Connective Technologies in the Supply Chain explores the position of connective technologies across the supply chain, including management of engineering and manufacturing operations. This book addresses such topics as strategic frameworks, analytical models, GPS, inventory management, quality control, mobile technology, security challenges, and a variety of other topics. Offering a design of a connective technology enabled knowledge-based supply chain management system, the text provides an overview of applications and contains case studies that focus on the design, development, and implementation of connective technology systems.

RFID: A Strategic Overview, Sameer Kumar RFID in Supply Chain Management: A Review of Applications, S.C.L. Koh RFID Technology Implementation in Manufacturing and Retail Sectors: A Macro Perspective, Sameer Kumar and Kathryn McGrath RFID: Impact of Improved Supply Chain Traceability, Sameer Kumar and Jason Cowles Knowledge Integration in Connective Technology Networks: Application in Supply Chain Risk Management, Xiangyang Li and Charu Chandra Design of an RFID-enabled Knowledge-based Logistics Management System, K.L. Choy Role and Application of RFID in Libraries, Samir K. Srivastava A Holistic Look at RFID Innovations: The Patent Approach, Yen-Chun Jim Wu RFID Technology in the Indian Retail Sector, Samir K. Srivastava Prevention and Management of Product Recalls in the Processed Food Industry: An Exporter's Perspective, Sameer Kumar and Erin M. Budin RFID Technology Innovators: DEA Analysis, Yen-Chun Jim Wu and Ming-Jen Cheng Index