RFID sensor for agri-food supply chain management and control. (2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Faccilongo, Nicola; Contò, Francesco; Dicecca, Raffaele; Zaza, Claudio; Sala, Piermichele La
• Is Part Of: International journal of sustainable agricultural management and informatics. Volume 2:Number 2/3/4(2016)
• Page Start: 206
• Page End: 221
• Publication Date: 2016
• Subjects: innovation systems -- agrifood quality -- agrifood traceability -- active RFID tags -- black box -- RFID sensors -- agrifood supply chains -- supply chain management -- SCM -- supply chain control -- technology transfer -- logistics -- hubs -- hub networks -- Italy -- agrifood products -- agriculture -- food supply chains; Sustainable agriculture -- Management -- Periodicals; Sustainable agriculture -- Data processing -- Periodicals; Agricultural productivity -- Management -- Periodicals; Agricultural productivity -- Data processing -- Periodicals; Agricultural resources -- Data processing -- Periodicals; Agricultural systems -- Management -- Periodicals; Agricultural systems -- Data processing -- Periodicals; 338.1
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2054-5819

Abstract

This paper explores an opportunity for technology transfer related to the monitoring and control of agri-food products, based on the use of miniaturised, smart and innovative sensors. The information concerning to the state of the product is transferred in real-time in a wireless way, according to the RFID technology. The aim is to improve the quality and the logistics of the chain and offer therefore, environmental friendly and cost-effective solutions to optimise production flows, by networking the existing Italian hubs. In particular, two technical solutions involving RFID are provided, highlighting the advantages and critical points referred to the normal system used to ensure the traceability and the quality of the agri-food products.