Published in: Springer Nature Singapore · Jan 2025
Conference: 1st International Conference on Intelligent Healthcare and Computational Neural Modelling
Series: Advanced Technologies and Societal Change
DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-2832-3_70
Authors: Vani · Mekala Samuel · Madhusmita Mohanty · U. M. Gopal Krishna
Institution: VIT-AP University, School of Computer Science Engineering
This research investigates the impact of barcoding and automation technologies on the operational performance of organisations — specifically within the pharmaceutical sector.
Using a quantitative survey methodology (n=250 pharmaceutical industry professionals in Hyderabad), and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) via SPSS AMOS 21, we tested whether barcoding and automation positively affect operational performance.
Both hypotheses were rejected — meaning barcoding (β=0.542) and automation (β=0.779) do significantly improve operational performance.
| Path | β | C.R. | p-value | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPP ← Barcoding | 0.542 | 8.161 | 0.000 | ✅ Significant |
| OPP ← Automation | 0.779 | 9.897 | 0.000 | ✅ Significant |
Both H01 and H02 rejected — barcoding and automation both significantly improve operational performance.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Quantitative Research |
| Method | Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) |
| Sample | 250 pharmaceutical professionals, Hyderabad |
| Sampling | Judgemental + Convenience sampling |
| Tool | SPSS STATISTICS 21 + SPSS AMOS 21 |
| Domain | Pharmaceutical industry |
| Path | Estimate (β) | C.R. | P-value | Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPP ← Barcoding | 0.542 | 8.161 | 0.000 | ✅ H01 Rejected (significant) |
| OPP ← Automation | 0.779 | 9.897 | 0.000 | ✅ H02 Rejected (significant) |
Both barcoding and automation significantly improve operational performance (p < 0.001).
| χ² | DF | Normed χ² | GFI | NFI | CFI | RMSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 657.93 | 34 | 34.6 | 0.494 | 0.687 | 0.695 | 0.173 |
Barcoding → affects:
- Asset Tracking
- Invoicing (β=0.808)
- Inventory Management (β=0.607)
Automation → affects:
- Measure Right Metrics
- Internet of Things (β=0.837)
- Wrapping Up / Process Closure (β=1.035)
Operational Performance → outputs:
- Monitoring
- Scorecard (β=0.446)
- Preference Control (β=0.151)
- Resource Optimization (β=0.980)
- Barcoding and automation are no longer optional — they're strategic necessities
- Data-driven decision-making through these technologies boosts competitive advantage
- Pharmaceutical companies using barcoding see measurable improvements in accuracy, speed, and inventory management
- Automation enables organisations to self-organise and respond to rapid change
Research Gap Identified
→ Literature Review (barcoding, automation, supply chain)
→ Research Questions & Hypotheses formulated
→ Survey instrument designed
→ Data collected (n=250, pharmaceutical sector, Hyderabad)
→ SEM Analysis using SPSS AMOS 21
→ Hypothesis testing & Findings reported
@inproceedings{vani2025barcoding,
title={A Study on Barcoding and Automation and Its Impact on Operational Performance of the Organisation},
author={Vani and Mekala Samuel and Mohanty, Madhusmita and Gopal Krishna, U. M.},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Intelligent Healthcare and Computational Neural Modelling},
series={Advanced Technologies and Societal Change},
publisher={Springer Nature Singapore},
year={2025},
doi={10.1007/978-981-99-2832-3_70}
}📎 Read Full Paper on Springer →
VIT-AP University · School of Computer Science Engineering · Jan 2025