MGT 309 – Logistics Research Paper Guidelines

Paper Description

1. You may choose from any one of the hundreds of topics listed in your textbook, but the topic must be

narrow and concise enough to cover in five pages.

2. You must submit a 1-2 page Research Proposal by the conclusion of Module 3 that contains the

following:

a) Title of research paper.

b) Background Information: A 150-200 word overview of the topic that you intend to prove,

analyze, or explain. You must integrate the Saint Leo University core value of integrity into

your paper in some form.

Integrity

The commitment of Saint Leo University to excellence demands that its members live its mission and deliver on its promise. The faculty, staff, and students pledge to be honest, just, and consistent in word and deed.

c) A list of five references that you will use in your paper.

3. Your Research Paper must be divided into logical headings and the layout should adhere to the

following suggestions:

a) Cover page: see Paper Format below

b) Introduction or Background: choose either to use

c) Current Situation, Statement of Problem, or Issues Addressed: choose one heading to use

d) Analysis of Issues, Addressing the Problems, or Answering the Questions: choose one

heading to use

e) Conclusions or Recommendations: choose one heading to use and develop conclusions

based on you paper’s objectives

f) References: use this heading, then list sources below in proper APA format

4. Your Research Paper must make some sound conclusions and/or recommendations based on your

research findings about the topic. Make sure that your conclusion or recommendations present

something unique or exclusive in nature and are not a rehash of information in the textbook.

Paper Format

1. Complete document must be in proper APA format

2. Cover page: paper title, your name, date, class name, and professor’s name

3. Table of contents: outline of research paper’s contents

4. Abstract: not required for short paper

5. Written content: approximately five pages (1400-1800 words) not including cover page or References

6. Font: 12-point Arial, Courier, or Times New Roman

7. Line spacing: double

8. Paper must include the areas of analysis discussed in the next section

I need a Research Paper that coincides with the following Research Proposal:

RFID TECHNOLOGY

Title: RFID Technology

Background

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) depicts a technological form that utilizes electrostatic or electromagnetic coupling of the RF (radio frequency) section within the electromagnetic spectrum with an aim of identification of a person, animal or object (Angeles, 2013). Such a technology is acting as a substitute to the commonly known bar code technology. The key benefit of RFID is that there is no need to have line-of-sight scanning or direct contact (Dimakopoulou et al., 2014).

RFID system comprises of the transponder (the tag), transceiver and antenna (Shahin, & Ghazifard, 2013). As such, the antenna utilizes the waves of the radio frequency so that a signal is transmitted, which results in the transponder activation. The tag is then activated, which takes the data to the antenna (Saleem et al., 2015). The programmable logic controller is notified by the data that there is a need to have an action. Such action involves access gate raising or database interfacing.

The RFID technology is widely used in different institutions. Such involves RFID devices, which act in the same manner as the bar code and they give better results than the bar codes (Zhou, & Piramuthu, 2013). However, the application of this technology demands the presence of standards, which contribute in the achievement of the desired success level.

References

Angeles, R. (2013). The structurational model of technology: The case of dow chemical’s RFID

tracking system for hazardous materials. Human Systems Management, 32(4), 267-282.

Dimakopoulou, A. G., Pramatari, K. C., & Tsekrekos, A. E. (2014). Applying real options to IT

investment evaluation: The case of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in the supply chain. International Journal Of Production Economics, 156191-207.

Saleem, A., Ruoyu, L., & Muhammad, Z. (2015). Bluetooth an Optimal Solution for Personal

Asset Tracking: A Comparison of Bluetooth, RFID and Miscellaneous Anti-lost Traking Technologies. International Journal Of U- & E-Service, Science & Technology, 8(3), 179-188.

Shahin, A., & Ghazifard, A. M. (2013). Radio Frequency Identification (RFID): A Technology

for Enhancing Computerized Maintenance System (CMMS). New Marketing Research Journal, 13-19.

Zhou, W., & Piramuthu, S. (2013). Technology Regulation Policy for Business Ethics: An

Example of RFID in Supply Chain Management. Journal Of Business Ethics, 116(2), 327-340.