Process Analysis Technique
Introduction
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) can be advantageous to organizations by offering those tools to better plan production and respond better to meet market demand. RFID allows organizations to perform automated inventory counts and speed shipping and receiving at the distribution level of the supply chain. At the customer level or retail level, RFID will lower stock outs, enable product tracking, reduce theft, and assist in point of sale (POS) information. This paper will concentrate how RFID technology and its tags assist in the transportation and distribution of goods between Hong Kong and Japan as well as between Shanghai, China to Los Angeles. Among the topics covered will be how the new process using RFID will look like, how the new process will reset customer expectations, what challenges the organization will face when implementing the new process, and what other five industries might benefit from RFID.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- How will the new process utilizing RFID look (map the process)?
- How will the new process reset customer expectations?
- What potential challenges will the organization face when implementing the new process?
- What are five other industries that may benefit from RFID?
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper explores the implementation and benefits of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology within a supply chain context, focusing on the transportation and distribution of goods between Hong Kong and Japan, and Shanghai to Los Angeles. The paper examines the potential impact of RFID on customer expectations and the challenges associated with its adoption. It further investigates the applicability of RFID to five other industries, including textiles, agriculture, healthcare, automotive, and military.- Benefits of RFID technology in supply chain management
- Impact of RFID on customer expectations and supply chain efficiency
- Challenges related to RFID implementation
- Applications of RFID across various industries
- Comparison of RFID with existing technologies like bar coding
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: Introduces the concept of RFID technology and its potential for improving supply chain efficiency and customer experience. The paper outlines its focus on the application of RFID in the transportation and distribution of goods between Hong Kong, Japan, Shanghai, and Los Angeles.
- How will the new process utilizing RFID look (map the process)?: Presents a visual map of the new supply chain process utilizing RFID technology. This map illustrates the flow of goods from the manufacturer to the final destination, highlighting the various points where RFID tags are used for tracking and inventory management.
- How will the new process reset customer expectations?: Explores the impact of RFID on customer expectations, emphasizing improved information sharing, reduced errors, and increased transparency throughout the supply chain. The chapter cites research on the potential benefits of RFID, including improved efficiency, cost reduction, and reduced out-of-stock situations.
- What potential challenges will the organization face when implementing the new process?: Discusses the challenges associated with implementing RFID technology, including concerns over return on investment, high costs, technical glitches, and potential for abuse by hackers.
- What are five other industries that may benefit from RFID?: Explores the application of RFID in five other industries, including textiles, agriculture, healthcare, automotive, and military. The chapter highlights the specific benefits and use cases of RFID in each of these industries.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on the potential of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to improve efficiency and transparency in supply chain management. The paper explores the application of RFID in the transportation and distribution of goods, particularly in the context of global trade. Key concepts include supply chain management, customer expectations, RFID implementation challenges, and the benefits of RFID across various industries.- Quote paper
- James Tallant (Author), 2010, Process Analysis Technique , Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/167349
