Decision-making Processes in Introducing RFID Technology in Manufacturing Company

The article deals with the application of modern automatic identification systems in manufacturing companies. Automatic identification is nowadays an integral part of any logistics chain, since it enables time and financial savings in managing material flow. In particular, the article focuses on the radiofrequency technology and shows one of the possible standpoints on the decision-making processes in the individual stages of application of the technology. It points to the possible application of exact mathematical methods in solving practical problems. The first part of the article focuses on the possible application and use of the RFID technology in a chosen unnamed company consisting of the automated loading of data on the incoming flow of raw material into the warehouse. The second part of the article deals with a practical application of selected exact methods in the decision-making processes when introducing new technologies in the company. The author of the article points out that the processes and methods described represent only one of the possible solutions

Strategies to Mitigate Supply Chain Disruptions in Grocery Businesses

Supply chains have become more complex in the global economy, which has made supply chain disruptions inevitable. Disruptions can cause loss of profitability and hinder business growth. The goal of this multiple case study was to explore strategies to mitigate the effects of disruption in grocery store supply chains. The conceptual framework for this study was the resource dependency theory, which stipulates that firms rely on other businesses in the external environment for critical resources to create a competitive edge. Four purposively selected participants from 4 grocery store businesses in Northwest Arkansas participated in semistructured interviews and provided organizational documentation for this study. The participants were supply chain managers who had knowledge about disruptions and had successfully mitigated disruptions in their grocery stores\u27 supply chains. Yin\u27s 5-step process was used to analyze data, which involved compiling the database, disassembling data, reassembling data, interpreting data, and making a conclusion. Four themes emerged from the data analysis: supply chain partners\u27 collaboration, multiple supply base and supplier qualification, inventory management, and information technology and communication. The uninterrupted flow of grocery merchandise to the community could result in a positive social change by helping to ensure that community members have timely access to food

Uma nova forma de ver o desperdício

Este projeto apresenta a construção de uma marca de moda sustentável, que pretende mostrar e transmitir “uma nova forma de ver o desperdício” ao analisar a forma como a sociedade consome produtos de moda sustentável, do ponto de vista filosófico e prático, compreender como a moda é vista e o que se pode fazer para alterar essa visão para uma concepção mais sustentável. A investigação aborda temas com moda, branding, design, sustentabilidade, economia circular, indústria, reciclagem e reutilização têxtil, modelos de negócios e ainda o consumo e os consumidores. No desenvolvimento deste projeto foram estudadas e utilizadas 3 metodologias na criação da marca tais como a TXM Branding, prisma da identidade da marca de Kapferer, o naming foi desenvolvido através do método do GAD Design. O projeto conta com um questionário, que pretende perceber se os consumidores têm noção de determinados conceitos e se os mesmos são aplicados no seu dia-a-dia, para compreender se a sustentabilidade está nas marcas de moda e se a loopentty é um modelo de nogócio viável.This project presents the construction of a sustainable fashion brand, which aims to show and convey "a new way of seeing waste" by analyzing how society consumes sustainable fashion products, from a philosophical and practical point of view, understand how fashion is seen and what can be done to change this vision to a more sustainable conception. The research addresses topics such as fashion, branding, design, sustainability, circular economy, industry, textile recycling and reuse, business models and consumer and consumer. In the development of this project, 3 methodologies were studied and used in the creation of the brand, such as TXM Branding, prism of Kapferer’s brand identity, naming was developed through the GAD Design method. The project has a questionnaire, which aims to understand whether consumers are aware of certain concepts and whether they are applied in their daily lives, to understand whether sustainability is in fashion brands and whether loopentty is a model of viable business

The role of radio frequency identification (RFID) in improving the supply chain performance of small and medium construction companies in Australia and enhancing their competitiveness in the marketplace

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is being utilised more in Information Technology due to its features and capability that assist in enhancing productivity, efficiency in improving supply chain systems, and minimising cost. It is predicted to provide several advantages for both public and government organisations. RFID can increase the consistency and scalability of IT systems that permit organisations such as regional governments to focus their attention on their key business functions, including strategy formulation and adaptation. Limited studies have been conducted on the implementation of RFID in the construction industry to develop supply chain systems to improve performance. Moreover, there is an absence of exploratory research and studies that offer a comprehensive and holistic examination of the factors that impact the implementation of RFID. To date, there is also an absence of empirical studies regarding the factors that impact the employment of RFID in Australian SMEs in the construction industry. This research examines the adoption and use of information communication technologies, in particular RFID technology, for improving the performance of supply chain management systems in SME construction companies in Australia. The research objectives are to analyse the state of supply chain management systems in SME construction companies in Australia; and the potential of RFID technologies in helping to overcome the problems and challenges facing these companies. This study aims to explain the capability for creating value resulting from the adoption of RFID in SME construction companies in Australia. This research identifies the factors that are expected to impact its implementation and ascertains the factors that are essential for management to focus on when planning to implement RFID. These factors include emerging policies for adoption of RFID, expected advantages of implementation of RFID, along with highlighting the challenges and issues created by the adoption of RFID. The research model adopts a combination of three theories derived from the literature, namely, Diffusion of Innovation Theory, the Technology Organisation-Environment (Stoekel and Quirke) framework, and the Actor Network theory. This study aims to enhance knowledge about how information communication technology can play a role in improving supply chain performance, and how to optimise the use of supply chains to improve the performance of these businesses. A quantitative approach is used in this study to identify the key themes and constructs in a comprehensive survey of IT decision-makers within SME construction companies in Australia. The intention of this research is also to increase knowledge regarding factors that impact decision-making regarding the adoption of RFID within SME construction companies based in Australia. The research method used for the research is quantitative. As an in-depth study, this empirical study has involved IT managers in Australian-based SME construction companies and their employees‟ interaction with RFID suppliers. Through this, the study achieves the aim of providing in-depth insights into those factors that are perceived most likely to influence their employment of RFID; and identifying all vital factors on which to focus when planning to implement RFID, including the emerging legal setting that influences RFID implementation, expected merits of RFID implementation; and problems and issues that face SMEs when deciding to employ RFID. The study was conducted among 297 IT employees from 47 SMEs in the construction sector and RFID suppliers to conclude the outcomes of the exploratory stage. Factors such as compatibility, complexity, cost, security concerns, size of the firm, and expected advantages from the adoption of RFID are examined. The results and conclusion of the research can be used for firms‟ decision-making on whether to invest or not in the adoption of RFID