Radio Frequency Identification Utilization Research Articles

Introducing a high-throughput energy-efficient anti-collision (HT-EEAC) protocol for RFID systems

The utilization of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology has witnessed a substantial rise in recent years, and this upward trend is expected to continue in the coming years. It is often described as an industry-changing concept, which is why continuous improvements in the technique of object identification are still needed. These enhancements are related to security, speed, and reliability of communications. RFID is frequently used in areas where a large number of things must be identified. Therefore, some problems of tag collision when many tags are transmitting their data are presented by these systems. The research presented here thoroughly analyzes and evaluates existing tag reading approaches that offer low power consumption during identification. The outcome of this work is the proposal of energy-efficient anti-collision protocol, namely HT-EEAC. By assessing the energy consumed for HT-EEAC at checkpoints, we were able to increase throughput and reduce energy consumption in our protocol. The HT-EEAC approach for updating frame size aims to enhance the energy and throughput of the EPC C1 G2 UHF RFID standard. Performance comparisons demonstrate the advantages of the strategy we propose in terms of low energy consumption per identified tag, minimal collisions, and high throughput. As a result, this method can be effectively utilized in the field of RFID systems to significantly enhance their efficiency.

Barcode andradio frequency identification utilization varied across Korean hospitals.

Barcodes and radio frequency identification (RFID) are increasingly used in health care to improve patient safety. However, studies on their utilization in clinical settings are limited. This study aimed to comprehensively examine the utilization status of barcodes and RFID in Korean hospitals, recognize the effects and obstacles associated with utilization, and explore the measures to expand the applications of barcodes and RFID. A self-reported online survey was conducted in tertiary hospitals, general hospitals, hospitals, and nursing hospitals in the Republic of Korea. The survey questionnaire comprised questions on barcodes and RFID utilization status, the effect of barcodes and RFID utilization, measures to expand the utilization of barcodes and RFID, and information on respondents' demographics and hospitals. A representative from each of 23 tertiary hospitals, 101 general hospitals, 232 hospitals, and 214 nursing hospitals completed the survey (total response rate 17%). The data were analysed using the chi-square test or Fisher's exact test to determine the differences in responses based on the type and characteristics of hospitals. The tertiary hospitals had the highest utilizations of both RFID and barcodes (n = 10, 43.5%), whereas the nursing hospitals had the lowest (n = 96, 55.1%). Barcodes and RFID were most commonly used in the visits and security management domains. However, the use of barcodes and RFID in medication dispensing and administration safety was low, despite its value in improving patient safety. The hospitals recognized the positive effect of utilization of barcodes and RFID, reporting the highest frequency for the prevention of patient safety incidents (n = 79, 85.9%). Nevertheless, the cost of barcodes and RFID facility investments (n = 128, 90.3%) appeared to be the greatest obstacle to the introduction of barcodes and RFID. Hence, barcodes and RFID facility investment support (n = 133, 95.5%) were given the highest priority among the measures to expand barcode and RFID utilization in health care. The utilization of barcodes and RFID varied across the type and domain of hospitals in the Republic of Korea. Hospitals recognized the positive effects of barcode and RFID utilization. Nonetheless, all hospitals were concerned about the cost of investment and maintenance of barcode and RFID facilities as the main obstacles to utilization. Therefore, a support plan must be developed for the cost of barcodes and RFID facility investments to expand barcode and RFID utilization in health care.

RFID Based Employee Attendance System Design on CV. Sachio Express Sejahtera

CV. Sachio Express Sejahtera is a registered expedition company located in Surakarta. Attendance is the most crucial aspect for the company as it affects an employee's salary based on attendance data. Therefore, the presence of a real-time attendance system stored in a database is highly needed. The design of the employee attendance system utilizes the Rapid Application Development (RAD) method, which includes requirements planning, system design, development processes, and implementation. This method is employed to meet user needs and achieve desired outcomes.The result of the design for the employee attendance system is the utilization of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) cards as a tool for attendance record. It is expected that this system will assist employees in recording their attendance and reduce any potential data manipulation or inaccuracies

PERANCANGAN APLIKASI PELAYANAN ADMINISTRASI PADA DESA BALIDA YANG TERINTEGRASI E-KTP BERBASIS WEB

Currently the development of technology is very rapid and has a role to help every human activity. One of the results of technological developments is radio frequency-based technology, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification). Utilization of RFID used on electronic identity cards (e-KTP) is a resident identity card equipped with a chip which is the official identity of the population as proof of self issued by the implementing agency. The administrative service process in most villages still uses conventional methods, one of which is Balida village. The process of administrative services such as making letters, within a week many people apply. so that public dissatisfaction with services arises, causing crowds, considering the covid-19 pandemic has entered Indonesia, people are required to comply with health protocols and avoid crowds. Therefore, the author initiated a system design to serve administrative services in the village of Balida to comply with the health protocol. The programming used for this application is PHP and uses the Laravel framework and MySQL as the database. The purpose of this study is to design an application for administrative services in Balinese villages that is integrated with e-KTP. The development method used is RUP. The result of the application of this administrative service application is that people who have an e-KTP can use it for letter administration.

