Review of auto-ID technology use in warehouse management

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Hassan, Mayadah^a | Piramuthu, Selwyn^{b; *}

Affiliations: [a] Business Management Department, University of Tartus, Syria | [b] Information Systems and Operations Management, University of Florida, USA

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author: Selwyn Piramuthu, Information Systems and Operations Management, University of Florida, USA. E-mail: selwyn@ufl.edu.

Abstract: Warehouses play a significant role in the seamless distribution, integration, and storage of items as well as in supply chain operations. Automated identification (auto-ID) technologies that include barcode and RFID provide class- or item-level visibility to facilitate effective and efficient decisions in their respective environments. A warehouse environment benefits from auto-ID through improved cost savings, operational efficiency, and opportunities for higher revenues. It is therefore not surprising that both researchers and practitioners have considered the use of auto-ID in warehouses. We take stock of related literature to determine the state-of-the-art on auto-ID use in warehouse management, with specific focus on RFID, and identify potential directions of further research. Based on our review, we develop a conceptual framework that incorporates the primary factors that guide the decision to adopt auto-ID in warehouse management.

Keywords: Warehouse management, barcode, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

DOI: 10.3233/RFT-210292

Journal: International Journal of RF Technologies, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 35-51, 2021