings of this study will serve as the basis for comprehension and critically evaluate the numerous barriers preventing the widespread adoption of RFID technology.

Barriers to the Implementation of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) for Sustainable Building in a Developing Economy

Sustainability principles need to be applied at all the stages of the decision-making process concerning the building of urban housing to realize maximum benefits without compromising the project’s function. This paper aims to investigate the applicability of radio frequency identification (RFID) and identify the barriers that impede its successful adoption in building projects to achieve sustainability in building. The literature was reviewed, and data were derived by complementing the quantitative technique. A questionnaire was employed to gather data from 107 stakeholders in the building industry in Nigeria. The data were scrutinized using the exploratory factor analysis (EFA) technique. The partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was also applied to create a model for embracing RFID tools for sustainable building. The results of EFA revealed that the RFID barriers could be classified into significant constructs: infrastructure, immaturity, privacy, and security. The PLS-SEM model revealed that infrastructure was the most significant barrier to RFID implementation in the building industry. Thus, this study’s findings could aid decision makers in facilitating sustainability approaches in buildings projects through RFID implementation. These results would further lay the basis for objectively measuring and valuing the diverse barriers impacting RFID implementation.

Сучасні технології автоматизації складської діяльності підприємств

The article is devoted to the study of new technologies in warehouses; the essence of the “distribution channel” is considered through the analysis of the definitions of this term by various authors; the difference between the supply channel, the goods movement channel and the distribution channel was analyzed; the main changes and problems in the field of distribution over the past few years have been identified; describes the most innovative technologies for digitalization of warehouses. The results of the study showed that the implementation of the latest technologies in warehouses will ensure the coordinated and fast work of all its links. Thus, the new blockchain technology guarantees the sovereignty and protection of data transmission between the user and the company, as well as avoiding the reuse of certificates of origin through real-time tracking of goods. It is guaranteed through cryptography, visibility and data usage, as well as ensuring equal access to all network participants. This technology provides protection and, at the same time, openness of enterprise data, which in turn will help prevent unfair competition in the industry. The Pick by Voice technology will help to significantly increase the efficiency of warehouse workers, because the operator does not waste time reading, has free hands and is not distracted by related operations. The implementation of Radio Frequency Identification will help enterprises to maximally systematize information about the product itself, which in turn will improve and speed up work with both suppliers and customers. Also, the introduction of robotics in warehouses will ensure the minimization of the human factor at the workplace and the reduction of employee salary costs. In general, the advantages of implementing these technologies significantly exceed the disadvantages or risks. The main advantage is the smooth operation of the warehouse, reduction of production maintenance costs, systematized information and tracking of goods. The disadvantages are the costs of implementing these projections, which are quite expensive. Therefore, the development of online business and the reduction of delivery times to the shortest terms have started a trend towards automation of even small warehouses. In turn, warehouses with huge flows of goods need large-scale systematization of all processes, which is possible only with the use of the latest warehousing technologies.

A qualitative study of improving the operations strategy of logistics using radio frequency identification

PurposeThis study aims to investigate how radio frequency identification (RFID) is used and opinions about RFID in two world-leading logistics companies and four organisations in their supply network. Operations strategy was used to understand the sources of operations improvement and associated competitive advantage. However, the complexity of operations strategy hampers an evaluation of the benefits of RFID for logistics processes. We can evaluate RFID applied in logistics processes by thoroughly applying the theories of operations strategy.Design/methodology/approachParticipants were recruited based on their roles and level of experience using non-probability purposive sampling. The findings were checked with participants to confirm interpretations and to ask confirming questions as necessary. Interviews were conducted as video chats. NVivo Pro was used for the fragmentation, classification, management and analysis of the primary and secondary data, allowing themes and relationships to emerge inductively. The literature was compared with the primary data.FindingsThe findings reinforce the argument that a firm can improve more than one performance objective at a time; show the relevance of technology and an operations performance objective; support the argument that top management strategies to implement technology should be aligned with the operations strategy and business aspirations.Research limitations/implicationsThis research area would benefit from more detailed investigation to strengthen the arguments for the relationships between RFID capabilities and elements of operations strategy for logistics processes. The findings indicate that top management support of strategically aligned RFID projects will have the best chance of success if they create and leverage valuable data whilst addressing identified competitive priorities.Practical implicationsSmart connected devices, such as RFID, give firms access to big data, which can be used to develop long-term processes, to achieve competitive advantage and access new forms of economic value. RFID cumulatively influences the operations performance objectives of cost, quality, flexibility, speed, dependability and technology. Business strategies based on technology should align with operations strategy.Social implicationsThe sharing of operational performance results, both before and after the implementation of RFID, will help to build learning within operations, increase the support of senior management and improve the performance of logistics processes with the associated benefits for society at large.Originality/valueRFID is often evaluated in terms of theoretical technical or cost benefits. This research evaluates RFID by assessing and suggesting how it can contribute to operations strategy.

