Although many firms have initiated RFID projects, they often face significant difficulties in integrating RFID-systems into their existing IT-landscape. One such difficulty is the upfront estimation of the cost of the RFID integration project. Our research addresses this issue by using a design science approach to provide a cost calculation approach for RFID integration projects. Drawing from literature in the fields of information systems and RFID, software engineering and supply chain management, we develop the cost calculation method which is then implemented in a prototype. The prototype is developed and evaluated in an iterative fashion using focus groups, RFID-experts, and the cognitive walkthrough method. We contribute to theory by proposing a new cost calculation method to estimate the costs of RFID integration projects. Practical implications include a more accurate estimation of the cost of integrating RFID system into the existing IT-landscape, and therefore, a risk reduction for RFID projects.     «

Although many firms have initiated RFID projects, they often face significant difficulties in integrating RFID-systems into their existing IT-landscape. One such difficulty is the upfront estimation of the cost of the RFID integration project. Our research addresses this issue by using a design science approach to provide a cost calculation approach for RFID integration projects. Drawing from literature in the fields of information systems and RFID, software engineering and supply chain manageme...     »