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Wireless Sensor Network Technology and Its Application Potentials for Service Innovation in Supply Chain Management

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  • Gong Li

    (North Dakota State University, USA)

  • Jing Shi

    (North Dakota State University, USA)

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The growing awareness of the strategic value of service along with higher product performance expectations has directed many industries to adopt service centric competitive strategies in managing their supply chains. Service innovation based on currently available advanced technologies has become critical in improving enterprises’ competitive strengths. Wireless sensor network (WSN) technology, which can provide a mobile, scalable, and reliable monitoring solution, is emerging as a tool for service innovation in supply chain management. This paper provides an overview of wireless sensor network technology and discusses how it can benefit modern industries. The fundamental theories of WSN are introduced as well as an overview of the development. The impact of information technologies on supply chain management and service innovation is then briefly discussed. Much emphasis is placed on the feasibility, procedures, and critical challenges of implementing WSN in supply chain management innovation. Current and future applications of WSN are also provided, followed by a case study demonstrating the application potentials of WSN for service innovation in the healthcare industry.

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  • Gong Li & Jing Shi, 2010. "Wireless Sensor Network Technology and Its Application Potentials for Service Innovation in Supply Chain Management," International Journal of Applied Logistics (IJAL), IGI Global, vol. 1(4), pages 30-51, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jal000:v:1:y:2010:i:4:p:30-51
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