Title: Supply Chain Tracking System
TABLE OF CONTENT
1.0 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………..….3
2.0 Definition……………………….…………………………….…………………………….3
3.0 Technology of tracking………..………………………..…………………………………..4
3.1 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system ……………………………………...4
3.1.1 ERP’s Future Market……………………………………………...............5
3.2 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) …………………………………………...5
3.2.1 RFID tracking system in Supply Chain Management…………….............6
3.2.1.1 Visibility and efficiency….………………………………......6
3.2.1.2 Accountability and brand protection…………………..….… 6
3.2.1.3 Product safety and recall……………………………………. 6
3.2.2 Current use and potential future …………………………..………. 6
3.2.2.1 RFID tracking system in logistics/distribution.………...6
3.2.2.2 RFID tracking system in manufacturing……….…..…...6
3.2.2.3 RFID tracking system in retailing………………….…...7
3.2.3 RFID in future………………….…………………………………...7
3.3 Global Positioning System (GPS)………………… ……………………..………..7
3.3.1 GPS tracking system in fleet management………………………...............7
3.3.2 GPS tracking system advantages……………………….………….............7
3.3.3 GPS’s Future………………….……………………………………………...7
4.0 Discussion……………………………………………………....…………………..8
5.0 Summary………………………………………………………………………...….8
6.0 References………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…9
Key words: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Strategy, Supply Chain Tracking System, Enterprise Resource Planning, Radio Frequency Identification, Global Positioning System, efficiency.
1.0 Introduction
This is paper aims is discuss on type of Supply Chain Tracking Systems available in market, their usage, advantages, future trends and what is the impact towards pply Chain Strategy.
2.0 Definition
Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of a network of interconnected entities such as suppliers, manufacturers, warehouses, distribution centers, retailers and customers through which raw materials,...