The main objective of this paper is to analyze RFID technology as an innovation concept
through the lens of the diffusion of innovation theory. Drawing on the extant literature on the …

The first part of the paper discusses Wal-Mart's adoption of RFID through the theoretical lens
of the Resources, Processes, and Values (RPV) innovation theory. This part makes a …

Radio frequency identification (RFID) is one type of auto-identification technology that uses
radio frequency (RF) waves to identify, track and locate individual physical items. This …

While several large retailers have mandated RFID deployment across their value chains, the
case for RFID adoption in retail still remains uncertain. This paper aims at providing a …

Technology vendors increasingly praised RFID technology to improve tracking and
replenishment in supply chain management (Vervest et al. 2004). Many companies …

In the growing literature on RFID and other network technologies, the importance of
organizational transformation at the supply chain level has been recognized. However, the …

Drawing on the diffusion of innovation (DOI) theory as well as on the emerging literature on
RFID technology, this study explores a set of technological, organizational and …

The successful implementation of any innovation requires an understanding of its benefits
and costs. This study examines the changes in the magnitude of costs and benefits …

As an emerging and a promising technology for supply chain management, radio frequency
identification (RFID) has generated a significant amount of interest from both practitioners …

Logistics is an integral part of the supply chain. Many logistics service providers have
acknowledged that if they want to operate more efficiently and responsively, they must adopt …