Adoption of RFID Technology:An Exploratory Examination from Supplier’s Perspective

摘要

RFID technology has attracted the attention of several businesses and experts worldwide. Given the potential benefits ofRFID such as efficient inventory, streamlined supply chain, reduced stock outs and cost reductions, several retailers such asWal-Mart and Target have decided to adopt RFID technologies. They have also mandated their suppliers to adopt and useRFID technologies. However, anecdotal reports suggest several challenges that suppliers need to address in the process ofRFID adoption. Drawing upon innovation diffusion and inter-organizational technology adoption literature, we seek tounderstand the RFID adoption process in supplier firms and identify key factors affecting RFID adoption by suppliers. Wepropose a two-stage research design involving exploratory interviews, followed by a survey. Preliminary results from our ongoingresearch project will be discussed at AMCIS.