Evolution and Application of Rfid Systems in the Logistics Sector

EVOLUTION AND APPLICATION OF RFID SYSTEMS IN THE LOGISTICS SECTOR

Is the RFID System the solution to the inefficiency in the logistics sector?

Javier Romano Álvarez Jaime Querejeta Bandeira

Kedge Business School Universidad de Navarra

21/12/2013

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1. Pre Introduction 1.1 Summary ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 1.2 Keywords ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 1.3 Dedication ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 1.4 Quote …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5

2. Introduction Section 2.1 Sentence ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 2.2 Announce of Central Topic …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 2.3 Announce of the Plan of Drafting …………………………………………………………………………………………. 7

3. Main Structure 3.1 RFID System: The Concept ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 3.1.1 Passive Tags ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 3.1.2 Active Tags ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9 3.1.3 Semi-Passive Tags ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9 3.2 Characteristics and Classification ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 10 3.3 Problems and Solutions ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13 3.4 The Cost of Adoption …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17

4. Case Study: RFID in Retailing Supply Chain …………………………………………………………………………. 21 4.1 Involved Companies …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21 4.2 Procedure ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 22 4.3 Integration …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 23 4.4 Conclusion …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24

5. References …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25 2

1. Pre Introduction 1.1 Summary

Nowadays, the logistics sector is facing the problems of globalization. Because of this, the quantity of merchandise, products and goods that are been shipped has increased exponentially, as well as the number of destinations and the distances to...