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RFID: the state of the union between promise and practice

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  • Pedro M. Reyes
  • Gregory V. Frazier
  • Edmund L. Prater
  • Alan R. Cannon

Abstract

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) has been touted by its proponents as an exciting technology application that will transform supply chains into more effective systems, by reducing costs and enhancing supply chain capabilities. Sceptics view RFID as little more than upgraded bar codes that are unreliable and costly, lack common industry standards and raise serious issues regarding consumer privacy. Given the views of these two camps, to what extent is RFID actually being embraced and adopted in industry? This study investigates the current and planned uses of RFID, and the reasons that motivate the adoption of RFID. We also investigate the reasons that the companies choose when not adopting RFID. A survey was developed and distributed in spring 2005 to 5,000 supply chain professionals, primarily in the USA. The results indicate that a large majority of companies seem to be in a 'wait-and-see mode'. This research provides useful insights that should lead to better decisions about RFID adoption.

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  • Pedro M. Reyes & Gregory V. Frazier & Edmund L. Prater & Alan R. Cannon, 2007. "RFID: the state of the union between promise and practice," International Journal of Integrated Supply Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 3(2), pages 192-206.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijisma:v:3:y:2007:i:2:p:192-206
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    1. Kim, Sanghyun & Garrison, Gary, 2010. "Understanding users’ behaviors regarding supply chain technology: Determinants impacting the adoption and implementation of RFID technology in South Korea," International Journal of Information Management, Elsevier, vol. 30(5), pages 388-398.
    2. Reyes, Pedro M. & Li, Suhong & Visich, John K., 2012. "Accessing antecedents and outcomes of RFID implementation in health care," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 136(1), pages 137-150.
    3. Reyes, Pedro M. & Li, Suhong & Visich, John K., 2016. "Determinants of RFID adoption stage and perceived benefits," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 254(3), pages 801-812.
    4. Dwivedi, Yogesh K. & Kapoor, Kawaljeet Kaur & Williams, Michael D. & Williams, Janet, 2013. "RFID systems in libraries: An empirical examination of factors affecting system use and user satisfaction," International Journal of Information Management, Elsevier, vol. 33(2), pages 367-377.

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