Week 7 Discussion: AI, RFID, ADSL, AES, AMPS, ARPANET, ASIMO

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Week 7 Discussion AI, IT, AP, RFID, ADSL, AES, AMPS, ARPANET, ASIMO, AES, ANN’s, CBR, GA’s, NLP, AICPA, AIRES, ALU, AML, AWS, CF, EC2, CRM, AICPA, ASCII, AOL. These are just a very few terms related to the computer industry, emerging technologies and intelligent information systems. Do RFID tags at Wal-Mart help emerging technologies? Review the videos provided and discuss in no less than 250 words how your company/organization utilizes Intelligent Information systems or technological applications from a management perspective. Note: Some videos may have commercials and/or advertisements preceding the actual video.(You will need to make an additional, different post of no less than 50 words in the comment. see below) What is RFID? Duration: (4:31) IS in Action- WalMart Supply Chain. wmv Duration: (7:14) User: dgalletta Intelligent Transport System Duration: (5:55) Toyota UK Please post your initial response with no less than 250 words early during the week (1st post) so that others will have time to review them for commenting. After reviewing your peers posts, make one reply that consists of no less than 50 words (2nd post). The Discussion post you need to respond to in 50+ words is also uploaded here. Please send me both the main post with 250+ words and response with 50+ words. Please read the below: This week's discussion may be either accessed through this tool or from the course menu. Read each discussion question until you understand what is to be researched for your post and follow the directions for each one. Please post your initial response with no less than 250 words early during the week (1st post) so that others will have time to review them for commenting. Do not use "copy and paste" from the source in your response, but rather use your own words in the posting. Observe Faulkner's College policy concerning plagiarism as stated on page 27 of the Student handbook. After reviewing your peers posts, make one reply that consists of no less than 50 words (2nd post) - Will be shared in the attachment. "I agree" or "Great post" response does not constitute a complete submission.

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The integration of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology in supply chain management exemplifies how emerging information systems significantly enhance operational efficiency and accuracy. At retail giants like Wal-Mart, RFID tags are employed extensively to streamline inventory management, reduce theft, and improve customer satisfaction. These tags enable real-time tracking of products from warehouse to shelves, thereby reducing human error and inventory discrepancies (Kumar & Rao, 2017). RFID's contribution to these processes underscores its pivotal role in the evolution of intelligent information systems within retail management.

From a management perspective, the utilization of RFID technology provides granular data that supports strategic decision-making. Managers gain immediate insights into stock levels, movement patterns, and product lifecycle, facilitating proactive responses to supply chain disruptions or demand fluctuations. This real-time data availability enhances inventory forecasting accuracy and minimizes stockouts or overstock situations, critical factors in retail profitability (Fink, 2018). Additionally, RFID supports just-in-time inventory systems, reducing holding costs and improving overall supply chain agility.

Beyond inventory management, RFID technology fosters enhanced customer experiences through rapid checkout processes and personalized service offerings. By integrating RFID with point-of-sale systems, retailers can expedite checkout, reduce lines, and improve customer satisfaction. From a broader strategic standpoint, RFID feeds valuable analytics that inform store layout optimization, promotional strategies, and product placement decisions. Overall, Wal-Mart's deployment of RFID technology illustrates a significant stride toward more intelligent, responsive, and efficient retail operations aided by emerging information systems.

References

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