Simulation Modeling and analysis: A collateral application and exposition of RFID technology

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Amini, Mehdi; Otondo, Robert F.; Janz, Brian D.; Pitts, Mitzi G.
• 署名单位: University of Memphis; Mississippi State University; University of Memphis
• 刊物名称: PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
• ISSN/ISSBN: 1059-1478
• 发表日期: 2007
• 页码: 586-598
• 关键词: RFID; simulation modeling and analysis; business process improvement

摘要

RFID technology provides in-depth, real-time visibility into the status of assets throughout the supply chain. However, the deployment of RFID technology may have collateral value in the high-quality data generated by these assets. This study explores the potential value of RED data for tactical and strategic purposes and the redesign of processes within supply chain through the deployment of simulation modeling and analysis. We present a simulation study conducted at a regional hospital for which data related to trauma patient movement was collected with an RFID-based system. We find that not only does this data serve as the basis for successful simulation modeling, but that RFID technology may address several data-related challenges previously identified in the simulation literature.