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Jan 24, 2013

Applications of RFID in Logistics and Supply Chains: An Overview

Publication: ICLEM 2012: Logistics for Sustained Economic Development—Technology and Management for Efficiency

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Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is the use of a wireless non-contact system that utilizes radio-frequency electromagnetic fields to transfer data from a tag attached to an object for the purposes of automatic identification and tracking. This technology is especially suited for goods circulation and tracking. For a supply chain, the RFID technology can be used in several aspects, including warehouse management, inventory management, freight transportation, manufacturing, and retailing. With RFID technology, the supply chain can achieve high performance and tracking.

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ICLEM 2012: Logistics for Sustained Economic Development—Technology and Management for Efficiency
Pages: 1399 - 1404

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Xiaoqiang Zhang
School of Transportation and Logistics, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China 610031.
Qin Dong
School of Transportation and Logistics, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China 610031.
Fangjie Hu
School of Transportation and Logistics, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China 610031.

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