ABSTRACT
For example, in our Smart Chips project, we investigate commercial-ready and nearready radio-frequency identifi cation (RFID) and sensor technologies that can be easily adapted for fi eld construction, and operations and maintenance applications, in areas ranging from material control to structural strength determination. We have planned, resourced, and completed eight in-fi eld pilot tests. Th e chapter by Kiziltas et al. provides an excellent overview of the technologies used in the fi eld to improve performance in the areas of tracking and locating resources, compliance, and progress monitoring. FIATECH fully expects these technologies for improving fi eld productivity will rapidly mature and be commonly deployed. Although not expressly linked to common metrics of supply chain performance such as productivity, it is important to note that these fi eld technologies have applications to safety.