Design and Development of RFID Door Locking Using Arduino

System near the passageway will just allows the authorize people into the location. These systems can additionally be shown for different places in this location to follow individual increment and to give their admittance into touchy territories in the location. In that a manner, dubious people would be given that is certainly improves the security stage in the location. Radio things distinguishing proof (RFID) will be the remote development that’s to be used to create up the entry access security. The data not present the using of the development to robotize various cycles changing it mechanical area to house automation has detailed the utilization of RFID. Remote security-things innovations have immediately extended for the electrifying development of current advances. Different authorized frameworks were arranged just as executed ward on different sorts of remote correspondence headways by various persons. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a different innovation it by and large utilized in a couple of businesses for errands like access control framework, book following in libraries, tollbooth framework, store network the board, and that is From its venture, customized RFID-things induction given framework by Arduino is arranged. This framework joins RFID advancement that Arduino that gives the important edit. At the point when the RFID peruser introduced by its passageway distinguishes a RFID tag, the framework catches the client novel id (UID) that contrasts that and give away UID its same . On by off chance that the client UID similar of the put away UID, authentified is conceded; something else, authorized and denied. That appears clarity that the framework was humble, viable, for a taken strategy for giving or denying authentication in a got climate. Moreover, the entryway lock is basic and simple to introduce. It doesn't need the shopper to dismantle the entryway or door jamb as the entrance lock are simply associations. This is moreover leaving the customer with the decision of using their extraordinary lock and key if they so choose. In light of everything, that RFID access lock to the straightforward and practical send the normal customer's security & accessibility.

The impact of RFID utilization and supply chain information sharing on supply chain performance: Focusing on the moderating role of supply chain culture

The purpose of this research is to remove barriers hindering radio frequency identification (RFID) adoption/diffusion in industries, and help firms develop effective supply chain management (SCM) practices utilizing RFID, by elucidating the specific mechanisms through which RFID influences supply chain performance (SCP). On the basis of the technology-organization-environment framework, this research examines the technological characteristics and practical context of RFID usage in our theoretical model. It investigates how RFID utilization contributes to supply chain information sharing (SCIS) and, in turn, how SCIS influences SCP. The supply chain culture of competitiveness (SCCC) is proposed as a moderator of the links between RFID utilization and SCIS, and between SCIS and SCP. RFID utilization enhances SCP through the mediating effect of SCIS. The SCCC moderates the effect of RFID utilization on SCIS and directly contributes to SCP. RFID utilization can be an alternative to supplement market competitiveness. Nevertheless, from a long-term perspective, supply chains should develop an SCM strategy, oriented toward learning, innovativeness and entrepreneurship, for the enormous impacts of SCCC on SCP. On the basis of the resource-based view, we focus on the notion of the SCCC instead of individual firm characteristics to operationalize organizational characteristics.

Utilizing Radiofrequency Identification Technology to Improve Safety and Management of Blood Bank Supply Chains.

The importance of efficiency in the supply chain of perishable products, such as the blood products used in transfusion services, cannot be overstated. Many problems can occur, such as the outdating of products, inventory management issues, patient misidentification, and mistransfusion. The purpose of this article was to identify the benefits and barriers associated with radiofrequency identification (RFID) usage in improving the blood bank supply chain. The methodology for this study was a qualitative literature review following a systematic approach. The review was limited to sources published from 2000 to 2014 in the English language. Sixty-five sources were found, and 56 were used in this research study. According to the finding of the present study, there are numerous benefits and barriers to RFID utilization in blood bank supply chains. RFID technology offers several benefits with regard to blood bank product management, including decreased transfusion errors, reduction of product loss, and more efficient inventory management. Barriers to RFID implementation include the cost associated with system implementation and patient privacy issues. Implementation of an RFID system can be a significant investment. However, when observing the positive impact that such systems may have on transfusion safety and inventory management, the cost associated with RFID systems can easily be justified. RFID in blood bank inventory management is vital to ensuring efficient product inventory management and positive patient outcomes.

