Abstract
Cold chain management represents a focal activity in several industrial contexts from food to chemical chains (i.e. fresh food, vaccines or pharmaceutical products). It involves a network of temperature controlled processes and vehicles, which have to be strictly interconnected and monitored to assure product protection for both sanitary and economical reasons. All these factors could be managed by a more efficient system for improving visibility and traceability, based on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) applications.
The paper aims to highlight a metric model for assessing effectively economic performances of an RFID application in a specific cold chain. The model could support the design and the control of the whole cold supply chain by evaluating technological and managerial implication of the RFID application.
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The model has been adapted from an analysis proposed by Industry Canada and Supply Chain and Logistics Canada in 2005.
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Rollo, A., Gnoni, M.G. (2010). Performance Analysis of Rfid Applications in Cold Chain Management. In: Taticchi, P. (eds) Business Performance Measurement and Management. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-04800-5_4
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