Acceptance of RFID Toll Payment Method by Highway Users in Malaysia

Radio frequency identification (RFID) is a wireless tracking technology for data identification, capturing and analysis. It is used in numerous business applications to overcome the drawback of collecting data manually, such as data errors, time delay and high labour cost. RFID was introduced as an alternate toll charge payment method in Malaysia highways in 2018, and the government of Malaysia aims for a full implementation by end 2023. However, up to January 2022, only 10% of highway users switched to RFID. Hence, this study aims to assess highway users’ intention level on using RFID as toll payment mode. Additionally, the study also aims to evaluate the causal relationship between users’ perception on RFID payment mode and users’ intention to use RFID. The study views users’ perception based on modified TAM theory, which consist of perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, perceived culture’s influence and perceived privacy and security. The study is quantitative based, structured questionnaire adopted from prior studies was distributed to the targeted population, which is class 1 highway users, and 176 responded. Data collected is normally distributed and statistically reliable. Hence, data was processed further with descriptive analysis and Pearson correlation test to address the research objectives. Finding from the research reveals that users’ intention to migrate to RFID payment mode is low, which suggested additional effort is required for the full implementation of RFID by end 2023. Additionally. Result of correlation test discloses that users’ perception on the ease of use and the usefulness are significantly associated with the intention to use RFID. However, the correlation of perceived culture’s influence, privacy and security with intention is weak and insignificant. The finding implies that highway operator should focus on addressing users’ anxieties and hesitation of using RFID in order to encourage more users to migrate to RFID. Additionally, the study also contributes to the domain new technology acceptance by the introduction of users’ acceptance model for RFID based on modified TAM theory.

Design and Implementation of Radio Frequency Identification based Sorting System

The sorting operation has always been a challenging and cumbersome process in the industries. With the advances in the technology, manual sorting has been replaced by automated sorting algorithms. This paper has proposed a novel automated Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) based sorting and counting system which uses an electromagnetic field to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects. The effectiveness and efficiency of RFID systems contribute a significant potential for industrial applications. A miniature prototype is developed to assess the performance of the real-time operation of the proposed system. The working prototype of an automated RFID-based sorting and counting system includes the placement of an object on a fixed station. The automated scanning is performed on a placed object. After scanning the tags, the information regarding the type of items and their count is automatically collected and displayed on LCD.

Monitoring of beef cold chain to ensure quality, safety, and halal using RFID: A review

The traceability application by the industry to ensure products along the supply chain include quality, safe and halal. Traceability is an essential part of the cold chain system for meat and meat products. The cold chain of beef, including a slaughterhouse, distribution, and retail, needs to be monitored. The decline in the beef quality is marked by sensory changes such as color, unpleasant odor, and mucus formation triggered by bacterial growth. Beef quality is easily damaged during distribution due to the complexity and length of the cold chain. Consumers also pay attention to the halalness of beef in the supply chain. The implementation of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) can monitor changes in quality and halalness of beef when distribution utilizes various sensor and product information tags. RFID requires a transponder to store and retrieve data remotely, an antenna for transponders, and a reader. This article reviews the RFID traceability system, the cold supply chain for beef, and RFID development to maintain beef quality, safety, and halalness. RFID technology helps producers and consumers to get quality, safe, and halal beef information in real-time.

Escalation of Security and Privacy in Internet of Things using Advanced IPv6 Based Security Mechanism

Kevin Ashton coined the phrase Internet of Things in 1999 with high performance implementation for corporate and social world. Thanks to the success of high-performing Internet of Things (IoT) whereby the tags and sensors are the foundation for IoT implementation of radio frequency identification with enormous implementation patterns. Real world objects and systems that are remotely managed using program- based tools may be outfitted with RFID tags. Radio frequency recognition devices may identify objects and sense information. Very thin micro-sized RFID chips that can attach remotely are built. The internet of things will cross over USD 267 billion in 2020. According to the report by Gartner, there would be $273 billion linked devices around the world in 2014. The quantity, which is equal to 8.4 billion goods, is 31% more than last year. This study examines security and productivity in the IoT. It is very popular to use Internet of Things (IoT) in robotics because of sensor sensors, advanced wireless technology and use of software programming. Both wireless IP-based systems come with built-in GPS modules. The utility of smart cities and home automation was increasingly accentuated by the appearance of vast databases of smart IP-based sensors. Within the scope of this study, one of the goals is to establish simulation trends that can cover protection weakness of the Internet of Things. In the novel, the simulation processes were implemented through Contiki Cooja and CupCarbon. The modern age is greatly being affected by impossibly sophisticated technical devices. It is treated under the umbrella of Internet of Things (IoT). Several applications are commonly using IoT linked technologies to a broad variety of purposes. IoT contains many other concepts such as universal computing, widespread computing, ambient computing, among several others. The work presents the implementation using high performance framework for the security in the IoT environment using security mechanism on IPv6.