Investigating the role of task-technology fit along with attractiveness of alternative technology to utilize RFID system in the organization

In spite of exponential growth projections of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) market value, many companies are reluctant to adopt RFID and RFID vendors are complaining that the business is not growing as fast as expected. The existing challenges and deep skepticism that RFID is facing remains around the return on investment, the incompleteness of RFID technology, and the lack of trust in the result of performance improvement. To fill these voids identified in previous research, from the perspective of business productivity and efficiency, this paper investigates what factors affect RFID-driven task performance, based on the extended Task-Technology Fit (TTF) model. To empirically evaluate the proposed model, a total of 63 usable responses were collected from companies in Korea, and the data is analyzed by Partial Least Squares (PLS). The results obtained pointed out the importance of the fit between the technology and users’ tasks in achieving individual performance impact. Moreover, negative perceptions toward RFID have no direct effect on continuing RFID utilization. Knowing these factors, potential technology users are able to evaluate if it is reasonable to adopt RFID under certain conditions and at a certain point in time. Furthermore, they can attempt to actively influence these variables in order to reduce the failure probability of RFID deployments.

Using Hurst Exponent to Investigate the Impact of RFID Implementation on Supply Chain Dynamics

In recent years Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is the epochal information technology applications for thesupply chain processes optimization. More and more researchers of e-Supply Chain Management (e-SCM) havedevoted to measure accurately the RFID implementation benefit. This research investigates the variability anddynamics of multi-level supply chain and proposes insights into how to manage relevant supply chain factors toexterminate or reduce system instability. In addition, we adopted the beer distribution model to construct thesimulation model to describe the multi-level supply chain and utilized the Hurst Exponent to analyze thedynamics behavior of inventory under different factors that include lead time, demand pattern, informationsharing, and RFID utilization effectualness. The results revealed that lead time and RFID utilizationeffectualness influence crucially the inventory dynamics under the stock and supply line discrepancies ofdetermined parameters. These indicated that a significant influence of the RFID utilization effectualness oninventory stability, as well as in providing an effectual RFID utilization investment and implementation modeand strategy to managers.

Impact of RFID on manufacturing effectiveness and efficiency

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology utilization in manufacturing firms on manufacturing efficiency and effectiveness.Design/methodology/approachUsing systems theory as a basis, a RFID utilization and outcome(s) performance model was developed from the literature. Data from a sample of 155 manufacturers were collected and the model was assessed using a structural equation methodology.FindingsFindings indicate that utilization of RFID technology leads to improved manufacturing efficiency and manufacturing effectiveness. Improvements in efficiency lead directly to improved organizational performance, and improvements in effectiveness lead directly to improved supply chain performance.Research limitations/implicationsData were collected during the growth stage of RFID technology adoption and were only collected from firms in the manufacturing sector. Results should be interpreted with these limitations in mind.Practical implicationsThe implementation of RFID technology can result in improved manufacturing efficiency and effectiveness. Practitioners considering adoption of the technology should fully account for these potential efficiency and effectiveness related benefits when determining the justification for adoption of this technology.Originality/valueThe paper describes one of the first empirically‐based studies investigating the impact of RFID technology implementation on supply chain and organizational performance in manufacturing organizations.

A Call for Safer Utilization of Radio Frequency Identification in the e-Health Era

The main purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of the electromagnetic interference (EMI) caused by radio frequency identification (RFID) with medical devices among hospitals as well as to call the attention of medical institutions to the development of RFID applications. A survey sponsored by the Department of Health of Taiwan was conducted and the target subjects were every hospital in Taiwan (486 in total). The survey topics included testing of RFID interference with medical devices and perceptions of safety issues of RFID. The main targets of the survey were the Chief Information Officers (CIOs) or the main person responsible for RFID systems in each hospital. Of the original 486 questionnaires mailed, 273 were returned. A return rate of 56.17% was obtained. The survey results revealed that only six hospitals had carried out tests on interference by RFID with medical devices, and the results of these tests indicated that RFID does not interfere with medical devices. A majority of hospitals understood that RFID may interfere with medical devices but did not think that this would seriously harm patients. The application of RFID in the healthcare industry is certainly promising; however, EMI issues must be appropriately handled. This study asserts that most hospitals do not understand or pay insufficient attention to the issue of RFID interference with patient safety or medical devices. In addition, most hospitals believe that the problem of RFID should be resolved by RFID vendors. Therefore, this study argues that medical institutions should develop more understanding of RFID issues and that more attention should be given to the potential problems of RFID interference when developing RFID applications.

