RFID technology in emergency logistics: An exploratory study

Yen Chun Jim Wu; Taih Cherng Lirn

doi:10.1504/IJMED.2011.044636

RFID technology in emergency logistics: An exploratory study

Yen Chun Jim Wu^*, Taih Cherng Lirn

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Little research has been done to date on radio frequency identification (RFID) applications in emergency logistics (EL). The purpose of this paper is to explore the applicability of RFID systems in EL. This study has developed an RFID-based EL structure to demonstrate how RFID can simultaneously update and grasp demand-side needs and supply-side inventories, enabling disaster managers to deploy resources in an optimal and timely manner and improve EL efficiency. This study provides a preliminary yet practical step towards exploring the possibility of using RFID in emergencies.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	163-181
Number of pages	19
Journal	International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development
Volume	11
Issue number	2-4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMED.2011.044636
Publication status	Published - 2011 Dec
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

EL
Emergency logistics
Enterprise development
Information technology
RFID
Radio frequency identification
Relief supply chain management

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Business and International Management
Management Science and Operations Research

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