Forestry Wood Supply Chain Information System Using RFID Technology

摘要

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is an enabling technology that promises to create value through greater visibility in the forestry wood value chain network, higher product velocity, more efficient transportation management, improved quality control, and reduced human error. However, it is still not clear how these objectives can be fully achieved. In this paper, we propose a real time tracking architecture for implementing a traceability system in the forestry wood supplychain based on RFID technology. The proposed architecture will help some specific partners in the value chain to track the origin of wood, control information of raw material utilization, trace transformation and production progress and track the transportation process. The proposed architecture will also provide managers with meaningful information allowing them to track and trace wood at different process stages (cutting tree, collecting wood, production, sales, etc.) to achieve a more competitive advantage. The proposed solution is validated in the Canadian forestry context and demonstrates the additional value of creating a sustainable wood value chain.