What drives a successful technology implementation? Exploring drivers and challenges of RFID systems implementation in a public sector organisation

Radio Frequency identification (RFJD) is revolutionizing item identification and tracking. The technology demonstrates complexities in terms()( (a) huge initial capital investment, (b) validating the needfor RFID followed by its implementation decisions, (c) risks associated with consumer acceptance and consequences of incorrect implementation, and (d) capability to support enhancements and upgrades in cordial agreement with the individual implementer organizations. This paper explores the extent ofRFJD implementation at the Swansea University Library, examining the Social, Technological, Economic, and Managerial (STEM) aspects directly associated with implementation. A focused interview approach was resorted to, for data collection purposes. The core implementation teamfor RFID at Swansea University was interviewed to gain insights into the study s areas ()(interest. It was found that se!f service is the most sought qfier benf4fit. It simplifies stock management and enhances security at the libraries. Although the cost of the system remains a concern, varying on the basis of the scale ofimplementation, vandalism also continues to exist but to a reduced degree. University libraries are public sector organizations, consequently leading these findings to have an insinuation for RFJD implementations in other public sector organizations as well.