Ubiquitous Communication: Tracking Technologies within the Supply Chain
Topics: Supply Chain
M. Eric Johnson
Logistics Engineering Handbook, CRC Press, Editor G. D. Taylor, 2008
The article examines tracking technologies in the context of a case study of an integration project at a major retailer, focusing on the business case for investment. The case looks at how technologies like Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Global Positioning System (GPS) can be used to improve supply chain performance and aid in reducing supply chain shrinkage.