TY - JOUR
T1 - RFID technology in emergency logistics
T2 - An exploratory study
AU - Wu, Yen Chun Jim
AU - Lirn, Taih Cherng
PY - 2011/12
Y1 - 2011/12
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
KW - EL
KW - Emergency logistics
KW - Enterprise development
KW - Information technology
KW - RFID
KW - Radio frequency identification
KW - Relief supply chain management
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U2 - 10.1504/IJMED.2011.044636
DO - 10.1504/IJMED.2011.044636
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84863177238
SN - 1468-4330
VL - 11
SP - 163
EP - 181
JO - International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development
JF - International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development
IS - 2-4
ER -