RFID utilization and information sharing: the impact on supply chain performance

PurposeThe paper's aim is to theorize and assess a structural model that incorporates radio frequency identification (RFID) technology utilization and supply chain information sharing as antecedents to supply chain performance.Design/methodology/approachData from a sample of 155 manufacturing sector and service sector organizations were collected and the model was assessed following a structural equation methodology.FindingsRFID technology utilization does not directly impact supply chain performance. Adoption of RFID technology, however, leads to improved information sharing among supply chain members, which in turn leads to improved supply chain performance.Research limitations/implicationsRFID technology utilization is in the introductory and growth stages of the technology utilization life cycle. Interpretation of the results should be tempered in light of this early stage of adoption.Practical implicationsPractitioners can expect improved customer satisfaction through the implementation of RFID technology and the information sharing that the technology facilitates.Originality/valueThe study offers empirical support for the adoption of RFID technology within an enterprise resource planning context for the purpose of improving supply chain performance.

Impact of RFID technology utilization on operational performance

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to focus on the most basic of relationships – the impact of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology utilization on operational performance. An RFID‐performance model is theorized and tested with data collected from a sample of manufacturing organizations using a structural equation methodology. The structural model incorporating RFID technology utilization as antecedent to operational performance is assessed.Design/methodology/approachSurvey data from a sample of 122 manufacturing sector organizations were collected and the model was assessed following a structural equation methodology.FindingsThe measurement scales assess as unidimensional, reliable, and valid. The theorized structural model fits the data relatively well. RFID technology utilization directly and positively impacts operational performance.Research limitations/implicationsInterpretation of the results should be tempered in light of this early stage of adoption of RFID technology in the manufacturing sector. Also, this study is limited only to the operational level benefits of RFID technology utilization. It does not assess the impact of the technology on business and supply chain level performance.Practical implicationsManufacturing managers can expect improved operational performance to result from the implementation of RFID technology. RFID utilization should not be seen by the practitioner simply as a cost of doing business but rather as a way to improve efficiency and effectiveness which ultimately will lead to increased profits.Originality/valueThe study offers empirical support for the adoption of RFID technology for the purpose of improving operational performance within the manufacturing sector.

RFID technology changes FM services deliveries

PurposeThe paper aims to give an introduction to radio frequency identification (RFID) technology with near field communication (NFC) to enable users to access content and services with hand‐held devices. It also aims to give a general overview on RFID utilization, its obstacles, diffusion and expected benefits. Some pilot applications are already being used commercially. Finally, it seeks to summarize applications of the technology in the facilties management (FM) industry.Design/methodology/approachThe paper uses literary research and also interdisciplinary specialist analyses to find out the usage of IT‐based services in the FM field and supply of service providers. Some real pilots have been made and analysed in cooperation with service providers (FM and IT), building owners and building users (customers).FindingsMobile phones are heavily used in the FM industry for speech and text messaging (SMS) communications, but usage of other mobile phone services has not been established as a part of operation processes. The exploitation of RFID in FM as well as construction industry seems to be rather low, in fact in an infant stage. Accordingly pilot FM service using RFID technology proved to be very usable.Research limitations/implicationsIT‐based mobile services are common in many countries and in various industries but using a mobile phone as a RFID reader is familiar mostly in Finland (Nokia phone).Practical implicationsThe use of RFID/NFC technology in FM and also in the construction industry seems to be very prominent with high potential technology adoption for improving services.Originality/valueThis paper brings forward a quite novel technology application for the FM industry and presents the experiences of real pilot projects.

