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Internet of Things and Cloud Computing
Published in Lavanya Sharma, Pradeep K Garg, From Visual Surveillance to Internet of Things, 2019
Umang Kant, Mayank Singh, Viranjay M. Srivastava
The RFID system consists of (1) the RFID tag (smart label), (2) the RFID reader (interrogator), and (3) an antenna. The integrated circuit in the RFID system consists of the antenna that is used to transmit the captured data of the identified object to the RFID reader, which in turn converts the radio waves to functional or usable data. Finally, the information collected by RFID tags is transmitted to a host computer server through a communication medium. This information is then stored in a database, and is ready for further analysis. Simplified working of RFID technology is depicted in Figure 7.3. RFID technology is being used in many applications making it suitable for IoT applications as well [11, 12]. Some of the major RFID applications are ID badges, supply chain management, inventory management, access tracking, and asset tracking. RFID is further classified into many categories: low frequency (LF-RFID), high frequency (HF-RFID), ultra high frequency (UHF-RFID), active RFID, passive RFID, and battery-assisted passive (BAP-RFID).
An advanced order batching approach for automated sequential auctions with forecasting and postponement
Published in International Journal of Production Research, 2023
Xiang T. R. Kong, Miaohui Zhu, Yu Liu, Kaida Qin, George Q. Huang
In this article, we first employ an IIoT-enabled automation system to re-engineer the current manual auction order fulfillment process. Under such an automation system, we then propose an order batching approach with forecasting and postponement. In the IIoT-enabled automation system, all traditional objects, such as men, machines and materials, are transformed into smart objects with real-time visibility and traceability so that data-driven optimisation can be realised (Kong et al. 2015; Kong et al. 2016). The IIoT-enabled processes are generalised as follows: auction products are loaded in the recycle standard logistics box with a smart label. Auction orders are firstly clustered in a virtual order pool. When the batch execution command is given, the system automatically searches and releases the boxes pooled in the existing batch based on a specific type of cut-off criteria. Then, the boxes are transported to buyers’ pick-up points. Therefore, the system mainly monitors auction products information (i.e. product name, grade, storage location) and the corresponding buyer information. As the volume of each auction order is small, postponing the AOF process will aggregate more auction orders to perform picking together. Thus, it can effectively reduce order processing time and lower system operating costs. This proposed approach aims to minimise the total processing time of auction orders and system response time to ensure that buyers can pick up the traded goods as soon as possible after the auction.
Entering the world behind the clothes that we wear: practical applications of blockchain technology
Published in Production Planning & Control, 2022
Amy V. Benstead, Deodat Mwesiumo, Hamid Moradlou, Albachiara Boffelli
1TrueID is a technology start up founded in 2017 through investment from its co-founders and headquartered in Italy. At the beginning of 2020, 1TrueID received funds from Lombardy Region to support its project. 1TrueID is a patented solution to trace goods, verify authenticity of items and engage the customers who bought them. This is based on the first world model of supply chain blockchain developed by one of the co-founders in late 2009. 1TrueID have developed an app allowing customers to verify authenticity, declare ownership and access verified information on a product’s origin and production process through their smartphone. This is achieved through scanning a smart label with an NFC, RFID tag or a QR-code, that is attached to the product. 1TrueID also allows companies to monitor their products in real time throughout the supply chain, guaranteeing their traceability. The company mainly works with luxury brands and has won a number of awards for their blockchain solution. Based on discussions with the company, the researchers assessed that they are at TRL 6 (technology demonstrated in relevant environment). 1TrueID relies on a public blockchain. Table 3 provides an overview of the 1TrueID app.