Logistic Technologies for Tracking Manufactured Passenger Cars on Consolidation Areas: Interpretative Case Study

At present, companies emphasize maximum awareness in all parts of the logistic chain. Companies continue to focus on the efficient use of time and strive to reduce processes and activities that take longer than necessary. Therefore, it is important to use systems and logistic technologies that provide up-to-date information whenever the user requests it. Reliability is the most important aspect in the introduction of new logistic technologies in a company, because an unreliable system cannot replace the human workforce, does not generate additional benefits and there are financial losses. For a company with high-volume production, it is important not only to monitor products in the production phase, but also to monitor products in the warehouse or on consolidation areas before the products are shipped. Logistic technologies that provide important information not only for operators but also for managers can be used to monitor manufactured passenger cars on consolidation areas. Knowledge of the exact location of products on consolidation areas greatly simplifies and speeds up activities in individual processes. The aim of the article is to demonstrate the use of logistic technologies of automatic identification for tracking of manufactured passenger cars on consolidation areas in the form of an interpretive case study. The article compares the potential implementation of GPS (Global Position System) technology, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology and RFID technology in combination with a drone for tracking of manufactured passenger cars on consolidation areas.

The Proposed Implementation of RFID based Attendance System

Recent trends in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) embrace several smartphone applications in a variety of educational and industrial domains in the last several years. This research focuses to solve one of the promising problems of an educational domain to take attendance smartly using the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system. Current attendance system in King Abdul-Aziz University (KAU) Saudi Arabia is partly solving the attendance problem. There are several problems in the existing attendance systems such as time-consuming, the chance of mistakes, truancy issues, no contact with parent/guardian and not efficient because of roll call as taking manual attendance. The proposed RFID based attendance system will provide robust, secure and automatic attendance. The proposed system will use modern technology and support to institutions and parents to deal with most of the problems of existing attendance systems. There are several other benefits of RFID based system such as web-based and mobile interfaces, daily absent report, an automatic SMS alert to parent/guardian, reduce administrative work, improve the ratio of attendance, economical and highly efficient. The case study method will be used as a research design. The proposed system is developed and tested in KAU Saudi Arabia. The proposed system will have both web and mobile interfaces. The web interface will need the Internet to access the proposed system and the mobile interface will use the Android platform for the testing scenarios. The user will access the system to generate customized reports to review the status of students for a particular course. It is anticipated that the proposed system will significantly improve students’ monitoring mechanisms hence enabling both parents and teachers in making appropriate decisions.

The Proposed Implementation of RFID based Attendance System

Recent trends in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) embrace several smartphone applications in a variety of educational and industrial domains in the last several years. This research focuses to solve one of the promising problems of an educational domain to take attendance smartly using the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system. Current attendance system in King Abdul-Aziz University (KAU) Saudi Arabia is partly solving the attendance problem. There are several problems in the existing attendance systems such as time-consuming, the chance of mistakes, truancy issues, no contact with parent/guardian and not efficient because of roll call as taking manual attendance. The proposed RFID based attendance system will provide robust, secure and automatic attendance. The proposed system will use modern technology and support to institutions and parents to deal with most of the problems of existing attendance systems. There are several other benefits of RFID based system such as web-based and mobile interfaces, daily absent report, an automatic SMS alert to parent/guardian, reduce administrative work, improve the ratio of attendance, economical and highly efficient. The case study method will be used as a research design. The proposed system is developed and tested in KAU Saudi Arabia. The proposed system will have both web and mobile interfaces. The web interface will need the Internet to access the proposed system and the mobile interface will use the Android platform for the testing scenarios. The user will access the system to generate customized reports to review the status of students for a particular course. It is anticipated that the proposed system will significantly improve students’ monitoring mechanisms hence enabling both parents and teachers in making appropriate decisions.

