Real-Time Logistics Monitoring System for Shipments of Products and Assets Using RFID and GPS to Optimize Response Times

Pamela Matos Solano L.; Hernan Huaman Meza A.; Abad Quintana Rosales K.; Romero Meneses J. · ACM International Conference Proceeding Series (2025) · DOI: 10.1145/3711954.3711966

Resumen

The research project evaluates the performance efficiency of two prominent data capture technologies: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and barcode guns. The study focuses on comparing the response times of these systems to determine their effectiveness in operational environments. Using a data set of 42 measurements, with 21 readings from each technology, a Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was performed to assess the normality of the data distribution and a T-test was performed to analyze the differences in mean response times. The results of the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test indicated that the RFID system response times follow a normal distribution, while the barcode gun response times do not. The T-test revealed a statistically significant difference between the means of the two systems' response times (T-statistic = -12.34, p-value = 0.0002), with RFID being faster than the barcode gun. These findings suggest that RFID technology offers better performance in terms of processing speed compared to barcode scanning, which has implications for its adoption in time-critical operational contexts.

Instituciones: Universidad Continental