FlexRFID generic interface : a solution for supply chain information systems automation

Dissertant

Kribach, Adil

Thesis advisor

Harrud, Hamid
Boulmalf, Muhammad

Comitee Members

Asim, Nasir
Ouadghiri, Mly Driss

University

Al Akhawayn University

Faculty

School of Science and Engineering

Department

Software Engineering

University Country

Morocco

Degree

Master

Degree Date

2011

English Abstract

Nowadays, companies are facing increasing challenges to satisfy clients’ needs and to compete with the dynamic growing business environment.

The efficient management of a supply chain requires the company to innovate and redesign processes by introducing new technologies.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) presents a solution for companies to facilitate tracking items and inexpensively automate the processes of supply chain management.

However, RFID deals only with collecting data at the lowest levels which means that RFID must be integrated with the SCM information systems in order to give meaning to the data.

Hence, the need for a mechanism for the deployment of RFID is mandatory.

The goal of this dissertation is to provide insights into how RFID can be integrated into SCM information systems.

Our approach is based on developing a generic interface on top of the FlexRFID middleware [1] in order to allow existing SCM applications get the benefit from RFID technology.

Our Wireless and Mobile Computing lab (WML) has initiated the development of the FlexRFID middleware since fall 2008.

Since then, the work of our lab puts the light on the emergence of RFID technology in the market.

The results of this work indicate that our approach will enhance many processes of SCM through the integration of RFID into the SCM information systems modules starting from inventory control, asset management, work in process, and ending at tracking the shipments.

On the whole, the generic interface that we have developed on top of the FlexRFID middleware will allow companies lower not only the cost of the deployment of RFID technology, but also it will help companies reuse their existing SCM applications and thus maintaining the usability of their applications.

Main Subjects

Business Administration
Information Technology and Computer Science

Topics

• Management
• Scientific innovations
• Information technology
• Management information systems

No. of Pages

108

Table of Contents

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Language

English

Data Type

Arab Theses

Record ID

BIM-646447