Reviewing the Integration of RFID and IoT in Supply Chain Management: Enhancing Efficiency and Visibility

Md Abdullah Al Mahmud; Md Zikar Hossan; Anamika Tiwari; Rabeya Khatoon; Sadia Sharmin; Md Saddam  Hosain; Jannatul Ferdousmou

doi:10.63332/joph.v5i3.746

Authors

Md Abdullah Al Mahmud Department of Business Administration, International American University, 3440 Wilshire Blvd STE 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90010, United States
Md Zikar Hossan Department of Business Administration, International American University, 3440 Wilshire Blvd STE 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90010, United State
Anamika Tiwari Department of Information Technology, Westcliff University, 17877 Von Karman Ave 4th Floor, Irvine, CA 92614, United States
Rabeya Khatoon Department of Business Administration, International American University, 3440 Wilshire Blvd STE 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90010, United States
Sadia Sharmin Department of Business Administration, International American University, 3440 Wilshire Blvd STE 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90010, United States
Md Saddam Hosain Department of Business Administration, International American University, 3440 Wilshire Blvd STE 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90010, United States
Jannatul Ferdousmou Department of Business Administration, International American University, 3440 Wilshire Blvd STE 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90010, United States

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63332/joph.v5i3.746

Keywords:

Supply Chain Management, Internet of Things, Radio Frequency Identification, Product Manufacturing, Inventory Management

Abstract

Supply Chain Management (SCM) increasingly relies on advanced technologies like Internet of Things (IoT) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making processes. These technologies enable the integration of data, information, products, and physical objects throughout the supply chain, automating and optimizing business processes. IoT applications have revolutionized SCM by enabling smart objects that enhance intelligence and automation capabilities. The convergence of RFID with IoT, termed RFID-IoT, aims to develop automated sensing systems that are seamless, interoperable, and highly secure. This integration facilitates real-time tracking and monitoring of goods, improving supply chain visibility and responsiveness. The systematic review of current literature underscores RFID-IoT's potential to significantly enhance SCM by maximizing productivity, minimizing costs, and meeting customer requirements more effectively. However, challenges such as integration complexities and security issues remain critical areas for further research and development. Future advancements in RFID-IoT technologies promise to further streamline SCM processes across product manufacturing, shipping, distribution, inventory management, and retail, fostering a more efficient and resilient supply chain ecosystem.