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L'impatto della tecnologia RFID per la gestione della Supply Chain del Largo Consumo: evidenze sperimentali
No full textA SCOR model based methodology to assess the potential impact of RFID technology on logistic processes
No full textThis paper presents a methodology to assess the impact of RFID technology implementation on logistics processes. The methodology is grounded on the Supply Chain Operation Reference (SCOR) model, and it has been especially conceived for the analysis of distribution centers of the Fast Moving Consumer Goods supply chain.
The methodology decomposes company’s processes into a three-level hierarchy, reaching the “task” level, following the approach suggested by the SCOR model. Starting from quantitative and qualitative data expressing task performances, a synthesis index is computed. This index assesses the distances between “as is” performances of processes inside the distribution centre, and “to be” scenario, the latter being an ideal scenario where RFID technologies are adopted to optimize logistics processes.
The approach allows dealing with the problem of RFID introduction from a quantitative perspective, giving the company a benchmarking parameter between “as is” and “to be” configurations, thus quantifying the future impact of RFID technology introduction.
A case study is presented to detail the practical application of the methodology. Results of the application are presented and discussed
An analytical model for cooking automation in industrial steam ovens
No full textThis paper presents an analyticalmodel for the prediction of cooking time of meat products in industrialsteamovens. To achieve this aim, the paper first develops a mathematical model for cooking meat, which is numerically solved and validated on the basis of the outcomes of an appropriate experimental campaign. Numerical simulations are then performed setting different values of sample sizes, with the aim to derive a parameterised model able to analytically reproduce the time–temperature curves of meat samples. As input the model developed requires an appropriate “translation” parameter, describing the shape of the time–temperature curve as a function of the sample size and diameter; as output it gives an estimate of the cooking time. The “translation” parameter is provided as a result of the numerical simulations for a wide range of sample size and length. The analyticalmodel is validated by comparing the predicted cooking time with experimental cooking data related to time–temperature curves of seven meat samples. The comparison shows that the average percentage deviation between experimental results and model predictions is about 4.6%, proving good performance of the model developed. The model can be successfully used to estimate the meat cooking time starting from typical values of meat parameters, and, due to its simplicity, it appears to be suitable for direct implementation as a tool to monitor and automate the industrial meat cooking treatments by means of computer control
Logistics optimization and supply chain management through RFID technology in the Italian FMCG industry: a research roadmap
No full textLogistics Optimization and Supply Chain Management through RFID in the Italian FMCG Industry: a Research Roadmap
No full textLogistics optimization and supply chain management through RFID technology in the Italian FMCG industry: a research roadmap
No full textA literature review of reverse logistics issues
No full textWe provide a critical review of recent literature related to reverse logistics (RL) issues. Based on 46 papers published between 2000 and 2007, RL literature is categorised into 6 topics, from “general overview and definition” up to “emerging technologies”. Grounding on the review performed, we identify gaps where future research is needed and derive suggestions for future research
A methodological approach to the development of RFID supply chain projects
No full textThe interest in, and adoption of, radio frequency identification (RFID) in the supply chain continues to grow. In the past few years, major initiatives from companies such as Wal-Mart, Metro, and Marks & Spencer have provided muchneeded insight into the potential uses of RFID, thus providing the impetus for other companies to investigate RFID. Consequently, reports of ‘pilot’ projects by many different companies are on the increase. However, the development of an RFID project is a complex task, requiring the involvement of many different parties with a variety of skill sets. Successfully managing such complex projects requires a clear definition of steps and activities. Unfortunately, this issue is only partially embraced in literature. Thus the purpose of this paper is to provide a methodology to help companies in developing and managing an RFID project. The framework provided in this paper is grounded on available literature and from the authors’ personal experiences in managing several projects through their RFID laboratories
POTENTIAL OF AEROBIC STABILIZATION IN DRASTIC SLUDGE REDUCTION: A FULL-SCALE EXPERIMENT
Full text linkThe impact of RFID and EPC network on the bullwhip effect in the Italian FMCG supply chain
No full textThis paper provides a quantitative assessment of the potential reduction in the bullwhipeffect, and thus in safety stocks, in the supplychain, thanks to real-time visibility of product flows provided by the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and the EPCNetwork. The assessment is grounded on a “representative” Italian Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) supplychain; specifically, the “representative” supplychain is composed of three echelons, namely manufacturers, distributors and retailers of FMCG, whose main features, in terms of both quantitative and qualitative data, were derived through an appropriate survey phase. Reduction of safety stocks is determined based on quantitative methodologies available in the scientific literature. The results of the assessment show that real-time visibility of the supplychain, brought in by RFID and the EPCNetwork, can dramatically reduce the bullwhipeffect, substantially affecting the economical profitability of the whole FMCGsupplychain
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