Contextual Factors Influencing the Implementation of Radio Frequency Identification Technology in Academic Libraries in Ghana

The implementation of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in libraries is common across the globe, and many academic libraries, especially in technologically advanced countries, are using it. The use of RFID increases the efficiency of collection management and security in academic libraries. In Ghana, academic libraries, especially those at major tertiary institutions, are the most vibrant in the library system; they provide access to subscription-based online resources, including research databases and ebook collections, in addition to physical books and journals. The fast-increasing enrolment numbers in Ghanaian tertiary institutions translates into an increased number of academic library users, making it difficult for library staff to manage libraries effectively. The amount of work carried out by librarians in these academic libraries has created a need for implementing technology, for example RFID, that can promote efficiency and effectiveness. The purpose of this study was to examine the contextual factors influencing the implementation of RFID technology in academic libraries in Ghana’s tertiary institutions. A qualitative approach was used following a single-case study method, and data were collected through semi-structured interviews. We conducted interviews with 18 senior academic librarians, covering six academic libraries comprising three traditional university libraries, two technical university libraries and one college of education library in Ghana. We found that no academic library in Ghana had implemented RFID at the time of this study. Several challenges, including a low budget, lack of skilled personnel, weak coordination between user departments and procurement units, were identified. The study suggested that if these challenges were handled effectively and efficiently, implementing RFID in Ghana’s academic libraries could be successful and beneficial.

Cluster and DEMATEL Analysis of Key RFID Implementation Factors Across Different Organizational Strategies

The purpose of this study is to explore the critical success factor of radio frequency identification (RFID) implementation and to establish a relationship between critical success factor of RFID and organizational strategies. This article uses DEMATEL (Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory) and cluster analysis technique to identify the complex relationship between RFID implementation critical success factors (ICSFs) and organizational strategies. The result indicates that extrinsic critical success factors such as privacy and security, potential legislation and cost-effective reusable tags are the three most important RFID ICSFs that are essential for all the organization’s strategy types, whereas the order of priority of other ICSFs depends on organizational strategy types. Implementation of RFID enhances utilization of resources and information. It gives a competitive advantage to businesses. The study significantly contributes to the body of knowledge as applied to theory and practice in RFID implementation.

Implementation of RFID in university libraries of Bangladesh

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe the present status of implementing innovative radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in university libraries of Bangladesh. The main obstacles of implementing this technology among university libraries and ways to overcome the obstacles are also described.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses both qualitative and quantitative approaches along with review of related literature. The present scenario of RFID implementation status of Bangladesh is shown by a survey with a structured questionnaire and reviewing related literature.FindingsThe findings show that RFID is being used in the university libraries to reduce staff stress, increase efficiency, track and locate items quickly, book drop support at any time, easier circulation, promote self-check-in check-out activities, etc. This study identifies the challenges in libraries of Bangladesh which are lack of adequate funding, unavailability of RFID accessories, lack of skilled manpower, unwillingness, erratic power supply, etc. Also, it suggests some suitable ways such as creating positive impression and attitudes, arrangement of proper training, appointment of skilled manpower and allocation of sufficient budget to overcome the existing challenges of RFID.Originality/valueThe study describes the benefits of RFID technology for libraries, and some recommendations are proposed for extensive use of this technology.

Traceability implementation based on RFID at agro-industry: A review

Information system technology in the agroindustries sector has been developed. One of these is system of traceability based on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). Before RFID developed identification information of agro-products using a barcode system. Currently RFID implementation in the agro-industry sector to identify product information safety quality tracking and control of the environment is still very limited. In fact RFID implementation petrified decision makers to make a quick decision to directly monitor the movement of agro products through the data or interface with a computer program. This review discusses the development of RFID system in agro-industry. The implementation of RFID for product safety and quality. To implement RFID technology for tracking. The ability of RFID sensor to control the environment around the product. Testing the accuracy of RFID system in the agro-industry. Output application of RFID in the agro-industry is the identification data and a better selection of products to meet the standards and minimize elimination and return of products in global trade.

Automatic Materials Tracking Practices Through RFID Implementation in Construction Projects

Materials tracking for materials management play a vital role and contributed a major portion of the total cost in a construction project. In addition, the improper handling and storage of materials at the construction site has made it difficult to track and locate at the time are needed to carry out construction works. These problems subsequently contribute to the project delays and increase in the total project costs. Thus, this paper seeks to identify problems regarding current material tracking practices in materials management processes. In this paper, ICT and potential implementation of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) for automatic materials tracking is also scrutinised. Data for this paper was obtained from the literature review and the case studies conducted in several construction projects. Semi-structured interviews with construction practitioners were carried out in order to gain insights into current problems, information and communication technologies (ICT) implementation, and RFID capability in assisting materials tracking practices. This paper reveals that construction projects in Malaysia are still using manual materials tracking practices, basic ICT implementation, and totally none RFID existence. Thus, there is a need for the application of RFID in order to facilitate materials tracking automatically for enhancing construction industry processes through IR 4.0.