‘SMART GOODS’ AND MOBILE RFID A CASE WITH INNOVATION FROM VOLVO

Today, the interest of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology have resulted in various development and implementation activities at Volvo and other companies. Frequently the technology only substitutes the traditional bar-code and is not used in an innovative solution in order to improve supply chain performance and collaboration. RFID is emerging as a technology that is utilized for automatic identification of products and load units in different logistics contexts. The supply chain management context of today is increasingly complex, with global flows, just-in-time deliveries, customer demands for real-time track and trace capabilities, etc. Complexity and uncertainty is prevailing and a better understanding can be gained through research that provides contextualisations in areas such as aftermarket logistics. The large numbers of stakeholders in the supply chain, the desire to manage and control these complex supply chains demand better possibilities for data capture and increase of data capacity. The current developments are increasing the usage of advanced IS/IT solutions for logistics functions (Bowersox and Daugherty 1995, Stefansson 2004, Holmqvist & Pessi 2004). IS/IT development and implementation is considered as a critical issue. At the same time, logistics operations exist in a competitive environment and must secure fast and healthy return on each investment. Consequently, important considerations need to be made to how to manage this context. The implementation of new technologies and switch over from already established solutions, for example bar-codes, does not come free of charge. Baskerville et al. are addressing the need of agility from both business and IT perspectives while implementing and using new technology (Baskerville et al 2005). Most RFID solutions involve fixed and costly infrastructure installations where reading antennas and related equipment, network and communication systems as well as integration towards legacy systems need to be established. Such RFID solutions are only financially justified in setups with high volumes and high value items. Consequently, most implementations are based on closed-loop systems (Finkenzeller 2003; Fasth et al. 2005). Closed-loop systems refer to a intra company set-up where there is only one actor developing, implementing and utilizing the benefits of RFID, for example controlling assembly racks within a manufacturing plant without interaction between supply chain actors (actors are here used to describe both general participants in the supply chain as well as partners). An inhibiting factor for collaboration and more open systems is that the standardization of applying RFID is emerging but there are still implications since the standards are not (yet) widely used. An open system refers to a set-up in which several actors are collaborating and raping the benefits of a RFID implementation, for example assurance of delivery along the supply chain. The motivation behind the research presented in this paper is to explore how RFID can be utilized in more mobile and innovative ways and by that create new opportunities. In focus is a case including a setup of a mobile RFID solution using cellular networks (GSM/GPRS) together with web technology, has been evaluated from the perspectives of operational reliability, usability and productivity. A goal is that development and implementation of a mobile RFID solution that may leverage existing infrastructure, reduce integration needs and enable smooth collaboration can facilitate learning, usage and simplify implementations. By using the RFID tag as carrier of data, instead of other integration/data transfer it is possible to give the goods identification ‘smart’ features. ‘Smart goods’ is characterized by a higher level of sophistication than traditional goods identification. ‘Smart goods’ enhance supply chain performance through collaboration by enabling improved access, capture, usage, modification, dissemination and verification of information. The ‘smart goods’ capability is derived from utilization of RFID, cellular networks and web service technology. This paper is part of several years of collaborative research between academia and industry, based on in-depth access to characteristics of Volvo and their aftermarket supply chain. The objective is to explore the business value in a new RFID setup. The results may assist practitioners concerned with RFID initiatives and nurture the academic discussion in logistics and IS/IT in general and evaluation of ‘smart goods’ and mobile RFID in particular. This paper will now present the research method followed by a frame of reference. The focus is then made on the case study by describing the setup and characteristics. An analysis and evaluation of results is then made, with advantages and disadvantages, design constrains and business values, before concluding comments are presented.

Privacy Issues of Applying RFID in Retail Industry

Retail industry poses typical enterprise computing challenges, since a retailer normally deals with multiple parties that belong to different organizations (i.e., suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, end consumers). Capable of enabling retailers to effectively and efficiently manage merchandise transferring among various parties, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is an emerging technology that potentially could revolutionize the way retailers do business. With the dramatic price drop of RFID tags, it is possible that RFID could be applied to each item sold by a retailer. However, RFID technology poses critical privacy challenges. If not properly used, the data stored in RFID could be abused and, thus, cause privacy concerns for end consumers. In this article, we first analyze the potential privacy issue of RFID utilization. Then we propose a privacy authorization model that aims to precisely define comprehensive RFID privacy policies. Extended from the role-based access control model, our privacy authorization model ensures the special needs of RFID-related privacy protection. These policies are designed from the perspective of end consumers, whose privacy rights potentially could be violated. Finally, we explore the feasibility of applying Enterprise Privacy Authorization Language (EPAL) as the vehicle for specifying RFID-related privacy rules.

Principles of Selection, Implementation and Utilization of RFID in Supply Chain Management

The paper deals with RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)implementation and utilization within supply chain managementand also includes the economic feasibility of rollingout RFID. The members of the supply chain networks- suppliers,manufacturers and distributors - will operate independentlyfrom one another and according to their own agendas.This type of unmanaged network, howeve1; results in inefficiencies.The manufacturer might have a goal of maximizing productionin order to minimize unit costs. Clearly, all members ofthe supply chain stand to gain by coordinating their efforts toimprove efficiency and overall supply chain performance. Thisarticle is divided into three parts: Supply chain, Economic feasibilityof rolling out RFID and Processes of Supply chain management.