4.1.1. Logistics
Real-time information processing technology based on
RFID and NFC can realize real-time monitoring of almost
every link of the supply chain, ranging from commodity design,
raw material purchasing, production, transportation,storage, distribution and sale of semi-products and products,
returns’ processing and after-sales service. It is also
possible to obtain products related information, promptly,
timely, and accurately so that enterprises or even the whole
supply chain can respond to intricate and changeable markets
in the shortest time. The application result is that the
reaction time of traditional enterprises is 120 days from
requirements of customers to the supply of commodity
while advanced companies that make use of these technologies
(such as Wal-mart and Metro) only needs few days
and can basically work with zero safety stock [39,40]. Additionally,
real-time access to the ERP program helps the shop
assistants to better inform customers about availability of
products and give them more product information in general
[41].