Supply Chain System Through ITS Technology

The Radio Frequency Identification is a revolutionary technology that can be applied to enhance supply chain management. This technology ought to be used in various modules of the supply chain, such as asset management, warehouse operation, inventory management, manufacturing processes and retail marketing. Combining the technologies of the system vehicle tracking (GPS) with RFID, it is possible to build an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) of supply chain more efficient and safer than currently exists. Using this process there will be automatically reduced errors in product delivery, strategic routes to be covered, and information about the online delivery using a monitoring station will be available as well as the customer will have access to the monitoring of delivery requested. With this integrated logistics system it will be possible to preserve the environment, eliminating unnecessary costs for fuel, tires and vehicle maintenance. This article focuses on the solution to logistics business strategy and operation, RFID as a strategic resource to solve logistic problems, and provides insight into the strategic value in managing the supply chain and environment. Logistics performs an increasingly important strategic role in enabling organizations to cope with market changes and supply chain integration. Logistics is the most important process of companies joining planning, implementing and controlling the flow, besides storage and information of goods and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption.