An RFID-Based Tracing and Tracking System for the Fresh Vegetables Supply Chain
Joint Authors
Patrono, Luigi
Mainetti, Luca
Stefanizzi, Maria Laura
Simone, Francesco
Mele, Francesca
Vergallo, Roberto
Source
International Journal of Antennas and Propagation
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-07-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The paper presents an innovative gapless traceability system able to improve the main business processes of the fresh vegetables supply chain.
The performed analysis highlighted some critical aspects in the management of the whole supply chain, from the land to the table of the end consumer, and allowed us to reengineer the most important processes.
In particular, the first steps of the supply chain, which include cultivation in greenhouses and manufacturing of packaged vegetables, were analyzed.
The re-engineered model was designed by exploiting the potentialities derived from the combined use of innovative Radio Frequency technologies, such as RFID and NFC, and important international standards, such as EPCglobal.
The proposed tracing and tracking system allows the end consumer to know the complete history of the purchased product.
Furthermore, in order to evaluate the potential benefits of the reengineered processes in a real supply chain, a pilot project was implemented in an Italian food company, which produces ready-to-eat vegetables, known as IV gamma products.
Finally, some important metrics have been chosen to carry out the analysis of the potential benefits derived from the use of the re-engineered model.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mainetti, Luca& Mele, Francesca& Patrono, Luigi& Simone, Francesco& Stefanizzi, Maria Laura& Vergallo, Roberto. 2013. An RFID-Based Tracing and Tracking System for the Fresh Vegetables Supply Chain. International Journal of Antennas and Propagation،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-479164
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mainetti, Luca…[et al.]. An RFID-Based Tracing and Tracking System for the Fresh Vegetables Supply Chain. International Journal of Antennas and Propagation No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-479164
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mainetti, Luca& Mele, Francesca& Patrono, Luigi& Simone, Francesco& Stefanizzi, Maria Laura& Vergallo, Roberto. An RFID-Based Tracing and Tracking System for the Fresh Vegetables Supply Chain. International Journal of Antennas and Propagation. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-479164
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-479164