FlexRFID generic interface : a solution for supply chain information systems automation
Dissertant
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
No. of Pages
108
Table of Contents
Table of contents.
Abstract.
Abstract in Arabic.
Chapter One : Introduction.
Chapter Two : FlexRFID middleware overview.
Chapter Three : SCM information systems.
Chapter Four : The FlexRFID middleware generic interface design and architecture.
Chapter Five : FlexRFID generic interface implementation.
Chapter Six : Conclusion.
References.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kribach, Adil. (2011). FlexRFID generic interface : a solution for supply chain information systems automation. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Al Akhawayn University, Morocco
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kribach, Adil. FlexRFID generic interface : a solution for supply chain information systems automation. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Al Akhawayn University. (2011).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-646447
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kribach, Adil. (2011). FlexRFID generic interface : a solution for supply chain information systems automation. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Al Akhawayn University, Morocco
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-646447
Language
English
Data Type
Arab Theses
Record ID
BIM-646447